Land Casino -VS- Online Casino

**Wisenheimer** · 5th May 2008, 06:24 PM

Hi everybody!

Over the years I've been to a few normal (land) casinos, and just recently had my first go at online gaming sites. I've tried two online casinos so far, but in both the house seems to outweigh the player by large... � especially in games like Caribbean & 3card poker. I even get the feeling that it's times higher than in the 'real world' gambling halls. Am I wrong? Does anybody more familiar with the web-casinos know where I can go and win once in a while? :-P
Thanks.

**GaryWatson** · 5th May 2008, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Wisenheimer

Hi everybody!

Over the years I've been to a few normal (land) casinos, and just recently had my first go at online gaming sites. I've tried two online casinos so far, but in both the house seems to outweigh the player by large... – especially in games like Caribbean & 3card poker. I even get the feeling that it's times higher than in the 'real world' gambling halls. Am I wrong? Does anybody more familiar with the web-casinos know where I can go and win once in a while? :-P
Thanks.

3 card poker has crap odds on the land based casinos. A bit of a feast or famine game. I think the odds of winning is about 44%. Not really sure exactly but I know it is one of the worst house games at a live casino.

If playing, I play the bonus+ box only.

**aka23** · 5th May 2008, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Wisenheimer

Hi everybody!

Over the years I've been to a few normal (land) casinos, and just recently had my first go at online gaming sites. I've tried two online casinos so far, but in both the house seems to outweigh the player by large... – especially in games like Caribbean & 3card poker. I even get the feeling that it's times higher than in the 'real world' gambling halls. Am I wrong? Does anybody more familiar with the web-casinos know where I can go and win once in a while? :-P
Thanks.

The house edge of both 3-card Poker and Caribbean Stud Poker varies depending on the paytable used. However, I believe that the typical house edge range at online casinos is lower than the typical house edge range in Vegas, due to a greater chance of using an improved paytable. The best paytable I've seen anywhere for these games (either online or offline) is in the 5dimes bonus casino. Alternatively, you could play with a bonus, which would offset the house edge. For example, Intercasino is a reputable casino that offers a monthly bonus with 25xB wagering on 3-card poker. You are expected to retain about half of the bonus, if you complete the wagering on 3-card poker , using optimal strategy.

**Simmo!** · 5th May 2008, 09:36 PM

As a generalisation, the percentage payouts at online casinos are a fair bit better (eg: many slots are @ 95% online) but (and it's a BIIIG BUT), the variance (FYI "variance" can be loosely termed as "risk") of the games is higher. Swings and roundabouts.

**paul02085** · 6th May 2008, 01:35 AM

I dont know about table games but re slots i do much better online than in real casinos.

**lauram** · 6th May 2008, 01:53 AM

Must admit its much easier to get the slot machine you want to play online.
If land based casinos allowed smoking still i must say i prefer them then online i did much better there then here.

**KasinoKing** · 6th May 2008, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by aka23

For example, Intercasino is a reputable casino that offers a monthly bonus with 25xB wagering on 3-card poker. You are expected to retain about half of the bonus, if you complete the wagering on 3-card poker , using optimal strategy.

Unfortunately Intercasino is not much use for the OP since he says he's in the USA...

@ OP:
I agree with the other posters above; online odds are usually equal to or better than B&M casinos.
One thing which could make it seem worse is that you can play way more hands/minute online, so your bankroll goes down that much faster...

NB; Welcome to the forum!

**Grey** · 10th May 2008, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Wisenheimer

Hi everybody!

Over the years I've been to a few normal (land) casinos, and just recently had my first go at online gaming sites. I've tried two online casinos so far, but in both the house seems to outweigh the player by large... – especially in games like Caribbean & 3card poker. I even get the feeling that it's times higher than in the 'real world' gambling halls. Am I wrong? Does anybody more familiar with the web-casinos know where I can go and win once in a while? :-P
Thanks.

If the house edge at online-casino is not pleasant for you try to play at online-casino with no house edge. One of advantages online-casino is a high speed of game in comparison from a land casino under condition of honesty online-casino.

**RobWin** · 11th May 2008, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Grey

If the house edge at online-casino is not pleasant for you try to play at online-casino with no house edge. One of advantages online-casino is a high speed of game in comparison from a land casino under condition of honesty online-casino.

**T.W. Howdy** · 11th May 2008, 03:35 PM

What casinos is Grey referring to? The only online casino I've heard of with no house edge is the Betfair Zero Lounge, but Betfair is unavailable to Americans.