Ever wonder what the best casino games to play and bets to place are at an online casino? That really depends on what you mean by "best" - generally the best games to play are the ones that you enjoy because gambling is after all meant to be entertaining and enjoyable. If however, you are referring to the profitability of casino games and bets, then that can be a different story!

The short answer is that the best games are those with the lowest house edge wherein you will have a greater chance at winning. Even some bets within a specific game are better than others, so here we take a look at the best of each category so that you can keep these in mind next time you play.

Poker & Video Poker

Poker is a game of skill wherein the player's strategy and game play techniques play a major role in determining the winner. In poker you compete against other players rather than the house so there is no real house advantage but rather a small fee that casino takes out of each pot. The more you play poker, the better you will become at it and this can give you a winning edge over less experienced players.

Another poker type variation is Video Poker. This game is played on a video poker machine rather than at a table and is a good option because you can use your skills to lower the house edge. Many of these machines offer a 100% payout rate if you play according to correct video poker strategy. Always ensure however that you look at the paytable before playing as some machines have less than a 0.5% payout rate, so it's important to find one with the best payout ratios.

Blackjack

If poker is not your game, Blackjack is an excellent option, offering the lowest house edge of all casino games (ranging from 0.20% to 0.63%). While card counting in blackjack at land based casinos can give the player a 1 to 2% advantage over the house, this practice cannot be applied at online casinos. When playing online, employing sound basic blackjack strategy can lower the house edge to less than 1%, depending on the number of decks used in a particular game (games with lower numbers of decks offer players better odds).

Craps

When playing the game of Craps, the Come and Passline bets feature a low house edge of 1.41% which can be lowered to 0.61% if you take double odds on your wager. However the Don't Come and Don't Pass bets offer even better odds than these with a 1.14% house edge which can be reduced to 0.59% should you lay double odds.

Baccarat

When playing Baccarat, the banker bet has a lower house edge than the player bet at a rate of 1.06% but keep in mind that you will be liable to pay a commission if you should win so you need to determine what that will be to determine whether or not it is worth playing at particular table.

Pai Gow

In a game of Pai Gow a player is given the option of being the Banker. If you choose to be the banker you will have to pay the house a 5% commission but you will win the wager of any player that you beat. Pai Gow does require a degree of skill in setting of the hands but a knowledgeable player can use his/her skill over other players to maximise earnings.