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June 9th, 2017 at 3:32:59 PM permalink
There is a new craps side bet called Ride the Line. It can be found in four properties in Colorado. It is quite simple, it pays based on the number of pass line wins before a shooter sevens-out.

Please click the link and let me know what you think. As always, I welcome all questions, comments, and especially corrections. The question for the poll is would you make this bet if already playing craps? Multiple votes allowed.
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June 9th, 2017 at 4:08:25 PM permalink
If the shooter throws a 2,3 or 12 coming out, does the Ride bet lose too?

The exploding sheep poll option is my favorite "Carnac the Magnificent" bit.

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June 9th, 2017 at 4:17:03 PM permalink
Quote: Ayecarumba

If the shooter throws a 2,3 or 12 coming out, does the Ride bet lose too?



No, because it takes a seven-out to lose.

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The exploding sheep poll option is my favorite "Carnac the Magnificent" bit.



I was hoping someone would get that joke. With all due respect to your link, here is one with more footage from before and after he opened the envelope. I love watching Johnny trying to keep a straight face. This was also my favorite Carnac joke ever.

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June 10th, 2017 at 1:44:15 AM permalink
How can there be 7 different pay tables in 4 properties?
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June 10th, 2017 at 2:13:01 AM permalink
Quote: DeMango

How can there be 7 different pay tables in 4 properties?



yes
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June 10th, 2017 at 8:28:15 AM permalink
How is the count tracked? Does the boxman use a digital display, or is there a puck?

Interesting that it caps out at 11. Why not 19?
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June 10th, 2017 at 8:51:29 AM permalink
I would not play it. My style is to play pass line, maybe 6 and 8, and lots of come bets with odds. If a player has hit 11 points in a row I've made a bunch of money anyway.
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June 10th, 2017 at 10:42:30 AM permalink
Even though I bet the FireBet, I vote no.

If a shooter is good enough to win the FireBet, he probably would win this bet too. But the payouts suck for the first few levels.

Note: That opinion was achieved without looking at the HE table.



Quote: DeMango

How can there be 7 different pay tables in 4 properties?

Those are all that are available from the game's developer. It could be that all 4 properties use the same one...
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June 10th, 2017 at 10:58:17 AM permalink
Quote: DJTeddyBear

...If a shooter is good enough to win the FireBet, he probably would win this bet too. But the payouts suck for the first few levels...



The big difference with the Firebet is that this bet doesn't just pay on points made. It also counts comeout winner 7's and 11's.
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June 10th, 2017 at 2:57:46 PM permalink
So Sharpshooter, with the added wins on 7/11's on come out rolls. Pass.
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June 10th, 2017 at 3:19:00 PM permalink
Quote: DeMango

How can there be 7 different pay tables in 4 properties?



A single property would have just one pay table. They can choose which one according to how generous they want to be and their tolerance for risk.
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June 11th, 2017 at 5:40:46 AM permalink
This side bet seems taylor made for someone who can throw 18 yos in a row.
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June 11th, 2017 at 8:47:16 AM permalink
What is the HE on the ride the line for 1-2-3-4 and 5 points?
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June 29th, 2017 at 5:09:34 PM permalink
All betting systems are equally worthless, but a modified positive progression system on the Pass Line is much better than this side bet.
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June 29th, 2017 at 11:27:29 PM permalink
Well, if I gotta trek to Colorado for it, I guess I ain't a gonna go read the math about the bet since a better bet would be that I'd expire at that altitude before reaching any of the four casinos that offer it.

Anyway, I'll stick to the pass/don't pass and maybe take a gander at that All/Tall/Small bet once or twice.
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