Straight versus Box

Reply #4

Jon D — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:49:50 GMT

Looks like Straight/Box has taken the lead in the poll, that is what I typically bet myself, and I suspected that would be the favorite. Seems like a reasonable compromise with the 50c/50c split bet, you cover 6 times as many numbers as straight, but if you do hit straight you still get about 2/3 of the prize compared to a $1 straight bet.

We don't have any of the fancy 1-off or front/back-pair bets in CA pick 3, and I'm not sure I'd ever use those even if we had them. But I assume at least s... [ More ]

Reply #3

Boney526 — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:09:15 GMT

I voted box, because I usually do play more of my numbers box than straight and box. A few of them I do straight and box, (actually usually just my bday- and any others I feel strongly about)

I've also played doubles wheel (super-straight) and straight. I like that because the bet is $2 flat, and you would either win straight once or twice.

Reply #2

Teamprofit — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:30:50 GMT

I voted for Straight/Box but it all comes down to what your state offers.

Reply #1

Boney526 — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:26:22 GMT

If I have to pick either Straight or Box, I'd pick box. But... I usually play a couple numbers straight and box, and a couple box.

Straight versus Box

Jon D — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:24:39 GMT

This topic has probably been hashed out before in the past, but could not find any recent one, so here is a poll to see what the current preference is.

When you play Pick 3 games, do you typically bet Straight, Box, Straight/Box, or one of the other types of bets/combos? (some states like CA do not have other types of bets) Or do you mix it up a lot and play all the different styles of bets