Blackjack has the best odds of winning, with a house edge of just 1 percent in most casinos, Bean said. Plus, you are playing against only the dealer, not hooded poker champions.

The methods for cheating in a casino are often specific to individual games and include the following: Past posting: After a bet is won, a player replaces smaller-denomination chips with large-denomination chips. Hand mucking: Palming desirable cards, then switching them for less desirable cards that the gambler holds.