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Last update: March 2, 2005

1

You are playing at a roulette table where the last ten numbers have been red. What color should you bet on the next spin?

Black, because it is overdue.

Red, because this is the trend.

Doesn't matter.

2

You are playing blackjack where another player is playing foolishly. What should you do?

Leave the table. By playing foolishly he is disrupting the natural flow of the cards, causing the dealer to win.

Ignore him.

Verbally taunt him to cause him to leave.

3

You have the choice of two identical slot machines to play. One has recently hit a jackpot and the other has not hit one in a long time. Which one should you play?

Doesn't matter.

Play the machine that is overdue for a jackpot. It is ripe and ready to payoff.

Play the machine that just hit, maybe it will hit again.

4

When should you take insurance in blackjack? Assume you are not counting cards.

Always

Only when I have a blackjack (even money)

When I have a blackjack or other high total

Never

5

What is the best bet in baccarat?

The Banker

The Player

The Tie

6

Which list contains the best bets in the typical Las Vegas casino, assuming competitive rules and optimal strategy is followed?

Roulette, craps, blackjack, baccarat.

Slots, video poker, keno, big six

Blackjack, craps, video poker, baccarat

Let it Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker

Pai Gow Poker, sic bo, baccarat, blackjack

7

Which is the worst bet in the casino, assuming typical rules and optimal strategy?

Caribbean Stud Poker

Let it Ride

Slots

Keno

Roulette

8

Which of these video poker machines should you play?

One with a low pay table but has been paying.

One with a high pay table that is sucking up money.

Doesn't matter.

9

Which is the best bet under Atlantic City rules?

Spanish 21 (8-deck, dealer stands on soft 17)

Craps (2X odds)

Blackjack (8-deck, dealer stands on soft 17)

Video poker (full pay jacks-or-better)

Baccarat

10

In blackjack you have a 15 and the dealer is showing a 9. You have a feeling the dealer is going to break. What should you do?

Stand

Hit

Double

11

Which of these is the worst bet on the craps table?

The field

Any 11

Any 7

Any craps

Hard 4/10

12

What should I do after a losing bet, assuming the goal is to maximize the rate of return on future bets?

Bet more.

Bet less.

Doesn't matter.

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