Good Casino Bets

Online casinos offer hundreds of different games and many games offer different types of bets that players can make when playing the games. In order to ensure players minimize their losses and maximize their winning potential there are good casino bets that are recommended and bad casino bets that are recommended to avoid.

Here is a list of casino bets you should stick to when trying to maximize your winning potential:

Blackjack
The game of blackjack offers one of the lowest casino edge of all casino games and even players who are unable to count cards should try and play this game as when applying the right strategy the player has very good chances of making a good return on their investment.

Video Poker
There are many variants of video poker and some offer better odds then others. Players should try and stick to Jacks or Better and aim to play video poker machines that offer a higher payout percentage. Some machines even offer a higher than 100% payout percentage so it's better to play those. Always make sure you are familiar with the best playing strategy for your chosen game and stick to it. Let your head guide you and do not succumb to any whims.

Craps
Craps offers a multitude of bets and some are very tempting due to their high payout return, however they offer very bad odds. Players should stick to Pass and Don't Pass bets as the house edge on these bets is never higher than 1.41%. Place 6 and 8 are also decent bets with a house edge of 1.52%.

Baccarat
The game is very player-friendly as long as you avoid the 'idiot bet' Egalite (the tie bet). Never put your money on the tie bet.

Poker
Any professional poker player will tell you that poker is first and foremost a game of skill. Yes, you are depended on the cards you are dealt, but how you play them and when you play them is what makes the difference between winners and losers. Make sure you know all the rules of the poker variant you are about to play and study the odds and learn to make the right moves at the right time before wagering big money on poker.

Roulette
The variety of bets in roulette can be a bit confusing to newcomers to the game. As a rule of thumb it is advised to stick to 'even money' bets and generally prefer the 'outside bets' to the 'inside bets'. They offer a lower payout but much higher chances of making the bet. Avoid making single number bets in spite of the tempting 36 to 1 payout. If you insist on making number bets then stick to 'corner bets' and 'six line bets' as they offer better odds then other 'inside bets'.