Dec 23 2025
Beating the Lucky Pairs Baccarat Side Bet
Lucky Pairs (LP) is one of the names given to the non-proprietary baccarat side bet that simply pays 11-to-1 for a dealt pair. The player can wager on either or both of the Player or Banker side to be dealt a pair. This wager is also available for blackjack (player only), with varying payouts depending on the number of decks used.
Review of "A Favorable Side Bet in Nevada Baccarat," by Thorp and Walden
One of the great heroes of casino game analysis is Edward O. Thorp. He is best known for his seminal work, Beat the Dealer, originally published in 1962. Over 50 years later, it is still in the top five best-selling books on blackjack listed on Amazon. What is not so well-known is that Thorp also published a research article, with co-author William E. Walden, on beating two baccarat side bets.
10 Things To Know Before Playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em
In poker rooms at live casinos and at online poker sites, Texas Hold’Em is by far the most popular game.
A Brief History Of The Casino
Whether picking a winner in the battle between gladiators in the arena, or betting on who'd have the highest number after rolling dice, we've been obsessed with gambling throughout history.
