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Live Game Shows: house edge and cost per hour
Game shows · live dealer
House edge4%*Varies by game and by bet: the provider's rules state the return to player (RTP) of each bet.
Pace50 / hourAssumption, editable
Cost of an hour at $10.00$20.00Expected, not a prediction
Wheel spinners, money drops and bonus rounds hosted by a presenter. Live game shows are built on multipliers, which means long losing stretches broken by rare large wins. The house edge depends on the game and even on which segment you bet on, so always read the rules panel.
Varies by game and by bet: the provider's rules state the return to player (RTP) of each bet. The calculator uses 4% as a placeholder; replace it with the figure in the game's own information panel.
A round of a typical live game show takes roughly a minute, which is around 50 rounds an hour. Edit this number if your game runs faster or slower.
Bets and payouts
| Bet | How it works | Cost note |
|---|---|---|
| Number or segment bets | Fixed payouts, usually lower RTP on the flashier segments | Check the game's rules for each segment's RTP |
| Bonus round bets | Trigger a bonus game with multipliers | Highest swings |
Pros
- Social, entertaining format
- Big multipliers are possible
Cons
- House edge is often higher than on tables and differs by bet
- Very high volatility
- Rounds come quickly
Tips
- Find the RTP in the game info before you bet.
- Set a spin limit in advance: a volatile game can drain a budget in a few rounds.