Three Main Bets
PLAYER BET
- Payout: 1:1 (even money)
- Example: Bet $10, win $10
- House Edge: 1.24%
- Win Rate: 44.6%
BANKER BET
- Payout: 1:1 minus 5% commission
- Example: Bet $10, win $9.50
- House Edge: 1.06%
- Win Rate: 45.9%
TIE BET
- Payout: 8:1
- Example: Bet $10, win $80
- House Edge: 14.36%
- Win Rate: 9.5%
Commission on Banker Bets
Why the Commission? The Banker bet wins slightly more often than the Player bet, so casinos charge a 5% commission on winning Banker bets to maintain their edge.
• Bet $20 on Banker and win → You get back $39 ($20 bet + $19 profit)
• Commission: $1 (5% of $20 winnings)
• Net profit: $19
Which Bet is Best?
Best Bet: BANKER - Lowest house edge at 1.06% even with the 5% commission.
Second Best: PLAYER - Slightly higher house edge at 1.24% but no commission to track.
Avoid: TIE - Very high house edge at 14.36% despite the attractive 8:1 payout.