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Best/Worst Casino Bets

Almost every game has a mixture of good bets and sucker bets. Even "good" games like blackjack and video poker have their share of bad bets. And some games that have "bad" reputations (like craps) actually offers some of the best values in the casino. But you've got to be able to separate the diamonds from the dregs. Below are some of the best and worst bets that you can make.

Worst

GAME

BET

CASINO ADVANTAGE (avg.)

Keno

Most "Big Board" Bets

30%

Craps

Any Seven

16.7%

Baccarat

Tie

14.4%

Slots

Progressive

10%

Blackjack

Insurance

8%

Roulette

American Wheel Five Numbers (0,00,1,2,3)

7.9%

Video Poker

6/5 machine

5%

Best

GAME

BET

CASINO ADVANTAGE (avg.)

Craps

Odds

0%

Video Poker

9/6 machine with optimal strategy

0.5%

Blackjack

Using basic strategy

0.5%

Baccarat:

Banker

1.06%

Roulette

European wheel with surrender

1.35%

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