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Baccarat and craps: the value bets
Time saverIn baccarat bet Banker (1.06%). In craps take Pass or Don't Pass (about 1.4%) and add free odds, which carry zero edge. Skip ties and proposition bets.
Baccarat
Banker 1.06%, Player 1.24%, Tie about 14.4%. The scoreboards are decoration.
Craps
Pass line 1.41%. Odds behind it have no edge. Field bets and center-table props are where the table takes the most.
Educational content, not financial or legal advice. Gambling involves risk. 18+.
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Bankroll management and the Kelly criterion
Time saverKelly says stake f = (bp - q) / b where b is net odds, p win probability and q = 1 - p. If the result is zero or negative, do not bet. Most pros use a fraction of Kelly to cut variance.