Gambling, a great way to money. Something that's a great deal especially after being awaken to the Roman Colosseum. That's why I preach learn gematria, pay attention to the narrative the media pushes as far as betting & always read the crowd in any betting space. First things first.
- Sports Betting
Gambling shouldn't be called gambling. It's more of a short-term investment. My win percentage in gambling is 92.5%. Here's the thing, you'll lose money sometimes but don't make it a hot streak. Here's how you leverage sports betting:
- Compete in small markets.
- Just like in math, 1 formula masters all levels. Develop a formula to win
- Master small markets
- Compete in mid-markets
- Practice with major market professionals
- Master mid-market
- Pay attention to the sports narrative
- Compete in big markets
- Learn the movers and shakers of the big markets. Either join or wage war. Best bet is join the entourage and become a student of the game.
- Associate yourself with agents, athletes, refs and team executives to learn the team's.
- Master big markets
- With your earnings, use your skill to teach, put it into dividend investments and pocket the remainder.
Next thing, always bet twice or three times. It's 2 strategies. Double or nothing or 65/35.
- The Double or Nothing Strategy
The Double or Nothing Strategy should be rare but shows confidence. I did Double or Nothing for the Super Bowl. My prediction was Chiefs by 3. Mahomes SBMVP. I got it correct. I entered a $100k bet. Chiefs were +600 underdogs. The formula is:
Bet Money +/- profit/loss = moneyline x 100 ÷ bet money.
Bet Money: $100,000
Bet: +600
$100,000 ÷ 100 = $1,000 x +600 = $600,000 + $100,000 = $700,000.
That's a 700% profit! Using Moneyline & Parlay is my recommend to start off. You get your bet money back but it's all about deficit and surplus. You don't want to lose or retain your bet value, always increase! You put it up, divide it and multiply and whatever that equates to either adds or deducts depending on the bet. Here's a sports betting dictionary.
American Odds: American Odds are the default odds at sportsbooks in the US. These odds are based on winning $100 for a given bet.
Point Spread: A point spread is a bet on the margin of victory in a game, which means a team must win or lose by a specific number of points.
Over/Under: An over/under is a bet on whether the outcome of a game will be above or below a certain number of points.
Moneyline: A moneyline bet is a bet on a specific team to win a game, by choosing either the favorite or the underdog. Margin of victory doesn’t matter.
Juice: Juice, also known as the “vig,” is the amount charged or taxed by a sportsbook for taking a given bet.
Units: A unit is a standardized way to compare win amounts between bettors while removing money.
Parlay: A parlay is a wager type in which multiple bets are linked together to create a greater payout. All “legs” of a bet have to win to cash the bet.
Pick'em: A “pick’em” refers to a game in which neither team is favored on the spread. It also means the spread, or margin of victory, is zero.
Push: A push is the result of a tie between the bettor and the sportsbook; the bettor is fully refunded.
Chalk: "Chalk” in sports betting refers to the betting favorite, more often a heavy favorite.
Backdoor Cover: A backdoor cover occurs when an underdog is trailing by more than the spread but scores points late in the game to cover.
Hook: The “hook” is the name for the last half-point of a non-whole number spread. For example, 3.5.
Hedging: Hedging is a strategy in which a bettor takes the opposite side of their original bet. The goal is often to minimize loss or guarantee profit.
Decimal Odds: Decimal odds represent the total return for every $1 wagered, including the money you risked.
Buying Points: Buying points is an option in which a bettor can improve the spread of a bet for a more expensive price or reduced payout.
Round Robin: A round-robin bet allows you to create a series of smaller parlays from a larger list of teams or players.
Middle: Middle is a betting strategy in which a bettor places wagers on both sides of the same bet at different lines, attempting to win both.
Reverse Line Mortgage: Reverse line movement in sports betting is when a line moves away from the side receiving the majority of bets.
The Betting Market: A betting market is a type or category of bet on a particular sporting event. Sportsbooks often offer multiple markets on events.
Betting Exchanges: A betting exchange is a marketplace that allows bettors to wager against each other at lower fees than those offered by a traditional sportsbook.
