If you have ever been to a casino, then you have undoubtedly heard of the Bet. The Bet is the most common form of gambling at a casino, and it is also one of the most popular. It is the game of chance, and as such it attracts people from all walks of life. While you are most likely to hear about Poker or Stud Poker as being the most popular, there is a whole world of betting to be found in casinos and we will touch upon a few of those here.
The first type of Bet is called the Big Bet. It is very large, and if you are playing with more than one person, it can reach into the thousands of dollars. The Big Bet can be placed on almost any outcome, and this is what makes it a Bet. In the same way that an Insurance company would insure your car against damage due to an accident, a Casino will insure you against loss or damage due to the results of their own Bet.
The second type of Bet is the Jackpot. A Jackpot is so big that it will literally pay for the bets taken and still leave the winning player with more money than they started out with! There are various ways to win a Jackpot, ranging from playing a certain number of games to carrying on odds across multiple casinos. The jackpot is a key factor in making a successful Bet and to play successfully, a player must ensure that they know just how much the Jackpot is at any given moment.
One of the most popular Bet types is the Parlay. A Parlay Bet is when a player is betting one part of their bankroll on one proposition and yet is betting one part of their bankroll on four different propositions. As you can imagine, this can get quite complicated, and often the person who is ‘off the table’ will not be having the money to win the Parlay. The good news for these players is that the machines that execute the Parlays are programmed to look at each of the player’s bets, and then award one point for each one. The more people that win a point, the bigger the bonus becomes.
Finally, there is the Counter Bet. A counter bet is an off-line Bet, where the person does not physically place their bet with the bookie. Instead, the bet is placed by a third party, on behalf of the bettor. The third party usually pays the bettors after the race and will require them to sign a release form before cashing the bet.
Now, there are some people that simply love Betting. This type of Bet is referred to as a Plummer. A Plummer is usually more about luck, as you have very little control over whether you will actually come out on top or lose money. However, there are many people that enjoy this type of Betting, as they are able to set the level at which they will wager. A Plummer is great for when you need to be on the safe side, as you are at less risk of going over your set amount.
