Jan 06 2009
Big 6 and Big 8: Don’t Do It!
On the Craps table there are a few really good bets, a lot of sucker bets, and 2 bets that should never, ever be bet.
Those bets are the Big 6 and the Big 8. They appear on the lower, outside corners of the layout on each side, between the two Don’t Passes. They are usually in red, in big boxes, and simply say “6″ and “8.”
Some casinos have even had the kindness to take these bets off the table, but if they are there, don’t bet them.
These bets are exactly identical to a 6 or 8 place bet, except that they pay even money. That’s right. You can make a bet that pays 7:6, or you can bet the exact same bet, and it will pay even. So not only are you increasing the house odds by 20%, you’re doing it for no reason.
I can understand people betting the field, the horn, the hardways, and other bad bets. Gamblers are superstitious people, and some of us like our certain numbers or dice combinations. But remember, if 6 or 8 is your number, bet it as a place bet, not the “Big 6″ or “Big 8.”
Great blog! Yes, skip that darn big 6!!!
I got a comment from you about a month ago, sent email but no reply. Might not have had right email. Yes, I want to link your blog to mine, allaboutpoker.today.com! I think our blogs are very complimentary, and I love the content to casual gamblers you provide.
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Thanks for the link, and for coming by and commenting. Good to know somebody’s reading, and hopefully the few other people that are reading my blog visit your site through my blogrolls. Thanks again!
Zach
Been around casinos all these years and didn’t know that. Of course, I don’t shoot craps but have made that 6 8 bet a couple of times in my life, while walking thru the casino. thanks for sharing & come & viis me. i am on my way to the allaboutpoker! deardealer.today .com
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Yeah, it’s a pretty appealing bet if you’re just walking by. Then again, most bets that jump out at you in casinos are not wise ones.
I need a little help with both you and woolybooly as to how to link up, set up RSS feeds etc. The three of us should work together as all our blogs are complimentary.
PG
I’m not really sure how to set up an RSS feed myself, so I’m afraid I can’t be of that much help on that one… let me know more specifically what you’re thinking of, though.