Sharp: A “sharp” describes a serious, savvy, higher-spend sports bettor--someone who typically wins more than they lose.
Key Numbers (American Football): Key numbers are important in football given the numerical scoring of field goals and touchdowns. These are usually grouped around 3 and 7.
Calculating Theoretical Hold in Futures: Theoretical hold expresses, in % form, the amount of money a book can expect to keep after paying out winning bets.
How to remove the Juice: Sportsbooks take a cut of what's wagered, called the juice or vig. To understand removing juice, you first need to calculate it.
- 65/35 strategy
When doing a parlay, lay 65% on the favorite & 35% on the underdog. This way money comes in and out. No grand opening and grand closing.
- Blackjack
The goal with remembering phrases is to be able to look at your hand total and immediately recite the rule in your head, without having to see what the dealer has. That way when you’re at the table and you look up to see what the dealer has, you already know how it relates to your hand and you can make your decision in a split second. Memorizing these phrases will make you much faster and have fewer mistakes.
Surrenders:
- 16 surrenders against dealer 9 through Ace, otherwise don’t surrender (revert to hard totals).
- 15 surrenders against dealer 10, otherwise don’t surrender (revert to hard totals).
Splits:
- Always split aces.
- Never split tens.
- A pair of 9’s splits against dealer 2 through 9, except for 7, otherwise stand.
- Always split 8’s
- A pair of 7’s splits against dealer 2 through 7, otherwise hit.
- A pair of 6’s splits against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.
- A pair of 5’s doubles against dealer 2 through 9, otherwise hit.
- A pair of 4’s splits against dealer 5 and 6, otherwise hit.
- A pair of 3’s splits against dealer 2 through 7, otherwise hit.
- A pair of 2’s splits against dealer 2 through 7, otherwise hit.
Soft Totals: Soft total is any hand that has an Ace as one of the first two cards, the ace counts as 11 to start.
- Soft 20 (A,9) always stands.
- Soft 19 (A,8) doubles against dealer 6, otherwise stand.
- Soft 18 (A,7) doubles against dealer 2 through 6, and hits against 9 through Ace, otherwise stand.
- Soft 17 (A,6) doubles against dealer 3 through 6, otherwise hit.
- Soft 16 (A,5) doubles against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit.
- Soft 15 (A,4) doubles against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit.
- Soft 14 (A,3) doubles against dealer 5 through 6, otherwise hit.
- Soft 13 (A,2) doubles against dealer 5 through 6, otherwise hit.
Hard Totals: A hard total is any hand that does not start with an ace in it, or it has been dealt an ace that can only be counted as 1 instead of 11.
- 17 and up always stands.
- 16 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.
- 15 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.
- 14 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.
- 13 stands against dealer 2 through 6, otherwise hit.
- 12 stands against dealer 4 through 6, otherwise hit.
- 11 always doubles.
- 10 doubles against dealer 2 through 9 otherwise hit.
- 9 doubles against dealer 3 through 6 otherwise hit.
- 8 always hits.
- Poker
Most poker games utilize the standard poker hand ranking system, so it's important to know which hand wins head to head when you turn your cards face up. Betting structures, like no-limit, pot-limit, and fixed-limit, can be applied to many different card games.
Here's a brief overview of some of the basic rules of poker.
Hand Rankings:
In most poker games, players are tasked with trying to make the best five-card poker hands using standard poker hand rankings.
The following hand rankings apply to most poker variants, aside from the few games that use lowball hand rankings. The best poker hand is a royal flush, the second-strongest hand is a straight flush, and so on down the list, until you get to high card, the lowest hand ranking.
Royal flushes and straight flushes, along with four of a kind, full house, three of a kind, flushes, and straights, often represent the best hand when a showdown commences.
- Blind & Antes
The small blind and big blind function as forced bets that form the backbone of the game in many poker variants. Texas Hold'em and Omaha, the two most popular poker games in the world, use the blinds system, and it's important to know exactly how these mandatory bets operate. For poker cash games, these amounts are generally noted in the listing for the game. For example, a $1/$2 cash game at a live casino means the small blind is $1, and the big blind is $2. In most poker games, the minimum allowed bet for any round of betting is equal to the big blind amount. Antes are mandatory bets that are sometimes posted by all players at the table, or by the big blind player in some formats. For example, a $5/$10 cash game with a $1 ante requires each player at the table to put $1 in the pot before each hand. This is in addition to the blinds, meaning pots in games that use an ante start off bigger than games without an ante.
