Which Types of Gambling Give You the Best Bang for Your Buck?

05:55
27 Aug

We all love a flutter, every now and then, and it’s always the same story: feel great when we win and annoyed when we lose. This begs the question of which types of gambling give the best value for the investment.

The choices are endless, both online and in a brick-and-mortar casino, so let’s have a look at which games you should be trying out if you want to maximise the amount of entertainment you get for your money.

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Video Poker

One of the most fun ways to gamble is to play video poker for real money, and you really do get amazing value for your money. If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas you will have seen these machines lined up offering fun for as little as a quarter per hand.

On the whole, these terminals offer a better return than traditional slots, too, making them a perfect choice for an evening’s entertainment.

Some commentators even suggest that players can squeeze out a profit over the long run on these games. But whatever the truth is, you will never lose very much and will get hours of fun for little money.

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Blackjack

Blackjack is as traditional as it gets. With simple rules and a small edge for the house what more could any gambler want? In fact when played with the rules of basic strategy the casino will only win 0.5%.

This means that the player will be able to go on massive heaters, winning big against their bankroll and getting tons of entertainment value.

If you’re feeling brave and don’t mind risking getting yourself banned, you can even have a go at card counting. The method is extremely simple but definitely takes a lot of practice to be able to execute accurately, especially in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of a casino.

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Slot Machines

Slots are great fun, whether you like a more involved and complex game, or not. They’re a perfect way to kick back and enjoy an evening without expending too much mental effort.

They also have decent return to player percentages that frequently run in the region of 95%. While this is indeed a large edge compared to blackjack, these machines always provide a chance to win huge compared to your stake, which isn’t the case on traditional table games.

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Sports Betting

Sports betting is a different beast to the usual casino fare. It obviously requires some knowledge on the sport in question to avoid throwing money into the dark and hoping for the best.

But just like in the games above, you can wager very small amounts and get almost the same level of enjoyment as when a lot is on the line.

One way of getting the most out of your money is to stick to betting on the favourites and leave the outsiders alone. This isn’t any kind of a strategy to win money as favourites will be under-priced due to the bookies having a good idea of the real world chances, but you will win plenty of times by sticking to the bets which have shorter odds.