Editorial note: this is a general guide to our side-by-side comparisons. Rules, prizes and odds are set by each game or operator and can change, so check the official rules before you play. Gambling games are games of chance, and no strategy changes the odds.
Game comparisons: lotteries, slots and casino games side by side
Every side-by-side guide on Fortune Games, in one place. Each one puts two games, draws or offers next to each other and shows what differs: the odds or prize table, the rules and how play works. Every slot and casino game in our lobby lists its rules and return to player (RTP) in its information panel.
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Lottery, prize draw and competition comparisons
Odds, prize tables and draw days vary a lot between UK draws. These guides put the main games next to each other, from jackpot odds to how a lump sum compares with a monthly income prize.
- EuroMillions vs Lotto: which has better odds?
- Lotto vs Thunderball
- Thunderball vs Set For Life: lump sum or income
- Postcode Lottery vs National Lottery
- Health Lottery vs National Lottery
- New Lotto vs old Lotto: 100 million tickets each
- Lucky Dip vs your own numbers
- More lines or more draws?
- Lottery odds compared with everyday events
Prize draws, competitions, raffles and lotteries run under different rules in the UK, which changes how you enter and who can win.
- Prize draws vs lotteries
- Prize competitions vs lotteries
- Raffles vs prize competitions
- Competitions vs giveaways
- BOTB vs Omaze
Slot comparisons
How two versions of the same slot differ, how the main ways of paying compare, and how slots line up against other instant-win games. A newer version of a game can change the grid, the multipliers and the top win.
- Gates of Olympus vs Gates of Olympus 1000
- Ways to win vs paylines
- Fruit machines vs online slots
- RTP vs house edge
- Online scratchcards vs paper scratchcards
Casino, bingo and bonus comparisons
Table games, bingo formats and the two kinds of balance you see in a casino account. Small rule changes, such as an extra zero on a roulette wheel or the number of decks in blackjack, change how much the house keeps.
- European vs American roulette
- Blackjack vs baccarat
- Single-deck vs multi-deck blackjack
- 75-ball vs 90-ball bingo
- Free spins vs bonus funds
- Bonus balance vs cash balance
Frequently asked questions
What do the comparison guides cover?
Each guide puts two games, draws or offers side by side and shows what differs: the rules, the odds or prize table, and how play works. They explain the differences rather than tell you which to choose.
Do any of these comparisons show a way to win more often?
No. They explain how games differ, such as the number of zeros on a roulette wheel or how a draw pays its prizes, but every result is random and no strategy changes the odds.
Why is American roulette harder on players than European roulette?
The American wheel has two green pockets (0 and 00) and the European wheel has one, so the house keeps a larger share of every bet on the American wheel. Our roulette comparison shows the full difference.
Where can I play the games compared here?
The slots, roulette and blackjack games in these guides are in the Fortune Games lobby for players aged 18 and over. Lotteries, prize draws and competitions are run by their own operators, not by Fortune Games.
Related guides
18+ only. Gambling should be fun, never a way to make money. Please play responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free, confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, run by GamCare. You can also visit BeGambleAware (begambleaware.org) or self-exclude from UK-licensed online operators through GAMSTOP (gamstop.co.uk).