- Limit vs. No Limit
No Limit:
The term "no limit" seems simple enough. In any no limit poker game, players can bet all of their chips at any time. Most no-limit games use a system of blinds and a button, and for more on that system check out Blinds, Antes & The Button. For example, let's say we're observing a no limit hold'em cash game, played at $1/$2 stakes. In this example game, six players are seated at the table, each with $200 in chips. The small blind posts $1, and the big blind $2. The cards are dealt, and the player directly to the left of the big blind starts the preflop betting round. In all subsequent rounds, the small blind, or the first player to the left of the small blind, starts as the first bettor. In a no limit game, this player can bet any amount, up to all of his/her chips. If this player wagers the whole $200, this is known as going all-in. At any time during a hand, any player can go all-in. Note that the maximum amount for an all-in equals the amount of chips in front of a player when the hand starts.
Limit:
Many poker games, like stud poker variants, are almost always played with limit betting rules. Any poker game can be played with a limit betting structure, however. A Limit Texas Hold'em game played at $2/$4 limits generally means the blinds are $1/$2. Limit games are played with a "small bet" and a "big bet", with the big blind usually equal to the small bet. Many limit games use a structure where the maximum bet/raise is equal to the small bet in the early rounds of betting and increases to the big bet amount in later betting rounds. In each round, the betting is "capped" after three raises, and subsequent players can only call after that.
- The Actions
In any given poker hand, the active player must choose among four different actions:
- Call (matching the amount of the current open bet or raise).
- Raise (increase the amount of the current open bet or raise, which any subsequent players must at least match to stay in).
- Fold (pushing their cards into the middle and surrendering any chance to win the hand).
- Check (pass the action to the next player without betting anything. Checking can only be used when there's no open bet or raise in front of you).
- Cash Game Stakes
Go to a poker room and you might see a display with listing like “$1/$2 NL Hold’em” or “$4/$8 Limit Hold’em”.
The “$1/$2 NL Hold’em” listing denotes a No Limit Texas Hold’em game with a $1 small blind and $2 big blind. The “NL” descriptor means this game uses a no-limit betting structure, in which players can bet all of their chips at any time.
The “$4/$8 Limit Hold’em” listing indicates a Texas Hold’em game with a $4 small bet and $8 big bet. This game would be played with limit betting rules, meaning there’s a cap on what a player can bet in each betting round.
As a general rule, a standard buy-in for a no-limit cash game is 100 times the big blind. The $1/$2 NL game would feature a standard buy-in of $200.
A 200NL game denotes a $1/$2 No-Limit Hold’em game, with a max buy-in of $200. This notation style always indicates a game where the maximum buy-in is 100 big blinds.
- Tournament Stakes
Tournament stakes are determined by how much it costs to buy into the tournament. Any poker game, including Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, 7 Card Stud, draw poker games, and others, can be played with a tournament format. The blinds in a cash game stay the same throughout. Sitting down at a $2/$5 No-Limit Hold'em cash games means the blinds will be $2 and $5 for as long as you sit in that game.
Poker tournaments, however, use a system where the blind amounts increase at regular intervals. In the WSOP Main Event, for example, Level 1 starts with the blinds at 100/200. Each level lasts two hours, and after Level 1 is over, Level 2 is played.
Level 2 adds a big blind ante to the structure and is played at 100/200/200. Level 3 sees the blinds and antes increase to 200/300/300, and the increases continue every time a new level begins.
Tournament poker chips have no cash value, as the buy-in of a given tournament determines how much money goes into the prize pool.
- Texas Hold Em' Rules:
Texas Hold’em stands as the world’s most popular and well-known poker game. The majority of cash games, tournaments, and home poker games around the world are Texas Hold’em games. Each player in a Texas Hold’em game gets two hole cards, and five community cards are dealt face-up on the board. The object of Texas Hold’em is to make the best five-card poker hand using any combination of hole cards and community cards.
