Gambling News by House of Odds

Plan would ratify blackjack, baccarat and other games at the tribe's two Hard Rock casinos, in Broward and Tampa, and a second Broward casino in Coconut Creek, but limit Seminoles to Vegas-style slot machines in the rest of Florida. Legislative leaders have struck an 11th-hour accord on Seminole gambling that would authorize table games at Hard Rock in Hollywood and generate $150 million a year .

QUESTION: I have been told that the best bet in a casino is to bet natural odds at the craps table because the house has no edge. My question is, if this is such a good bet, why do some casinos offer to let you place bets for up to 10 times your line bet or even higher? --Bob F.