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The mathematics of the house

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Last updated 20 August 2026

Informational only

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Accuracy and change

We check every figure against a source and record the date we checked it. Even so:

  • Rules, payouts and house edges vary between venues, jurisdictions and individual tables. The figures here describe standard configurations, not the specific game in front of you.
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