Craps Hedge
April 6th, 2011 at 2:47:31 PM
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I know a hedge bet in craps is a bad bet, but if you had to make one hedge bet, are there any thoughts on the best one you could make? Thanks
April 6th, 2011 at 2:57:39 PM
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it's too bad "any 7" is such a sucker bet since it is otherwise so obvious, once the point is established.
I am thinking one situation is when too many come bets wind up being points, when that wasnt what you really like to risk, a guy might need to take off the free odds. That's not exactly hedging of course. But trying to set up a DP against it is a hedge.
I am thinking one situation is when too many come bets wind up being points, when that wasnt what you really like to risk, a guy might need to take off the free odds. That's not exactly hedging of course. But trying to set up a DP against it is a hedge.
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April 6th, 2011 at 3:04:43 PM
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There is no hedge bet that isn't a total ripoff.
I like to place 6 or 8 sometimes, if the point is an obscure number setting me up to lose. It's an easy win that pays back the lost point wager, unless you seven out entirely. But that's it.
I like to place 6 or 8 sometimes, if the point is an obscure number setting me up to lose. It's an easy win that pays back the lost point wager, unless you seven out entirely. But that's it.
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April 6th, 2011 at 3:12:39 PM
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If you're playing don't pass/don't come, the fire bet is a good hedge.
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April 6th, 2011 at 3:13:52 PM
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The fire door exit is a better hedge
April 6th, 2011 at 3:40:13 PM
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Quote: buzzpaffThe fire door exit is a better hedge
It doesn't really pay, does it? But it can be a good escape :P
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April 6th, 2011 at 5:21:12 PM
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I currently play a hedge now and then... after the point is established $30 don't come.. place 6&8 for $12.. after one roll if 6or8 hit collect $14 and then place 6&8 for $24.. collect $6 if 7 out, or lose two of the $14 if 6 or 8 made. If 4 or 10 then place $20 and win $10 if either are hit or a seven out. If 5 or 9 then place $25 and win $5 either way. 2 & 3 have a plus one against the 11 and 12 is a wash. This works pretty good most of the time. Looking for something better.
April 6th, 2011 at 8:47:25 PM
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Quote: P90There is no hedge bet that isn't a total ripoff. ...
Since someone else has mentioned the fire bet, I thought I would add this. I think there is a thread around here that discusses the situation where you have a fire bet in play and several different points have already been made and an additional point has been set. I think the conclusion was that in that case, a hedge of laying the point can be a very rational choice and not a ripoff. But the situation is rather special.
April 6th, 2011 at 9:58:53 PM
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Well, yes. But in that case, the fire bet was a long shot you got ripped off on in the first place, and probably have wasted more money fire-betting before getting this one.
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April 6th, 2011 at 10:07:28 PM
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It seems like you're looking for hedging STRATEGIES, but I've always had a weakness for the craps bet on the come out. I really really hate it when they say "craps check".
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