The good, bad and not so ugly casino bets

Walking through a casino, you may scratch your head and contemplate, “what game should I play? Maybe the slot machine?” There are thousands of them luring you in for a little spin. “Maybe a little black cat?” This game is no longer your father’s blackjack. Since then it has evolved into many variants. Considering dices? Those tempting prop bets can quickly deplete your bankroll.

Here are some of the best, worst, and not-so-ugly bets in casino games:

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· The good- VideoPoker.

Learn basic strategy in the Jacks or Better, Bonuses and Double Bonuses games that offer a maximum bet of 5 coins. Always check the machine pay tables to find one that pays at least 9/1 for a full house and 6/1 for a flush. These games have a return of more than 98% and your money can last longer. Do not play with paytables lower than 9/6.

· The bad- penny slots

Very popular with exciting themes, colorful graphics and attractive extra features. However, the yield is in the 80% range. Casinos have to have more because they make less money from them. The frequency of success is approximately one in three turns, but many of the so-called To win the returns are less than your original bet.

· The not so ugly Traditional 3 Reel Slots

If you absolutely must play the slots, try the non-progressive 25-cent, 50-cent, or $1 machines that accept a maximum bet of two or three coins. (While they are still around). Returns average around 95%, and when you hit, your smallest win will be at least the amount of your original bet.

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· The good- traditional blackjack

Stick with the tables that pay 3/2 for blackjack, deal from shoes, and offer liberal rules like allowing re-splits, soft doubling, doubling after split, and late surrender. Learn the basic strategy first. Avoid optional side bets.

· The bad- 6/5 blackjack

Many casinos have reduced their B.J. payment from 3/2 to 6/5. A player can expect three or four BJ’s per hour. Receiving $12 instead of $15 at a $10 table will deplete your bankroll faster. Another bad bet is playing at a table with a continuous shuffling machine. Hands played per hour jump from 60 to 80.

· The not so ugly blackjack switch

This game is catching on fast. You play two hands at once, and you have the option to trade the top cards to create better hands. Blackjack only pays out the same money, but the game does have some advantages for the player. After making the change, the basic rules of Blackjack apply. You can split, duplicate, etc.

· The good- Dice: Pass line with odds.

There is a reason this bet is the most popular at the table. When you place an odds bet behind the pass line after a shooter’s point number is established, you will be paid at true odds if the point is made before a seven is rolled. For example, the true odds of the numbers four and ten are 2/1. A $10 odds bet would pay $20.

· The bad- Craps: Single Roll Proposal Bets

You have one chance to bet that a certain number will appear on the next spin. For example, a bet on two or twelve will pay 30/1 if hit. The truth is, you only have a 1 in 36 chance of winning.

· The not so ugly Craps: wrong bets

HAS wrong Prayed whose bettor is a player who bets against the shooter. When a bet is placed on the don’t pass the bar, the player waits for the shooter to roll a seven before the point number. This is called a seven out; all bets lose for the house except the wrong bettor(s). Whose Bettors also have an odds bet option, but they have to bet the odds rather than accept them. For example, an odds bet against a four or ten point would cost $20 to win $10.

These are just a few of many. If you do your homework, Lady Luck can make for a great date!