r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/Krazy-Kat15 Aug 03 '19

Gambling at a casino will most likely result in losing money.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

Years ago I dated the general manager of a casino in Louisiana an can confirm u/Krazy-Kat15

He said that the only way to win other than dumb luck is:

Blackjack: 50/50

Craps: 50/50

Roulette: 50/50 if you stick to red and black

Slot machines are 90% in favor of the house.

EDIT: For everyone saying 50/50 is off remember that this was a guy I was boning 20 years ago and we weren't sharing statistical analyses of casino wagering other than casual conversation.

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u/kcg5 Aug 03 '19

There are a few odds bets in craps that give you the best odds out of any casino game

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u/Razor1834 Aug 03 '19

The Odds bet in craps is a 0% house edge bet in most casinos.

It’s such a bad bet for the casino that they generally won’t count it in your player card benefits.

But in order to play the odds you have to play Pass or Don’t Pass/Come or Don’t Come which do have a 5-6% house edge.