Which casino games have the highest RTP percentages?

Among the highest RTPs, Jacks or Better Video Poker is about 99.5% on the best machines for near perfect play. European Roulette (single zero) is pretty good at 97%. So is Blackjack (99%+ with Basic Strategy Chart memorized).

Slot machines are a mixed bag. Some of the biggest progressive jackpot games such as Mega Moolah and Mega Fortune have cited payback percentages of 96%+ – though of course the potential mega jackpots come at the expense of lower payouts on more typical wins.

So what’s the secret? Variance. A 99% RTP game will make you lose money… if you’re unlucky! My recommendations: Play only low house edge games, use optimal play, never go chasing your losses, define your bankroll beforehand, and know when to quit. RTP is an average outcome. In the short term, it’s all about luck. Good luck, and may you have many hours of fun at the tables!

As an author who has written about gambling, I can tell you that video poker (99-101%) and some forms of blackjack (99-99.5%) offer the highest RTP. Both games are “fair” in the sense that the game’s odds are well defined by mathematics. To take full advantage of this, you need to learn the basic strategies for blackjack (in which case the RTP would be 99%) or play video poker perfectly (in which case the RTP could be greater than 100%). When playing slot machines, choose the ones with the highest RTPs (at least 96%), place maximum bets (if you aren’t eligible for a progressive jackpot, don’t waste your money on a slot machine), and stick to a budget. You will win some and lose some in the short run, but the more you bet, the closer your average results will come to the expected RTP.