Editorial
About CasinoMemory
What the site covers, how each guide is structured, and the standing of the information in it.
CasinoMemory is a reference site about casino games. Its content answers one question: how does a game work and what does it cost to play. The site runs no games, accepts no bets, and provides no means of placing one.
Every page uses the same framework, so that one game can be measured against another by the same standard: house edge, return to player, and expected cost per hour.
What the Site Covers
- Ten game guides: baccarat, blackjack, roulette, sic bo, dragon tiger, Texas Hold'em, slot machines, video poker, craps and keno.
- A core page on house edge and odds, the measure used throughout the guides.
- A glossary combining general vocabulary with the terms specific to each game.
- Applied pages: table etiquette, bankroll management, beginner mistakes and responsible gambling.
The Framework of Each Guide
Every game guide follows the same order of sections. That consistency makes it easy to find one specific fact without reading an entire page.
- A quick-reference box: type of game, equipment, player decisions, lowest and highest house edge, and the length of a round.
- The rules, including card values or the layout of the equipment.
- The order of a single round, from buying chips to the settlement of bets.
- Payout tables and the house edge of every bet.
- The effect of rule variations, where the game has any.
- Game-specific terminology and a set of questions and answers.
The Standing of the Information Here
The material on this site explains how the games work and how their odds are calculated. Gambling laws differ widely between countries, and in some, including Indonesia, all forms of gambling are prohibited.
Probability and house edge figures are calculated from the rules in general use and are stated together with their conditions, such as the number of decks or a particular payout. A casino using different rules produces different figures, which is why each guide also covers the effect of rule variations. How the figures are compiled and checked is described on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CasinoMemory run any games?
No. The site contains explanations of rules and probability calculations only. There is no play, no registration and no acceptance of bets.
Where do the house edge figures come from?
They are calculated from the rules and payout tables in general use, with the conditions of each calculation stated alongside the table. The method is described on the methodology page.
Is the content updated?
Yes. The date of the latest update appears at the top of every page, and changes are made when the rules or payout tables in general use change.