A monthly report that tracks how online casino games for real money perform in the U.S. has ranked American Roulette as the top table game.
The April edition of the Online Game Performance Report (OGPR), published by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and Fantini Research, tracks online casino game performance. Each month EKG collects game performance data directly from online casino operators.
According to the OGPR, American Roulette is now ranked the No. 1 table game, up from No. 3 in March. The spinning wheel of chance is followed by a series of Blackjack variants based on the top five games ranked in the list of 25.
Best US Casino Table Games for April 2024
- American Roulette, by Internal
- Blackjack, by International Gaming Technology (IGT)
- Blackjack Surrender, by IGT
- Blackjack Surrender, by Evolution
- Multihand Blackjack Surrender, IGT
The real money online casino games in the report are ranked based on a Theo Win Index. Theo Win Index is calculated by looking at the house edge of the game and the total amount wagered. For example, if a player wagers $1 per spin on roulette, for one million spins, the house expects to earn about 0.0526 × $1,000,000 = $52,600.
The overall online table game segment saw players place an average wager from $9 to $458, according to the April OGPR.
Let’s take a detailed look at the top five table games in the list of 25.
American Roulette (Average Bet: $14.99 / Theo Win Index: 27.25)
Ranked No. 3 last month, American Roulette has jumped to No. 1 in April. The game ranked in the OGPR was internally developed. Rather than go to a supplier (like Evolution, or IGT), a few casino operators have developed games of their own known as “Internal” games. These Internal games are appearing more and more at online casinos.
American Roulette is a spin-and-win game, that’s if you pick the right numbers or color. Online roulette players have a long list of bets they can place in roulette. Bets consist of picking numbers like 0, double 00, or 1 through 36. You can also pick a color and take a chance at hitting a black or red number. Maybe even or odd numbers are your thing, you can select those too.
One of the best ways to play roulette is by picking groups of numbers, like 1-12, 13-24, or 25-36, also known as the 1st 12, 2nd 12, and 3rd 12. Straight-up number bets pay the most, 35 to 1, but are the hardest to hit in the game. There are several roulette strategies, so choose your own wisely.
Interestingly, European Roulette is ranked No. 10 in the OGPR report. That game has better odds than American Roulette. European Roulette has a single zero spot on the table whereas American has a zero and double zero (0 or 00). You can also find tables with triple zeros (0, 00, and 000). European Roulette tables are always the better choice if you can find them. The minimum bet on American Roulette is $0.10 with a maximum of $5,000.
You can find internal American Roulette at BetMGM, Golden Nugget, DraftKings, and other Michigan online casinos.
Blackjack (Average Bet: $38.55 / Theo Win Index: 20.42)
Ranked No. 1 for several months, IGT’s online blackjack has dropped to No. 2. This game can be found at 18 online casinos in the U.S., taking an average bet of $38.55, according to EKG’s report. The objective of Blackjack is to reach a total score of 21, or closest to 21 and beat the dealer’s hand.
There are several different Blackjack games to choose from at online casinos. This review looks at IGT’s standard online version, Blackjack AIG. There are no casino side bets in this version. This is straight Blackjack.
A natural Blackjack wins 3 to 2 while all other wins pay 1 to 1. If the dealer and player tie it is known as a push. The player gets their original bet back in a push. Insurance bets pay 2 to 1. The dealer must draw an additional card if a total of 16 is showing. On the flip side, the dealer must stand on hard or soft 17.
Six decks of cards are used in this game, shuffled after each round. The minimum bet is $1 with a maximum bet of $1,000. The game has a 99.6% Return-To-Player (RTP) ratio. RTP is the term casinos use to describe the percentage a game will pay back to players over time.
IGT Blackjack is available online at Caesars, FanDuel, BetRivers, and Golden Nugget casinos.
Blackjack Surrender (Average Bet: $46.74 (IGT) and $72.35 (Evolution) / Theo Win Index: 11.77 and 6.71)
IGT‘s Blackjack Surrender game is ranked No. 3 while Evolution Blackjack Surrender follows at No. 4. Blackjack Surrender isn’t a new game, it’s an option in a lot of Blackjack games. It’s also one of the least-known moves in Blackjack. But not all Blackjack games provide surrender.
Surrender lets a player save half of their bet by folding before new cards are dealt by the dealer. It’s like folding in other games such as Three Card Poker or Ultimate Texas Hold’em before new cards are dealt. But in those games, you lose your whole bet.
For the rest of the game, it plays just like normal Blackjack with split bets, double-down bets, and insurance bets. There are countless variants of Blackjack online. Search for “with surrender” in the game title for this version. They are easy to find.
Blackjack Surrender can be found at most NJ online casinos
Multi-Hand Blackjack Surrender (Average Bet: $45.12 / Theo Win Index: 5.77)
Why play just one hand of Blackjack online when you can play Multi-Hand Blackjack with Surrender? Online Blackjack players can enhance their experience by playing up to three seats at a time for a chance to multiply winnings. Place all your favorite bets on each hand: split bets, double-down bets, and insurance bets. Multi-Hand Blackjack with Surrender takes the game to a whole new level of play.
This game can be found at all PA online casinos