The dealer begins each game by distributing these cards one at a time to each player, starting with the player in the small blind position. Hole cards are kept face down throughout the game, and can only be seen by the player holding them.
After every player has two hole cards, the first of four rounds of betting begins. Texas Hold’em betting rounds are known as preflop, flop, turn, and river.
Once the preflop betting round is complete, the dealer puts three cards face up on the board, and these community cards are known as the flop. After a round of betting from all active players, a fourth card (the turn) is dealt. Another round of betting occurs before the fifth and final card (the river) is dealt. The river is followed by one final round of betting.
After that final round of betting, all remaining players turn their hole cards face up. This part of the hand is called the showdown, and the best hand wins at this according to poker hand rankings.
- Omaha Rules
Omaha Hold’em (also known as just Omaha) is a game that plays similar to Texas Hold’em, but with a few key differences.
Like Texas Hold’em, the object of Omaha is to make the best possible five-card hand, using a combination of hole cards and five community cards. In Omaha, however, players are dealt four hole cards and must make a five-card hand using exactly two hole cards and three community cards. This differs from Texas Hold’em, in which players get two hole cards, and can use any combination of hole cards and community cards to make the best five-card hand. There are two common versions of Omaha that are played around the world, regular Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo (aka Omaha Eight or Better).
Omaha Hi is usually played with either pot-limit or limit betting rules. Pot Limit Omaha is commonly called “PLO”, and is the second-most popular poker game in the world, behind Texas Hold’em.
- Seven Card Stud Rules
Stud is unlike Hold’em and Omaha, where two players to the left of the dealer post blinds. Instead, each player at the table posts an ante, usually worth 5% of the big bet.
The player who receives the lowest ranking door card posts a forced bet called the bring-in which is worth 5 times the ante. If they so choose, this player may also complete the bet, by posting the entire small bet.
In a $5/$10 Seven Card Stud game, players would post $0.50 ante, and the bring-in would be $2.50. If the player chose to complete, they would need to pay $5 (the amount of the small bet).
There are no community cards in stud games. Instead, each player in Seven Card Stud receives seven unique cards. The first dealing street includes two down cards and one face-up card to each of the players. The second round and three more betting rounds commence after that, with each player dealt an additional card in each round. After all seven cards have been dealt, the players will be left with three cards face down and four cards face up. After the final round, the player's hand that ranks best wins.
- Razz Rules
Razz is a variant of Stud with almost identical gameplay, but hand rankings are reversed. While Stud follows the conventional high hand poker rankings, Razz follows the A-to-5 lowball hand rankings.
However, there are no high hands in Razz, which means there are no qualifications for low hands. A player can have a Queen low or a pair or worse and still win the hand, so long as their hand is lower than their opponent's at showdown.
- Hi-Lo Rules
Hi-Lo games play with the best high hand winning half of the pot, and the best low hand wining the other half. The low hand must “qualify” with at least five cards below 8 in order to win half of the pot. This game uses the A-to-5 lowball rankings for low hands, meaning straights and flushes do not count against your hand.
It is possible for a player to win both the high and low portions of the pot–known as “scooping”. If there is no qualifying low hand (five cards below 8), the best high hand will scoop the whole pot.
Hi-Lo games are also known as split pot games and/or eight or better. Omaha 8, for example, is an Omaha poker game played with hi-lo rules.
- Short Deck Rules
Short Deck Hold'em is an action game very similar to Texas Hold’em, except it's played with a 36-card deck, with all of the 2s through 5s removed. This game is also known as 6 Plus Hold'em. With the 2s through 5s removed, however, there is a key hand ranking change: a flush beats a full house. Flushes are rarer, with just nine cards of each suit in the deck. So, the flush ranks ahead of the full house in all short-deck variations. In some rarer versions of Short Deck, there is an additional change: three-of-a-kind beats a straight. Straights are mathematically more common than three-of-a-kind in short deck poker, so three-of-a-kind beats a straight in certain versions. Drawing to a straight is much less appealing with this rule in place, as you are drawing dead if your opponent has a set or trips. Aces can still be used to make the low and high end of a straight, and so the lowest possible straight is A-6-7-8-9 instead of A-2-3-4-5. However, the more common version of Short Deck poker ranks straights ahead of three-of-a-kind (even though straights are more common). At the Triton Poker Series, they played with these hand rankings to promote action because these different versions exist, you should always double-check the hand rankings of the game you’re in.
