By Sadie Smith.

As the proliferation of iGaming platforms in North America continues, players are bombarded with an endless stream of information about the latest casino sites. It can be hard to assess all the options and find those that offer a solid and genuine experience, with each site claiming to offer the best payout rates. To get behind the reviews, we sat down with iGaming expert Daisy Harrison for her advice on finding high payout casino games.

With over 9 years of experience in the iGaming industry, Daisy is now a resident expert, Content Editor and Canada specialist at the world-leading independent online gaming authority, Casino.org. She’s clearly committed to providing in-depth casino guides for players in Canada and unpacking all the latest developments in the region, and she offered some keen insights into her approach to seeking out the best paying sites!

Hi Daisy, thanks for joining us. First off, can you please explain what the term ‘high payout’ actually represents in the world of iGaming today? What should players be looking for?

If you’re not used to this kind of language, I always think the iGaming world can be a bit of a minefield, so taking the time to understand this terminology can actually be really helpful for players. The term ‘high payout’ gets thrown around a lot these days, so being more informed can help players to identify which sites are backing up their claims with a genuinely good offering. Overall, players should actually be looking for the RTP (return to player) percentage of any given game, which represents the amount the game returns to players over time.

At the best paying online casinos in Canada a good RTP percentage will typically be about 96% or above, which means that $96 should be returned for every $100 wagered in the long run. Crucially, players also need to be looking at volatility and hit frequency, which can give them a sense of how often wins happen. That’s a key indicator of what the overall experience might be and can help demonstrate whether or not the game genuinely offers a high level of payout potential.

We know that classic table games like blackjack often have the highest RTP – are there any other types of games that consistently offer greater potential for payouts?

That’s right – classic table games like blackjack and baccarat often have the highest RTPs, as strategy plays a key role in those games when it comes to boosting the payout rates over time. With a perfect strategy, blackjack is actually one of the most player-friendly casino games and the RTP can be as high as 99%. Alongside these, there are plenty of great slots to choose from today and some of them will offer impressively high payout percentages. Personally I’m a big fan of slots, and I’ve tested hundreds of them over the years, so I know there’s some fantastic options out there. I always recommend that players look out for reputable leading providers, as they should publish clear RTP ranges to help players compare the different games. 

It can be hard for players to choose between all the different online casino platforms out there today. How do you approach your reviews at Casino.org and what is your process like behind the scenes?

At Casino.org, we’re keenly focused on player safety and that approach informs everything we do. That means we’re rigorously testing everything behind the scenes – playing the games ourselves, going through the wagering process and testing out user support features. We won’t recommend a site that doesn’t meet our stringent standards, and we’ll actively inform our readers about any platforms they should particularly avoid. It’s so important to us that people feel well-informed and equipped to make better decisions.

For me though, it’s all about the games themselves. That’s the first thing I look for, as I just love checking out the latest titles! Even after all these years of writing casino reviews, I still really love the process and that makes it such a joy. It’s important to me that I’m only recommending games I actually enjoyed myself, and in competitive markets like that of Ontario in Canada, there are just so many options. It’s easier than ever before to find a great game, so I won’t recommend anything I don’t love. There’s no need to settle for low payout rates as there are so many games out there!

Finding competitive payout rates is obviously important, but there are other considerations to make too. What else should players be thinking about when comparing casino games online?

It depends on their preferences of course, but I think consulting our guides over at Casino.org is a great place to start, as we break things down and examine every aspect that players might be interested in. Generally speaking, I think people should look for games with an RTP of 96% or higher to ensure they’re getting the most from their iGaming experience. Alongside that, they should think about their own gaming style – do they prefer winning small amounts more often, or waiting for those bigger but less frequent payouts? That volatility level makes a real difference and can often be overlooked.

Thank you for your time Daisy, these insights are invaluable. Do you have any last words of advice or wisdom for those navigating the busy iGaming world today?

No problem at all, it’s really important to me that I share my expertise to help people make better choices. I think it’s worth remembering that any reputable online casino platform should offer demo versions of games, giving players the opportunity to test them out before wagering real money. That can be an ideal way to get a feel for things before diving in and playing for cash. It’s also important to remember that iGaming is primarily a source of entertainment, and even the highest RTP games still have a house edge, so players should never chase losses or wager more than they can afford to lose. Best of luck!

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