Why speed matters for your budget
A worked number: a roulette player betting ₹100 a spin on a single-zero wheel loses 2.70% on average, ₹2.70 a spin. At 40 spins an hour that is about ₹108 an hour; at 80 spins an hour in a speed version, about ₹216. Same game, twice the hourly cost.
The fast games
- Speed or auto roulette: rounds in about 25 to 30 seconds, no presenter chat. Pick a single-zero wheel.
- Speed and Infinite blackjack: shorter decision timers or one shared hand for unlimited players. Basic strategy still applies; see our strategy guide.
- Quick-spin slots: turbo or quick-spin buttons cut the animation. Classic fast slots include NetEnt's Starburst and Play'n GO's Fire Joker.
- Scratch cards: instant results, often with lower RTP than slots; check the info screen.
- Crash games such as Aviator: a multiplier climbs until it crashes and you cash out before it does. Rounds last seconds.
- Fast-fold poker: a new table every time you fold, two to three times the hands per hour.
Keeping fast games under control
- Turn off autoplay, or set it with a loss limit.
- Set a session timer on your phone.
- Use the casino's reality-check reminder if it has one.
- Decide the budget for the session and stop when it is gone.
More on limits in 5 tips to stay in control.