Survey: America’s Favorite Card and Casino Games

Casinos have a long history in the United States, and most states have some form of casino available to natives. Some *cough Nevada cough* more than others

International Casinos Day is on May 15, and we surveyed more than 1,000 Americans on their card-playing preferences. Additionally, with casino sites popularity rising in the US, we also dove into which casino games Americans prefer and whether they’ve hit it big,

America’s Favorite Card Games

We started by asking respondents to name their favorite card game. Bridge topped the most states with 10, followed by Rummy (nine), Spades & Cribbage (seven each), and Euchre (six). Hearts (five), Canasta (four) and Golf (two) round out the list.

We noticed some regional favorites, so we dove a little deeper and found patterns throughout America’s four main regions by asking respondents which card game they felt best repped their state.

Euchre dominates the Midwest and was hardly mentioned anywhere outside this region (except for the Euchre lovers out in Idaho!). 

Bridge took the crown in the South (though Spades was a close second) and also is the favorite out West. Southeasterners claimed to prefer Rummy as their regional favorite.

When it comes to where respondents learned to play cards, the majority taught themselves (33%) and learning from friends was the second-most popular choice (27%).

With that stat in mind, it makes sense that over half of the respondents play cards most often with their friends. When asked if they “play for” anything, 44% of respondents say they’re only playing for small change. 

But if you need to spice up your love life or need to split chores with a roommate, 24% of our respondents play for household chores and 14% play for intimacy!

Respondents have spoken if you’re looking for games to play with just one other person: 45% say that 31 (Blitz) is the best card game for two players to play! If you have a larger party, 61% say you can’t go wrong with poker. Remember: you can make things more fun by playing for pennies, chores or even something a little spicier!

America’s Favorite Casino Games

Overall, there were a couple of new players in town when it comes to casino games. Old reliables such as blackjack and roulette remained popular in terms of overall search volume. There was also high search volumes for Plinko in 2025.

The rise of Plinko can likely be associated with online trends. Plinko is a hugely popular game streamed online, and has provided multiple viral clips over the last 12 months. 

With an increased interest in online gambling in many states and the reopening of many casinos in the U.S., we decided to ask respondents if they’ve made any money and which games have the best advantages for players.

The “House” has a reputation for always winning, so we asked respondents how lucky they’ve been by asking if they’d ever won $1,000 or more while playing casino games — and 61% have!

If you’re wondering if you’ll have better luck at a physical casino or playing at an online casino, it looks like you’ll be safe either way. Twenty-seven percent of respondents have won online, 26% have won in-person. A lucky 8% have even scored at least a rack or more both online and in-person.

When it comes to casino games with the lowest house advantage, Blackjack topped the list fittingly at 21%. Bingo and craps took the second and third place spots at 11% and 10%, respectively.

Conclusion

Whether you’re experienced or new to card and casino games, there’s something fun out there for everyone. If you’re looking for a place to start, try Rummy. 

24% of respondents feel that Rummy is the most essential card game to learn, and you’ll be a hit in the Southeast.

Methodology

Casinos.com polled 1,397 Americans. Respondents were 43 percent female, 57 percent male, and ranged in age from 18 to 75, with an average age of 38.

We also analysed Google Trends from May 4, 2024 - May 5, 2025 to determine each state's top three favourite casino games. 

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