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? 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 deplete your bankroll quickly.

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

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· The good- VideoPoker.

Learn the basic strategy in the Jacks or Better, Bonuses and Double Bonuses games that offer a maximum bet of 5 coins. Always check the machine payout 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. Don’t play with paytables lower than 9/6.

· The bad- penny slots

Very popular with exciting themes, colorful graphics and attractive additional features. However, the yield is in the 80% range. The casinos have to have more because they make less money with them. The hit rate is about one in three spins, but many so-called victory returns are less than your original bet.

· The not so ugly Traditional 3 Reel Slots

If you absolutely must play 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 tables that pay 3/2 for a 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 blow job 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 a time and have the option to switch top cards to create better hands. Blackjack only pays equal money, but the game has 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 why 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 proposition bets

You have an opportunity 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 it hits. The truth is that you only have a 1 in 36 chance of winning.

· The not so ugly Dice: 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 expects the shooter to roll a seven before the point number. This is called a seven out; all bets lose on the house except the wrong gambler(s). Whose Bettors also have an option to bet odds, but they have to bet the odds instead of taking them. For example, an odds bet against a point four or ten would cost $20 to win $10.

These are just some of many. If you do your homework, Lady Luck can turn into a great date!