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There are multiple don’t pass strategies in craps, but what’s the best one? I highlight several popular systems here and let you decide for yourself. Before I explain how they work, I want to give you a warning: no don’t pass strategy in craps can remove the house edge completely, which is roughly 1.4% for this wager. You’re still playing at a disadvantage, so all systems revolve around manipu...

Craps buy bets are one of three types of craps bets where you must pay the casino a commission (vig) to place. This is because you’re getting what's known as ‘true odds.’ For buy bets, the casino pays the gambler winnings based on the real chances of rolling that specific number before losing.  If this seems confusing, then continue reading below as we further explain what craps buy bets ...

In the ultimate battle between old-school cool and new-age popularity, we are going to compare the world’s most popular poker game, Texas Hold’em, to poker’s pioneering game, five card draw. Comparing Texas Hold’em vs 5 card draw will pit the venerable poker games against each other, to decide once and for all, which game is better! In order to decide which game is the best, first, we are goin...

If you are a gambler that is looking for your best opportunity to win money, you may have asked yourself at some point, which game is better, poker or blackjack? Both games offer an opportunity to use your skill to better improve your chances of winning, so they tend to attract some of the same players. But I am here to tell you that while both games require a similar skill set...

Craps can be intimidating to new players. There are lots of places to put your chips and plenty of craps bets you can take. Knowing which craps bets to make and when to make them will have a big impact on your success. Some bets are more complicated than others. The more complex betting options are best reserved for experienced players with advanced craps strategies. On the other hand, there a...

If you're starting your craps journey and don’t know what the pass line craps bet is, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s in your local casino or playing online craps, the wager, and our strategies for the craps pass line are the same. We'll walk you through the fundamentals of the pass line bet in craps, from placing your wager before the come out roll (where 7 or 11 wins and 2, 3, and 12 lo...

Slot machine payout percentage determines your chances of getting that big win. In this guide, we can identify four basic ways to figure out the payout percentage of a particular slot machine. We also help you determine the payout percentage of a slot machine you’re about to play. I thought of four solid methods for working out a machine’s theoretical RTP and decided to put them...

Bonus spin blackjack is an excellent choice if you want to play 21 with a twist. The rules of this variant feature a few extra payouts and even a spinning wheel with amazing prizes! But how does it all work? Keep reading to see the blackjack with bonus spin rules, odds, payouts, and house edge! I also share my two cents on the pros and cons of the game. How to Play Bonus Spin Blackjack ...

Blackjack return to player (RTP) indicates how much money you can expect to win in the long run. For example, 99% RTP means that you’ll earn $99 back for every $100 wagered. You definitely want to play at tables that offer high RTP. Some 21 games can even feature over 99.5% payback. Unfortunately, not every blackjack game provides a simple RTP figure. This is especially true at land-based casi...

Betting systems are a losing proposition in the long run. That’s an established fact, and I won’t argue with that fact here. What I will say is this: Betting systems can make for some entertaining gambling sessions. And you can sometimes win with a betting system, just like you can sometimes win without a betting system. You’re welcome to try any of the betting systems listed bel...

One of the most popular ways to gamble is to play card games. But what if you’ve never played a card game before? I know it seems impossible, but I’ve met people who don’t know the first thing about a deck of cards. This post aims to provide a concise introduction to card games for people who know absolutely nothing about the subject. The Features of a Standard Deck of Cards Most card games...