- Roulette
Roulette is the most sought-after casino game since it’s easy to play- as easy as one, two, three. The iconic game doesn’t have complicated rules compared to other table games like Baccarat and Blackjack. With roulette, beginners have a great chance of winning at the table. In that regard, the roulette’s table has two constituents; the betting board/felt and the wheel. The felt has all the diverse bets you can make, and it’s where you will place your betting chips. The wheel is the heart of roulette as it determines the results of every round. However, there are two roulette wheel models, the American and the European, each with a unique number sequence. The American design is partitioned into 38 compartments/pockets with a double zero (00) and a single zero (0). On the other hand, the European model is split into 37 pockets but with a single zero. That variation positions the European version as a fan favourite since players have better winning opportunities. In addition, each number on the wheel has a different colour, either black or red. The zero is ordinarily green. There’s also a tiny white ball that’s placed on the spinning wheel. When the wheel stops spinning, the ball randomly lands on any pocket number, deciding a particular round’s outcome. The roulette felt has numerous betting options; we’ll explain them later on. Prior to the beginning of a round, you’ll need to place your desired bets. Tip: you can have multiple wagers in one round. That way, you’ll be increasing your opportunities of winning. Whether you’re in a land-based casino or at an online platform, playing chips are a necessity. You can’t wager with cash at the table, and therefore you’ll need to exchange your money for playing chips. Depending on the casino, the chips have diverse colours with different value denominations. A dealer will be present if you’re either in a physical casino or playing the live-dealer roulette version. The dealer spins and then drops the ball over the wheel. You tap the spin button after placing your bets. The aim’s to speculate where the ball will land and wager on that pocket number. However, you don’t have to wager on that specific pocket, as there’re many bets you can make. For example, you may also choose that the ball will land on the red or black colour. Also, you can predict if the ball will stop at an odd or even number. Therefore, there are many alternatives, and we’ll look into them all. After obtaining the spin result, all winning players receive their winnings, and the house collects all losing bets. A new round then begins, repeating the same procedure. Easy-peasy like child’s play, eh?
- Inside Bets
This is a wager that’s made on numbers. These bets are placed in the inner segment of the roulette table. Stakes on inside bets offer players higher payouts, but the chances of winning with these bets are low. Inside bets are divided into six sub-categories:
Straight Up– It involves wagering on a single number on the roulette felt. To bet, you need to place your chip(s) over your ideal number. If the ball lands on your number, you win. If it doesn’t, well, you know what happens!
Split– This is a bet on two adjacent numbers on the felt. Place your chips on the edge between your selected two numbers. If the ball drops on either of the two numbers, you win.
Street– It’s also known as a trio bet. It’s a stake on all your preferred three numbers in a vertical line. You win if and when the ball stops at any of your hand-picked row numbers.
Corner– This is a bet on 4 numerals that form a square on the felt. Place this bet by positioning your chips at the core of all four digits. If the ball drops on any of the 4 numerals, you win.
Basket– The basket’s a bet on 5 digits (0, 00, 1, 2, & 3). Hence, the ball dropping on any of the 5 numerals means you’ve won. Place this bet by putting your chips on the cord between zero (0) and one (1).
Line- This is a bet placed on dual adjacent streets. To wager, place your chips between your ideal two streets. If the ball stands on any of the six numerals, you win.
- Outside Bets
It’s not rocket science that these bets are the opposite of inside bets. They’re placed on the outer segment of the roulette table. Stakes on these bets offer lower payouts vis a vee inside bets but with increased winning probabilities. Outside bets have five sub-categories:
Black/Red– You need to place your chips on the black or red section of the felt to bet. If the ball falls on any number with the colour of your choice, you win.
Even/Odd– Here, you choose whether the ball will drop on either an odd or even number. If you place your chips on the ‘odd’ option and the ball falls on any odd numeral, you win. The same case applies when you bet on the ‘even’ option.
