Best/Worst 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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