Competition is heating up in Colorado! Fire bet and sharpshooter bet being tested at 4 different casinos in Blackhawk and Central City. One Blackhawk casino has gone to 3X on the 12.
Player controlled bets for the dealers are a reality on the books but not implemented yet. However, I will address the Gaming Commission on this issue as they have failed in their fiduciary duty. If allowed to stand as is it will be a hell of a mess. The Commissioners don’t have a clue, until I get there. I have 2 weeks to prepare and have most of my thoughts in my head so just have to get them down on paper.
Also will prepare my argument for Table A from Wizard of Odds for the fire bet should they decide to adopt it after the testing. Now I am going to look at the Wizard for sharpshooter info as well and may prepare papers on that.
Makes me wonder how many will get 3x on the 2 or 12 to remain competitive!?
As always, change, some for the better and some not.
OneMoonCircles
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Posted by: Guest on August 8, 2012, 4:17 pm
OneMoonCircles said: One Blackhawk casino has gone to 3X on the 12.
Makes me wonder how many will get 3x on the 2 or 12 to remain competitive!?
Forgive my ignorance, but is that a Place Bet?
Is there one for the 3 and 11?
Posted by: ACPA on August 8, 2012, 4:28 pm
Noah
Posted by: Guest on August 8, 2012, 8:06 pm
I’ve been watching so much Olympics that I have the scoring of so many different games garbled together in my mind.
I attempted to make a meaningful spreadsheet on the Sharp Shooter bet while watching Soccer, Basketball, and gymnastics. The chart made no sense and neither did I. Won’t post that chart!
Posted by: Stephen C on August 9, 2012, 12:13 am
Posted by: Guest on August 9, 2012, 12:21 am
Posted by: Guest on August 9, 2012, 12:36 am
Mike-ro-wave said: I get confused sometimes about what bets are best for sure…
Sensible Bets
Pass
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.41% House Advantage[/list]
Don’t Pass
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.36% or 1.40% House Advantage[/list]
Come
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.41% House Advantage[/list]
Don’t Come
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.36% or 1.40% House Advantage[/list]
Place 6 or 8
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.52% House Advantage[/list]
Buy 4 or 10(Commission on win)
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]1.67% House Advantage[/list]
Odds 0n Pass, Don’t Pass, Come, and Don’t Come
[list]Multiple Roll Bet[/list][list]0.00% House Advantage[/list]
Posted by: Guest on August 9, 2012, 11:05 pm
Note: I am a huge fan of GTC and want to get autograph posters of the teachers to hang on the wall. I am trying to strive to follow the teachings, I am just still gambler enough not to see the harm in betting outside the scope once in a while.
I liked putting a dollar on the sharpshooter bet, even though I rarely make 3 points or more, because it is only a dollar and I waste larger amounts on stupid stuff even when I am not at the table, but I thought it was the same as someone taking odds. I never take odds if the shooter doesnt have any because I do not believe he has any confidence. I want to show the Universe that I believe it can happen. Am I still crazy then??
(Yes is an acceptable answer btw) 🙂
Posted by: ACPA on August 9, 2012, 11:39 pm
However, if you go a a casino often enough then it does nt take many trips to start to approach the long term.
You can be an advantage player by betting like GTC advises or you can be a Gambler and hope you catch a long run.
It’s your money so do whatever you want.
Noah
Posted by: brothelman on August 9, 2012, 11:48 pm
Posted by: Stickman on August 10, 2012, 12:07 am
Both 2 and 12 paying 2:1 = 5.56 percent
Either 2 or 12 paying 3:1 with the other paying 2:1 = 2.78 percent
Both 2 and 12 paying 3:1 = 0.00 percent
Posted by: brothelman on August 10, 2012, 5:15 am
Now if you have some form of control this is a bet that can be beat up and down.
smart craps will tell you what set is best ffor you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Guest on August 10, 2012, 1:01 pm
| Field Bet with Two Bonus on the 2 and 12 or the 2 and 12 pay triple[/tds] | |||||
| Toss Results[/tds] | Frequency[/tds] | Win/Loss[/tds] | Net Results[/tds] | ||
| 2[/tds] | 1 x[/tds] | Win 3 Units[/tds] | + 3 Units[/tds] | ||
| 3[/tds] | 2 x[/tds] | Win 1 Unit[/tds] | + 2 Units[/tds] | ||
| 4[/tds] | 3 x[/tds] | Win 1 Unit[/tds] | + 3 Units[/tds] | ||
| 5[/tds] | 4 x[/tds] | Lose 1 Unit[/tds] | – 4 Units[/tds] | ||
| 6[/tds] | 5 x[/tds] | Lose 1 Unit[/tds] | – 5 Units[/tds] | ||
| 7[/tds] | 6 x[/tds] | Lose 1 Unit[/tds] | – 6 Units[/tds] | ||
| 8[/tds] | 5 x[/tds] | Lose 1 Unit[/tds] | – 5 Units[/tds] | ||
| 9[/tds] | 4 x[/tds] | Win 1 Unit[/tds] | + 4 Units[/tds] | ||
| 10[/tds] | 3 x[/tds] | Win 1 Unit[/tds] | + 3 Units[/tds] | ||
| 11[/tds] | 2 x[/tds] | Win 1 Unit[/tds] | + 2 Units[/tds] | ||
| 12[/tds] | 1 x[/tds] | Win 3 Units[/tds] | + 3 Units[/tds] | ||
| Total[/tds] | 36[/tds] | [/tds] | – 0 Units[/tds] |
| Field Bet: 2 or 12 pays 3-1 | Random | Times | Payout | Equals | Return |
| Number Tossed | Frequency | ||||
| 2 | 1 | x | 1 + 2* | = | 3 Units |
| 3 | 2 | x | 1 | = | 2 Units |
| 4 | 3 | x | 1 | = | 3 Units |
| 5 | 4 | x | -1 | = | -4 Units |
| 6 | 5 | x | -1 | = | -5 Units |
| 7 | 6 | x | -1 | = | -6 Units |
| 8 | 5 | x | -1 | = | -5 Units |
| 9 | 4 | x | 1 | = | 4 Units |
| 10 | 3 | x | 1 | = | 3 Units |
| 11 | 2 | x | 1 | = | 2 Units |
| 12 | 1 | x | 1 + 2* | = | 3 Units |
| Totals | 36 | . | . | . | 0 |
| Red = Player loses | 20 | . | * Equals a bonus | . | . |
The House Advantage/Disadvantage will vary according to your ability and dice set.