Many people will be visiting a casino this summer, whether on a trip to Vegas, on a cruise ship, or just at a local casino during a 'staycation.'

But before you go, you may want to know which games give you the best chance of winning.

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So we went behind the scene at two casinos, and spoke with the game managers, to find out which games give you an edge.

Table Games Your Best Bet

Jay Bean, a Caesar's floor manager, agreed to sit down with us and talk about the games with the best odds.

He said many people don't realize that table games have much better odds than slots. They are intimidated by thoughts of card sharks taking their money, with images of an intense Texas Hold 'Em tournament in their minds, and so they stick with the safe games: the slots.

But they are doing themselves a disservice, he said.

Bean's advice? After you've spent some time on the slot machines, move on to the Blackjack table, and start by just observing.

1. Blackjack

Blackjack has the best odds of winning, with a house edge of just 1 percent in most casinos, Bean said.

Plus, you are playing against only the dealer, not hooded poker champions.

'Blackjack is one of our easiest games to play,' Bean said. 'You're just looking for a number that beats the dealer's number without going over 21.'

If you're a novice, Bean said to sit down during a less busy time, such as the afternoon, and the dealer will walk you through the game.

But the same is not true with poker: You should practice the game with your friends first, at home, Bean said, until you are comfortable with it. Bean said novices are best off passing on the poker tables, where yes, the competition can be tough.

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http://wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/

2. Craps

So from the Blackjack table, he suggests moving on to the dice game Craps, the game with the second best odds, also nearly 50-50.

The Craps table can be a bit intimidating for the beginner with all the boxes on the table, Bean admitted. But it's really not tough, and it has one of your best chances of winning. In the end, all you are really doing is betting on a dice roll.

For more information on craps, visit:
http://wizardofodds.com/games/craps/

3. Roulette

Bean said your next stop should be the Roulette wheel. It's simple, and pays fairly well.

'So you bet on your favorite numbers,' Bean said. 'The dealer spins, and if your number comes in you win.'

If you stick to betting on just Reds or Blacks, you have nearly a 50-50 chance of walking away a winner. If it lands on red when you choose red, you will double your bet, Bean explained.

While it may seem you have an even chance of winning by simply choosing a color, there is one catch that gives the house its edge: the extra green 0 and 00 position on the wheel. It's on all American roulette wheels.

Or, if you feel lucky, play just one number. It's hard to win, but if you do it pays out 36 to 1.

For more information on roulette, visit:
http://wizardofodds.com/games/roulette/

Worst Odds

Your worst odds? The casinos, understandably, did not want to talk about games with poor odds.

So we turned to Forbes Magazine, which in a report about Best Bets at the Casino, said two popular games -- the Wheel of Fortune and the ever-popular slot machines -- have the lowest odds of winning, with a house edge of 10 percent or more.

The Experts Agree

Professor of Analytics Michael Magazine has crunched the numbers, and agreed that blackjack is the best way to go home with money in your pockets. He said if you take a little time to learn the game, you have the best odds of winning.

'You are somewhere between 44 percent to 48 percent in every single hand of winning,' he said, noting that no other casino game gives you odds that good.

But Magazine cautioned that he's not promoting gambling, because he said even games with the best odds still favor the house.

'Play it long enough and you will lose. In the long term the house doesn't lose,' Magazine said.

If You Love The Slots....

Finally, if you really enjoy playing the slots, here is some good information to know, from state casino reports we examined.

With slots, the more money you put in per bet, the higher your chance of winning. If you put the max in a penny machine, which is usually around 50 cents, you have much better odds than if you put in 2 cents.

In addition, penny slots have the lowest odds, with $1 and $5 slots paying much better.

Always gamble responsibly, and don't waste your money.
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The theme of this week is betting against teams coming off of massive emotional games. Last weekend we had two huge games in two of the biggest conferences. Those games had conference championship implications, as well as implications for these teams making it in the playoffs.

I love fading teams after these types of games the following week. It’s only human for kids to have a “let down” game after putting so much into a big matchup. So, without further ado, here are my picks ATS for the upcoming Saturday.

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Florida Gators

Saturday, November 14, 2020 – 7:00 PM ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Arkansas is a big underdog to Florida, who's coming off their largest victory all season. Not only were they able to finally defeat the kings of the east, but they destroyed them. Georgia went up in that game 14-0 off of 2 quick drives, and then the Bulldogs struggled to score again the rest of the game.

Florida took control, still in the first quarter, and never looked back. Arkansas, on the other hand, just keeps being underestimated and undervalued by seemingly everyone. They have played great in every game this year and even had a few games ripped from them by terrible luck and officiating.

I don’t think they have the talent to actually pull off the upset in this game, but I do think they will keep it close. Florida understands they just need to keep winning, and they will finally be back in the SEC Championship game. No style points necessary. Take the Razorbacks and the points at the best betting sites.

Best Bet: Arkansas -17.5 (-110) with BetOnline (Visit our BetOnline Review)

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Boston College Golden Eagles

Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 3:30 PM ET at Alumni Stadium

Best Bet Predictions For Tomorrow

The Fighting Irish are coming off of their biggest win since 1993. It was a fantastic game that went into double overtime against one of the most talented teams in the country. Also, in that game, the Irish put up more points than they have all year.

I think their mentality heading to Boston College is the same as Florida’s. Just keep winning. There is also something personal in this game for Boston College. Phil Jurkovec is a QB transfer from Notre Dame. Playing his old team might give him a little more motivation, and he will need it.

That Notre Dame looks like the best defense in the country. I have bet on Notre Dame almost every week this season. I love this team, but I feel like this week is a good week to pick against them. It might be just too many points. I’m taking the Golden Eagles and the points at top-rated sportsbooks.

Best Bet: Boston College +13.5 (-105) with Heritage Sports (Visit our Heritage Sports Review)

Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans

Saturday, November 14, 2020 - 12:00 PM ET at Spartan Stadium

Indiana has been an incredible story so far this year. Starting the season off at 3-0 with wins over big-name programs like Michigan and Penn State has to have the Hoosiers feeling great and flying high. Like the other teams I’ve mentioned above, I feel this is the week everyone comes back down to earth a little.

Michigan State has looked terrible in 2 of these games, they turned the ball over 10 times in those two games. They might not be as bad as they’ve looked if they can keep from turning the ball over. Taking dogs is scary, and this college football pick is no different. Give me the Spartans and the points against the red hot Hoosiers.

Best Bet:Michigan State +7 (-110) with Heritage Sports

Best Gambling Predictions 2020