Things You'll Need:
- Pencil and paper
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Step 1
Realize that casino game odds vary from game to game. Games such as slot machines have a complicated system of odds which are readily available through websites such as The Wizard of Odds.com (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Understand that in games of chance such as craps and blackjack, you have less control over the odds of winning but can control the outcome of the game through strategic betting practices.
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Step 3
Know that your ability to control the odds affecting whether you win or not depends on how much control you have over the actual game play. In games such as poker, you have more control over which cards you play.
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Step 4
Use probability calculations to determine what the odds are of someone else at the table having a better hand or of your chance of drawing the card you need to win. Books such as "Probability Guide to Gambling" by Catalin Barboianu can guide you through the process of calculating the odds, which in turn helps you determine what kind of bet to make (see Resources below).
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Step 5
Look for games with the fewest number of variables to simplify the process of calculating odds. In poker you can calculate the odds of winning the pot by considering which cards are still in play and how many can make yours the winning hand.