High/Low– On this wager, you predict if the ball will stand high (19-36) or low (1-18). To wager, place your chips on your suitable high/low space on the felt. If it lands on any digit fitting your selection, you win.
Column– There’s a ‘2 to 1’ inscribed at the bottom of the three columns of a roulette felt. Place your chips at your desired column to stake on the column bet. You win if the ball stops at any number on your wagered column choice.
Dozen– Here, you’re betting that the ball will land on one of the three ‘12’ squares. To bet, place your chips on either the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd 12 section. If the ball falls on any numeral in your selected 12 numbers, you win.
Popular Roulette Wagering Strategies
Roulette is a game of luck. That’s the first crucial bit of information every novice roulette player ought to know. While there are tested strategies that will aid in increasing your bankroll, none of them works to 100% perfection. These expert strategies include:
Martingale System– Probably the most commonly used technique in roulette is the Martingale strategy. Here, you’re advised to make even only chip bets. You’ll be required to double your previous stake every time you lose. You’ll not win every time, but at least you won’t lose your entire money.
Labouchere System– The strategy requires you to set your desired win amount. Depending on whether you’re winning or losing, you’ll need to change your stake amounts. This technique allows you to picture how much more you need to win to hit your target amount. By doing that, you’ll be avoiding more losses.
D’Alembert System– This roulette technique has striking similarities with the Martingale System. That’s because it prompts gamblers to increase their bet amounts when they lose a particular roulette round. With this strategy, you’re not likely to allow the house to collect your entire bankroll.
Fibonacci System– This strategy relies on the reputable Fibonacci mathematical sequence. Here, you bet per the Fibonacci sequence. If you win, you proceed to the succeeding number. If you lose, you go back two steps in the series.
You can employ other strategies, such as the James Bond Strategy, to increase your winning probabilities. Note: Don’t rely on these strategies too much since none of them guarantees sure wins at the roulette table. They’re only there to help you make more educated wagers at roulette. Hence, gamble responsibly and remember to stop betting when the fun ends.
The Roulette Variants/Variations
While there are three main roulette variants, you’ll find other variations of the game at our online casinos. The three dominant types of the game include French, European, and American roulette. All these versions have minor differences, which we’ll explain below, but game rules remain constant.
Therefore, that means that if you learn one variation, you can easily play all other variants. Reminder: You can enjoy the free-to-play version of your desired roulette type at our online casinos. However, it’s important to note that there’s no demo version of the live roulette games.
1. American Roulette
Earlier on, we discussed the layout of the roulette wheel. Thus, the American roulette version is different from the European and French types. That’s because it has a double zero (00) and a single zero (0) on the wheel.
The (00) reduces the winning probabilities of players at the table. That means that your chances and odds of winning at American roulette are reduced compared to the other versions. In addition, the house edge of this version is higher at 5.26%.
Even money wagers will lose if the ball lands on either (00) or (0) in American roulette. To beginners learning how to play roulette, the American version should be avoided at all costs for obvious reasons.
2. European Roulette
European roulette is the most played version both at physical casinos and on online platforms. Players prefer this version to the American variant since it has a magnified chance of winning. Who wouldn’t want that? That’s the primary reason we advise novice players to play this roulette version.
The difference between American roulette and European is in the layout of their wheels. While the American type has a single and double zero, the European version only has a single zero.
Additionally, the house edge of European roulette scales down to a coveted 2.7%. More reason for you to play this variation. However, just like American roulette, you’ll lose your even chip bet if the ball falls on zero.
3. French Roulette
Last but not least is the French roulette. This variation has two rules within the game; the en prison and la partage rule. Don’t let the French terminologies deceive you into thinking it’s a complicated roulette version.
On the contrary, it’s not only the best-in-class roulette type but also among all casino games. That’s because it has a down-to-earth house edge at only 1.35%. That’s insane! The French roulette wheel also has a single zero pocket which automatically makes the house edge low.
The house edge scales even lower thanks to the rules mentioned above. Let’s discuss them below:
La Partage– This term is French for ‘sharing’ when translated into English. The rule allows players to get back half their stake on even money bets if the ball falls on zero.
