can be found here<\/a>. Seriously, this side bet competes with keno (house edges of up to 35%) as the worst bet in a casino.<\/p>\nSo, as with most bets in a casino, caution is paramount. It’s fairly safe to assume side and specialty bets aren’t great for players, so they should be avoided, or at least bet sparingly.<\/p>\n
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