Comparisons
Casino games compared side by side: blackjack against roulette, European against American wheels, slots against table games, live against RNG, plus head-to-head comparisons of the five UK casinos we review. Each comparison sets out the rules, house edge, speed and cost per hour.
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- 1Coral Casino4.3/5Read reviewWelcome offerBet £10 on slots, get 100 free spinsNo wageringMin deposit £10
18+. New customers. Min deposit £10. No wagering. 48 hours to accept, then 7 days. Some payment methods excluded. T&Cs apply. Full terms explained
- 2Ladbrokes Casino4.2/5Read reviewWelcome offerPlay £10 on slots, get up to 500 free spinsNo wageringMin deposit £10
18+. New customers. Min deposit £10. No wagering. Claim daily for 10 days; each batch valid 7 days. Some payment methods excluded. T&Cs apply. Full terms explained
- 3PlayOJO4.2/5Read reviewWelcome offer80 free spins, no wageringNo wageringMin deposit £10
18+. New customers. Min deposit £10. No wagering. See offer terms. Excludes Northern Ireland. T&Cs apply. Full terms explained
- 4Casumo4.2/5Read reviewWelcome offer50% bonus up to £100Wagering 10x bonusMin deposit £20
18+. New customers. Min deposit £20. Wagering 10x bonus. 7 days to complete wagering. Max bet £5; game and payment restrictions. T&Cs apply. Full terms explained
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18+. New customers. Min deposit: check at sign-up. Wagering 10x bonus. 3 days to complete wagering. Max bonus winnings £1,000; Skrill and Neteller excluded. T&Cs apply. Full terms explained
Coral and Ladbrokes are both run by LC International Limited (Entain). If you already hold an account with one Entain brand, you may not be able to open another; check the terms first.
Offers checked 5 October 2026. Gamble responsibly: GamCare.org.uk, National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
How we compare casino games
Every casino games comparison here measures the same things: the rules that differ, the house edge of the main bets, how fast the game runs and what that adds up to in pounds per hour. Then it says who each option suits. A game with a low edge played very fast can cost more per hour than a slower game with a higher edge, so speed matters as much as the percentage.
Figures come from developers’ published rules and RTPs and from standard game maths, checked against Wizard of Odds’ house edge tables (opens in a new tab). Where a rule varies between tables, the comparison says which version it uses.
Popular casino game comparisons at a glance
| Comparison | Option A | Option B | Cheaper main bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| European vs American roulette | 2.70% | 5.26% | European |
| European vs French roulette | 2.70% | 1.35% on even-money bets (La Partage) | French, on even-money bets |
| Blackjack vs baccarat | 0.62% (six decks, basic strategy) | 1.06% (Banker) | Blackjack, if played correctly |
| Craps vs roulette | 1.41% (Pass line) | 2.70% (single zero) | Craps |
| Three Card Poker vs Casino Hold’em | 3.37% (Ante and Play) | 2.16% (Ante) | Casino Hold’em |
| Sic bo vs craps | 2.78% (Big or Small) | 1.41% (Pass line) | Craps |
Small percentages add up. At £10 a bet and 60 bets an hour, European roulette costs about £16.20 an hour on average and American roulette about £31.56, for exactly the same bets on the layout. The edge on side bets and proposition bets is usually far higher than on the main bet, so each comparison looks at those separately: craps’ Any Seven, for instance, carries a 16.67% edge against 1.41% on the Pass line.
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UK casino comparisons
Our casino-against-casino pages compare two of the five brands we review on licence holder, welcome offer terms, payment methods, published withdrawal times, app and support, using only what each casino publishes. Coral and Ladbrokes share a licence holder, LC International Limited, which is why the Coral vs Ladbrokes page focuses on the smaller differences between them, while PlayOJO vs Casumo sets a no-wagering spins offer against a 10x deposit match. Offers are for adults aged 18 or over and terms apply; each page quotes them in full.
Which casino comparison to read first
- Choosing between games for a budget? Start with slots vs table games.
- Deciding how to play? Live casino vs RNG games covers speed, limits and cost per hour.
- Picking a slot style? High vs low volatility shows how the same RTP can feel very different.
- Weighing an offer? Free spins vs deposit match works through both in pounds.
- Tempted by a system? Martingale vs flat betting shows the average cost is the same.
18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
Is blackjack or roulette better odds?
Blackjack, if you use basic strategy at a table with good rules. A six-deck game with European rules has a house edge around 0.62%, against 2.70% for single-zero roulette. Played by guesswork, blackjack’s edge rises well above that. Roulette needs no decisions, so its cost is predictable. Our blackjack vs roulette comparison works through cost per hour at the same stake.
Why is American roulette worse than European?
Because the extra double-zero pocket gives 38 numbers while the payouts stay the same as on a 37-pocket wheel. That lifts the house edge from 2.70% to 5.26% on most bets, nearly doubling the average cost: £10 a spin costs about 27p on European roulette and 53p on American. Our European vs American roulette page shows the maths.
Are slots or table games cheaper to play?
Table games usually cost less per pound staked, but slots and table games run at different speeds, so compare cost per hour. A 96% RTP slot has a 4% edge, against 2.70% for European roulette and around 1% for baccarat’s Banker bet. UK slots also have stake limits that table games don’t. Our slots vs table games page sets out both.
Is live casino more expensive than RNG games?
Usually the house edge is the same or very close, because live and RNG versions follow similar rules. Live games run more slowly, which tends to lower the cost per hour, while some live variants such as Lightning Roulette change payouts and the RTP. Check each game’s rules screen. Our live casino vs RNG comparison covers the differences.
How do you compare the casinos you review?
We set two casinos side by side on the same published facts: licence holder, offer terms, payment methods, withdrawal times, fees, app and support. We don’t claim to have tested them, and where a casino doesn’t publish something we say so. Each page ends with a verdict for different types of player. See Coral vs PlayOJO for an example and our review method.




