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If the pay out for a Don’t Pass Odds bet equals the amt. of the Flat wager, then the Odds bet is bridged. The section of your Odds wager that’s the same as the Flat bet is laid literally beside to the Flat wager. Then, the remainder of the Odds bet is positioned on top "bridging" them. For example, consider you make a $5 Don’t Pass wager and the player tosses a point of eight. Knowing the true odds for the eight are six:five (i.e., six ways to roll a seven, and five ways to roll an eight), you then lay six dollars in Odds with the expectation of acquiring $5. In this example, if you win the six dollars Odds bet, you earn 5 dollars, which clearly equals the amt. you win with your $5 Flat wager. Therefore, since your Flat bet and Odds bet capture the same amt. (five dollars each), you bridge your 6 dollars Odds wager by laying a five dollar chip directly beside to your $5 Flat wager, and then laying the one dollar chip so it bridges the 2 five dollar chips.

If the payout for a Don’t Pass Odds bet does not equal the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is heeled. This basically means you lay the first chip of your Odds wager chip stack directly next to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining Odds bet chips on that individual chip but offset and leaning on that first chip (your Odds wager chip stack is crooked due to the fact that it’s leaning on the first chip).

Befuddled? That’s fine, don’t get nervous. The croupier is always ready to assist if you don’t remember. After a couple of instances, it all makes sense. It won’t take too long before you are an expert. If you’re not certain what to do the first time you attempt it, simply inform the dealer, "I want to place some Odds but I don’t know if it should be bridged or heeled." The croupier asks, "How much do you want to lay?" Let’s say you indicate, "15 dollars to win 10." The dealer asks you to drop your chips on the table (croupiers are not permitted to accept anything, especially chips, directly from a competitor), and then the croupier properly heels or bridges them based on the amount of your Flat bet. You will quickly get the hang of it. Just do not be hesitant to ask the dealer inquiries. His or Her job is just to deal, but also to be friendly and assist the gamblers.