What is the Best Day of the Week to Win at a Casino

Have you ever heard that the biggest jackpots are always released on Sundays? Well, I have heard something like that, but I have never gotten any proof that confirms that statement. I will immediately tell you — there’s no specific day of the week when you can win at a casino.

Yet, timing can definitely influence your chances!

Analyzing Casino Traffic Patterns

As someone who is deeply into the gaming world, I know many people who are either casino and sports betting pros or work in (online) casinos. All these people have told me a common thing—certain casino traffic patterns do exist, but to maximize your chances, you first need to master the basics of how to win at the casino.

For example, gambling is at its lowest on Mondays and Tuesdays. I strongly believe that people associate these two days with everyday obligations. They are either more focused on working or finishing other stuff that they couldn’t do during the weekend. Visits to online and brick-and-mortar casinos continue to grow with each day after that. 

Online casino visits are strongly associated with the working hours of Americans. According to Clockify, day shifts end up at 5 PM, and afternoon shifts end up between 12 and 1 AM in most companies in the US. After a tough day at work, people won’t hesitate to log in to their casino account for an hour or two to relax and recharge their batteries. 

Moreover, casinos are usually empty between 9 AM and 12 PM on each day of the week. One study confirmed that Americans are most productive between 9 AM and 11 AM. During that period, people are more likely to focus on work than on gambling sessions. 

Weekdays vs. Weekends 

Most of you probably have the habit of gambling more during the weekends. After all, gambling is a source of entertainment, and that is a legitimate way of thinking. However, whichever of these two options you decide on, they come with certain benefits.

Weekends

Workers at the casinos have told me that jackpots and major rewards are typically released on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Progressive jackpots, as you know, directly depend on the spending of players. When 100 players at the same time are boosting the jackpot, it is more likely one of them is going to hit it.

The same rule counts for live games such as roulette and blackjack. The algorithm of each game will have more space to release bigger rewards. 

Weekdays

On the other hand, weekdays are better for bingo and keno, since the competition for winning the main prizes here is lower when online casinos are less visited.

In addition, the lack of crowds in land-based casinos during weekdays will let you concentrate more easily. The noise can sometimes be extremely distracting. I, personally, love to play poker during working weekdays because of that.  

Seasonal and Holiday Effects

I saw this pretty cool research on how people in the US usually plan to spend their summer holidays. Slightly more than 50% of US residents plan to travel during their summer vacation. Traveling and gambling don’t come along since people can’t afford to finance both. Because of that, online casino visits are at a lower rate between June and August. 

What about other seasons during the year? Most people stay at home during the winter because of the cold weather, even when they take days off. Plus, we have many holidays from October to February, when people mostly decide to stay at home. Their entertainment during these days is focused on online and home activities. You can guess it; online gambling is one of them.

So, going to a land-based casino in this period is fine, but the chances of hitting big rewards during weekdays are lower. Focus on online casinos during winter.

Optimal Times for Specific Games

Keep in mind that everything I said about timing is based on my experience and information I got from gaming employees. So, don’t take this too seriously; as I said, there is no perfect time for any casino game. Wins depend on multiple factors. 

Anyway, my major slot wins were achieved during the weekends. As I previously explained, more players participate in the games, especially after 9 PM. Instead of going to a party or restaurant, they gamble, and I took advantage of that habit of people. 

What about roulette, blackjack, and baccarat? Tables at live and traditional casinos are almost full at peak parts of the weekends (after 9 PM). You may not even be able to access your favorite tables because of that. Focus on weekday evenings and nights in this case. Chances are higher, but the tables are not full.  

To find out what the best casino games to win are, read my linked guide.

Balancing Timing with Personal Schedule

I already shared the research on how shifts look in the entire United States.

• If you work in the morning shift, gambling around 5 PM would be fine. Most people get home and want to relax with different casino games.
• If you work the afternoon shift, gamble around 1 AM if you are still awake. 

Keep in mind that gambling should never be your only source of entertainment. The schedule I mentioned is how I play, but I don’t do that every single day. There are always unexpected everyday obligations, and I always prioritize them! 

Staying Flexible and Observant

My time schedule will probably inspire you to establish your patterns. However, that doesn’t mean they need to be the same. The point of organizing time for your gambling sessions is to eventually raise your chances of winning but keep the level of comfort at its highest. 

I strongly suggest you work on your flexibility, since following your plans strictly is not always possible or smart. Imagine being nervous before a gambling session you scheduled from 7 PM to 10 PM on Saturday. It is better to delay it or skip it completely due to a lack of focus and concentration. 

What Time is the Best Time to Go to a Casino

I already shared some general rules on when casinos are either empty or full. My opinion is that the best time to go to a casino is when you are not tired, which is why those pieces of information are sometimes irrelevant. 

Many years ago, my buddies told me that most experienced poker players visit my favorite casino between 9 PM and 1 AM. For that reason, I always went there completely exhausted before that (after my afternoon shift). Results? Many failures. Schedule your sessions based on your concentration. Don’t follow patterns strictly!