Playing Online Table Games In Ontario

September 30, 2026

Table games reward a little knowledge more than any other part of the casino. The rules are fixed, the maths is public, and choosing the right game and the right bet can cut the house edge to a fraction of what most slots carry. These are the RNG versions: instant rounds, no timer, played at your own pace.

Blackjack

The goal is to beat the dealer’s hand without going over 21. With good rules and basic strategy, a chart that tells you the best play for every hand against every dealer card, the house edge usually lands under 1%. Rules move that number: look for tables where blackjack pays 3 to 2 rather than 6 to 5, and where the dealer stands on soft 17.

Roulette

Pick European roulette (single zero, about 2.7% house edge) over American roulette (double zero, about 5.26%). Some European tables also offer “la partage” or “en prison” rules on even money bets, which halve the edge on those bets. Every bet on the same wheel carries the same edge, so betting systems change how a session feels, not what it costs over time.

Craps

Craps looks intimidating but the best bets are simple. The pass line carries an edge of about 1.41%, and the odds bet placed behind it has no house edge at all. The proposition bets in the middle of the table are where the edge climbs steeply.

Baccarat

Three choices: Player, Banker or Tie. The Banker bet has an edge of about 1.06% even after the usual 5% commission. The Tie bet pays well but carries an edge above 14% at the common 8 to 1 payout.

Casino poker variants

Games like Casino Hold’em, Three Card Poker and Caribbean Stud pit you against the dealer rather than other players. Side bets on these games are where the edge grows, so learn the base game first.

Before you sit down

Use the free demo modes where available, set a loss limit for the session, and use the play limits your Ontario casino provides. Ready for a real dealer? See our live dealer guide.