Gambling Guide
Last Updated: December 10, 2005
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Penalty Shootout
Introduction
Penalty Shootout is a game found at Internet casinos using Playtech software. The game can be found under the Arcade Games menu.
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Rules
There are five bets available on where to kick a soccer ball into the goal. Each has a probability of winning commensure with about a 97% return.
Analysis
The following table shows the probability of winning and return for all five bets.
Penalty Shootout
| Bet | Probability | Pays | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower left | 0.323 | 3 | 0.969 |
| Upper left | 0.081 | 12 | 0.972 |
| Top | 0.192 | 5 | 0.96 |
| Upper right | 0.081 | 12 | 0.972 |
| Lower right | 0.323 | 3 | 0.969 |
Disclaimer
I was hired by Playtech to help design all of their Arcade Games. I was given permission by Playtech to publish this analysis.
Written by:Michael Shackleford
