Should I bet on big 6 and big 8?

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The Big 6 and Big 8 at Craps

9 July 2006

By John Marchel

This is a bet at craps that you place yourself on the table layout marked Big 6 or Big 8. It pays even money when a 6 or 8 is rolled. You lose if 7 comes up, and nothing happens as long as other numbers continue to appear. It is an "all-day" bet, and you can remove the bet at any time.

Betting on the Big 6 or 8 is a poor bet for the player. The house advantage is a whopping 9.09 percent. In fact, the New Jersey Gaming Commission thinks this is such a bad bet that they have prohibited Atlantic City casinos from offering it, so you will not find that wager on the felts in that town.

John Marchel is an author, speaker, teacher and player -- what John plays are casino games. He’s been a casino player for over 25 years and has played successfully in Europe, Panama, the Caribbean, Canada, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, on Indian reservations, cruise ships and in over 350 casinos throughout the US. He is also the author of six books about gambling, and has written numerous magazine articles and is currently a columnist for three gambling magazines and one internet magazine. Since 1988 John has combined his experience as a manager, teacher and player to present seminars and lectures about gambling. In addition, John has had an Internet website since 1995 that offers books, special reports and tips about gambling. He also publishes a monthly Internet gambling newsletter. The newsletter keeps subscribers alert to trends, information and winning techniques that allows them to be more successful when visiting casinos. Find his website at: www.jme.com

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