What is provably fair?
Provably fair is a system used in online casinos to ensure that the games are fair. It allows you to verify the fairness of each game independently, acting as a double-check to ensure no one has tampered with the results. This makes online gambling more trustworthy and allows you to play with peace of mind.
Is provably fair connected to Random Number Generator (RNG)?
Provably fair games use special software called an RNG to determine the outcome of each game round. This software acts as a randomiser that ensures every game is fair and unpredictable. Because it is random, the casino can’t control the results, so you can trust that the game is honest.
How do provably fair games work?
Here’s how provably fair games work:
Seed generation
- Casino seed: Before each game round, the casino creates a unique starting number (seed) for each game. This number helps determine everything that happens in the game.
- Player seed: As the player, you generate a client seed from your browser, influencing the game outcome.
Game round starts
The game uses these seed values to determine the outcome, such as the result of a virtual dice roll or card draw.
Verification
After the game ends, you receive the initial seed used by the casino, which you can utilise to verify that the outcome was generated fairly.
How to verify the game results
Before the game:
- Look for the ‘provably fair’ logo that looks like two hands shaking. You can usually find this in the menu bar.
- Note the hashed server and player seed if you wish to verify using another tool.
After the game:
- Click the ‘provably fair’ logo.
- From there, you’ll see the Sportsbet verification tool, which includes all the details of the rounds.
- Click the magnify button to run the verification. You’ll be redirected to the third-party tool to confirm the game's randomness.
Sportsbet already provides a tool on its site to check the fairness of games easily. This means you no longer need to make manual calculations and comparisons.
Provably fair games at Sportsbet
OneTouch
We offer provably fair games from our gaming provider, OneTouch. Most table games in our platform use a proven and fair RNG, ensuring every outcome is completely random and unbiased. Here are a few titles available for you to play:
- Andar Bahar
- Baccarat Supreme
- Baccarat No Commission
- Baccarat No Commission Pro
- Blackjack Classic
- Blackjack Supreme
- High Hand Hold’em Poker
- In Between Poker
- Roulette
- Russian Poker
- Sic Bo
- Texas Hold’em Poker.
Spribe
Spribe stands out for its smart games built on transparency. They use a provably fair system in all their products, with a 100% guarantee that every outcome is random and untouchable. As pioneers in this industry, they offer some of the best provably fair games on the market. You can try out the following games at Sportsbet:
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when a game is ‘provably fair’?
When a game is provably fair, you can verify and confirm the fairness of game outcomes. This allows you to see for yourself that the games are operating fairly and that every outcome is a product of chance.
Do provably fair games have lower house edges?
Provably fair games focus on transparency and verifying game outcomes, not changing the house edge. The house edge is the casino’s built-in statistical advantage, determined by game rules and payouts. This remains the same whether a game is provably fair or not.
Why verify provably fair games?
Unlike regular online casinos, provably fair games let you act like your inspector and check the game’s fairness. This feature assures you that the casino hasn’t tampered with the game’s inner workings to influence results.
What do you do if you suspect a game result may be unfair?
If you believe a game result is unfair, please contact our customer support team immediately. We take fairness seriously and will promptly investigate your concern. You can reach us through our live chat function or email.