En Prison– This rule’s similar to la partage, except half of the player’s stake remains on the table here. The tern can translate to ‘in prison’ in English since the player’s stake is not returned to them. Instead, it’s saved for the next bet.
However, roulette variations aren’t limited to the three stated above. Other roulette versions include Double Ball, Mini, Multi-Wheel, German, and English roulette. In addition, all these variations have their live-dealer versions for those who fancy playing in live dealer rooms.
Handy Roulette Tips for Beginners
- Play European roulette as it has greater winning probabilities compared to American roulette.
- Play the demo versions of roulette offered by our casinos to practice before getting into the real action.
- Set deposit limits and never wager more than you can afford.
- Remember that no strategy’s perfect. So, don’t rely on tactic too much since roulette’s a game of chance.
- Roulette Odds and Payouts
- Now you’ve learned the simple roulette rules and how to play the game. While it’s essential to know playing roulette, understanding what you stand to win with each bet is equally critical. Knowing the odds and payouts will help you make enlightened bets while in the right frame of mind. The goal’s to win as much as possible and not to lose all your money.
Roulette odds and payouts are the same across all the three major variants, as shown below. The difference comes in the win probabilities of each. Also, the house edge involved in each variant differs, as discussed above.
Bet Type Bets Odds & Payouts Win Probability in %
European French American European French American
Inside Straight Up 35:1 35 to 1 35:1 2.70 2.70 2.60
Inside Split 17:1 17 to 1 17:1 5.40 5.40 5.30
Inside Street 11:1 11 to 1 11:1 8.10 8.10 7.90
Inside Corner 8:1 8 to 1 8:1 10.80 10.80 10.50
Inside Basket – – 6:1 – – 13.2
Inside Line 5:1 5 to 1 5:1 16.2 16.2 15.8
Outside Red/Black 1:1 1 to 1 1:1 48.65 48.65 47.37
Outside Even/Odd 1:1 1 to 1 1:1 48.65 48.65 47.37
Outside High/Low 1:1 1 to 1 1:1 46.65 46.65 47.37
Outside Column 2:1 2 to 1 2:1 32.40 32.40 31.60
Outside Dozen 2:1 2 to 1 2:1 32.40 32.40 31.60
You’ll realize that the basket bet doesn’t have odds and win probabilities in the table. That’s because you cannot place a basket bet in European and French roulette. The option is only available in the American version.
Furthermore, the win probabilities in American roulette are lower compared to the other versions. Hence, it would be best to play the French and European types for better winning opportunities at roulette. You can reference the above table anytime to see all the odds and bets you can make in roulette.
- Baccarat
Baccarat is an exciting game, full of suspense and intrigue! Baccarat is both simple to learn and play. A game of baccarat has three possible outcomes: Player win, Banker win, and tie. Note that “Banker” does not refer to the house. Participants in the game have the option to bet on either the player or bankers hand.
1 - Know that you can bet on either of two hands. One is the Banker's hand, the other is the Player's hand. A player may bet on either hand. Bets must be placed on either the Player or Banker before cards are dealt.
2 - Know how cards are dealt. Two cards are dealt to both the Player and the Banker. A player or casino operator holding the shoe slides one card out and places it face up in the Player's box on the felt table. The next card, the first of the Banker hand, is placed in the Banker's box on the table. The house then deals another Player card, then the second Banker card. The dealer's first round consists of two cards for both the Player and Banker.
3 - Announce the point total of both of sets of cards. Tens and face cards all are worth zero points; all other cards are worth their face value, with the ace worth one point. If a total is more than 10, the second digit is the value of the hand. For example, a 9 and a 6, which total 15, make up a five-point hand. In order to win your bet must be on the hand that totals closer to nine.
4 - Understand the "natural" win. If in the first two cards dealt, the point total is 8 or 9 for either the Player or the Banker, this is called a natural win and the game is over. Bets that have already been placed are cashed out.
5 - Determine whether the player gets a third card by looking at the point totals. The Player hand is completed first. A total of 8 or 9 for the Player will get no additional cards. The Player stands on totals of 6 or 7. On any other total, 0-5, the Player draws a third card, unless the banker has 8 or 9, in which case the bank hand wins with no further draw.
