What are some underrated casino games that are actually fun and worth trying?

Baccarat? Undervalued. Quick, low house edge, and no strategy beyond betting on the banker. Pai Gow Poker? No joke. It’s Texas Hold’em, except you split your seven cards into two poker hands. The 5-card hand? Nice little underdog bet for nerds. And there’s Caribbean Stud. It’s poker, except the dealer is your opponent. Higher house edge, but a good time. Switch Decision Poker? Play two poker hands at once, and exchange cards between ‘em while the deck is being dealt. It’s relatively new, very easy to learn, and comes with that “what if” vibe. Oh yeah, and there’s Three Card Poker. It’s poker, but faster. Minimal fuss, big bang for your buck, and the bet-or-fold choice makes for an addictive simplicity. Don’t write any of these games off – they’ll surprise you. Give each one a play!

- Craps is unfairly maligned, it’s fun, and the house edge on pass-line bets and come bets is minimal.

- Go to the Baccarat table – most people hate it, but it’s actually very easy to play and features one of the lowest house edges. You should almost always bet on the banker.

Three Card Poker is a combination of skill and chance. It’s fun to play, quick, and is far superior to most of the slot machines that can be found in Vegas.

- Spanish 21, a variation of blackjack in which players have an advantage.

- Roulette side bets? Avoid them. Straight bets are OK.

All of them are legitimate games, provided you’re at an honest casino. Know the terms – they differ.

The second, which I recommend you try, are Spanish 21 (which is more exciting because it has a wild ace and pays extra), baccarat (which is easy but underrated), craps (which is fun and even has some good bets), Caribbean stud poker (for its showdown), and Sic Bo (for its dice rolls). Each can be favorable to you if you learn how to play. Give ’em all a go before settling on only the big three.

Still not finding what you’re looking for? If you’re not a fan of Baccarat, try playing its little-known sister game, Punto Banco (a quick game with a low house edge). Sic Bo is also cool (lots of bets in a dice game). No, it’s not like playing Texas Hold ‘Em, but it’s a lot of fun. And don’t overlook Caribbean Stud Poker, “Poker Lite” with an element of strategy thrown in. And finally, if you want to play a game that has some resemblance to Chinese Poker, but is faster paced and involves more skill, try Pai Gow Poker – it’s a lot of fun.

Craps, for example, is greatly undervalued. Master the terminology and it’s exciting, fast-paced, sociable, and offers excellent betting options at the minimum bet level. Baccarat, for that matter, is a winner in its own right: quick, classy, easy to understand, and almost always low-risk. Pai Gow poker, meanwhile, is an interesting hybrid between traditional poker and a Chinese-style tile game. The game moves slowly and requires some thought, but it offers attractive payouts when you play according to basic strategy. And Caribbean stud poker is a similar intellectual challenge that rewards the holder of a royal flush with a handsome return. Finally, there’s Sic bo, a dice-based game that is wildly popular in Asia and not as high-risk as many people assume.