{
  "dataset": "casino-configuration-comparison",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "checked_date": "2026-08-30",
  "metadata": {
    "scope": "Selected rule/paytable configurations chosen because humans commonly compare them.",
    "methodology_url": "/research/mathematics-methodology/"
  },
  "rows": [
    {
      "game": "European roulette",
      "configuration": "Single zero, 37 pockets",
      "bet_example": "Straight/standard bets",
      "benchmark": "2.7027% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "One zero creates a lower standard edge than double-zero roulette.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/"
    },
    {
      "game": "American roulette",
      "configuration": "0 and 00, 38 pockets",
      "bet_example": "Standard bets",
      "benchmark": "5.2632% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "The extra 00 nearly doubles the standard roulette edge.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/"
    },
    {
      "game": "European roulette",
      "configuration": "La Partage on eligible even-money bets",
      "bet_example": "Red/black, odd/even, high/low",
      "benchmark": "1.3514% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "Half the stake is returned when zero lands on eligible bets.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/basics/"
    },
    {
      "game": "Baccarat",
      "configuration": "8 decks, Banker with 5% commission",
      "bet_example": "Banker",
      "benchmark": "~1.0579% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "Banker is mathematically strong among standard baccarat bets despite commission.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/baccarat/basics/"
    },
    {
      "game": "Baccarat",
      "configuration": "8 decks, standard Player",
      "bet_example": "Player",
      "benchmark": "~1.2351% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "Player avoids commission but has a slightly higher standard edge than Banker.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/baccarat/basics/"
    },
    {
      "game": "Baccarat",
      "configuration": "8 decks, Tie pays 8:1",
      "bet_example": "Tie",
      "benchmark": "~14.3596% house edge",
      "human_takeaway": "The large headline payout does not make the standard Tie wager efficient.",
      "source": "https://wizardofodds.com/games/baccarat/basics/"
    }
  ]
}