Start with what you want
- Relaxed play at a low cost: baccarat or blackjack at a slow live table.
- A chance at a big win from a small stake: high volatility slots, accepting long losing runs.
- Strategy and decisions: blackjack, video poker or poker.
- Social play: live dealer tables and game shows.
Compare the cost
| Game | Typical edge | Rounds per hour (approx.) | Cost per hour at RWF 1,000 a round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccarat (banker, live) | 1.06% | 60 | About RWF 640 |
| European roulette (live) | 2.70% | 40 | About RWF 1,080 |
| Blackjack (basic strategy, live) | 0.5% | 60 | About RWF 300 |
| Slot (96% RTP) | 4% | 500 | About RWF 20,000 |
The slot line is not a mistake: at several spins a minute, even a small stake adds up quickly.
The table games in brief
Roulette
Choose single zero wheels. Avoid American double zero tables unless nothing else is available.
Blackjack
Look for 3:2 payouts and use a basic strategy chart.
Baccarat
Back the banker and skip the tie.
Sic bo
Big and small are the cheapest bets; single triples carry the highest edge.
Craps
Stick to pass, don't pass and the free odds.
Before you play for money
Open the game's information screen for its RTP and rules, try the demo if there is one, and set a budget for the session. Our guide to RTP at new casinos explains how to read the numbers.