6 - Know the rules governing the third card for the Banker. If the Player stands pat (or draws no new cards), the Banker draws with a hand total of 0-5 and stays pat with a hand total of 6 or 7. All other hands are dependent on the third card the Player draws:
If the Player’s third card is 9, 10, face-card or Ace, the Banker draws when he has a 0-3, and stays with a 4-7.
If the Player’s third card is 8, the Banker draws when he has a 0-2, and stays with a 3-7.
If the Player’s third card is 6 or 7, the Banker draws when he has a 0-6, and stays with a 7.
If the Player’s third card is 4 or 5, the Banker draws when he has a 0-5, and stays with a 6-7.
If the Player’s third card is 2 or 3, the Banker draws when he has a 0-4, and stays with a 5-7.
7 - Once all cards are dealt, calculate the winning hand. The winning hand is that which totals closer to 9. In the event of a tie, neither hand wins or loses. Sometimes a commission is paid out of winnings when betting on the Banker's hand.
- Craps:
Craps is a casino dice game that involves a great deal of action and strategy, both with money and the dice.
To understand how to play casino craps, a player first needs to understand the craps table personnel and where they are located. The most common table personnel for craps games in casinos include dealers, a boxperson and a stickperson.
The boxperson is in charge of the craps table and is the immediate supervisor for the entire game. The supervisor is also in charge of the chips and must handle any disputes between the dealers and players.
The dealer to the boxperson’s right side is the 2nd base dealer. Any craps player on that side of the game is on the 2nd base side. A key way to remember this is to look at the field. On 2nd base, number two on the field is the furthest from the boxperson.
The dealer to the boxperson’s left is the 3rd base dealer. Any craps player on that side of the game is on the 3rd base. A key way to remember this is to look at the field. On 3rd base, number twelve on the field is the furthest from the boxperson (1+2=3rd base).
The dealer moving the dice with a long-hooked stick is called the stickperson. The stickperson is located center of the table-opposite of the boxperson.
If a player is “straight out” they are located at the middle end of the table on either side.
Supervisors use the color of a player’s clothing, as well as the players position to designate the player for ratings.
How to play Craps:
The game of craps has many exciting aspects to it. The concept of playing craps is to roll a number (a point) with two dice and then roll that same number again before a seven is rolled. The person at the craps table that rolls the dice is called “the shooter.”
When there is a number marked by the “pucks,” it means that the number is the “point” of the game. This is the number that the shooter is trying to make before seven rolls.
If the point is made, the puck is turned “off” and the shooter shoots again. It is now a “come out roll.” A “come out roll” means that it is the beginning of the game and there in no point established.
If the next number that rolls is a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, then that is the point of the game. The shooter again tries to shoot the point before seven. If seven rolls before the point, we call that a “seven out.” The shooter loses control of the dice and we give the dice to the next shooter.
A new shooter makes a point and then tries to make the point before a seven, just as the previous shooter.
Betting in Craps & Craps Strategy:
When playing Craps, the most common craps bets are pass line, place bets, hard ways and craps & eleven. Below are several betting terms that you should familiarize yourself while playing craps.
Pass Line Bet: Players are betting that on the first roll 7 or 11 rolls to win, 2, 3, or 12 loses. If a number such as: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 rolls, the number must repeat before a seven to win.
Don’t Pass Bet: Player betting that on the first roll 2 or 3 rolls to win, 12 is a push, 7 or 11 loses. If a number such as: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 rolls, a seven must roll before the number repeats.
Come Bet: Is just like the pass line bet, same rules apply. It’s a game within a game.
Don’t Come Bet: Is similar to the Don’t Pass bet, same rules apply. It’s a game within a game.
Field Bet: If any of the numbers that are in the field box come out, player wins. A field bet can also be referred to as a “ONE ROLL BET.”
Place Bet: Wagers made on the point numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) that are not contract bets. A Place Bet is “off” on the come-out roll unless the player indicates otherwise.
Proposition Bet: One roll bet, the numbers are 2, 3, 7, 11 and 12.