HSP 135-01
Albion College
Fall 02025

Discussion questions for BGMNBN, Ch. 4
DLs: Vanessa & Alex

1. Do you think it is profitable for casinos to take the time and energy to create these modified games?

2. Why do you think roulette is a game that tends to be modified as much as it is?

3. Do you think it is good for gambling that these games are constantly evolving? Or would you rather see games stay "traditional"?

4. What makes the side bets so alluring to those who choose to gamble?

5: People are creative when it comes to new ways to take your money. Looking at the new variations of Roulette, do you think you could devise your own casino ready game?

6. Does Crapless Craps take away money that a casino might win?  If you can�t bet on the shooter not passing you stop a whole line of quite profitable Gambling.

7. With names such as Card Craps and EZ Baccarat, do you think game designers are trying to sucker in people to playing games they don�t understand due to previous experience with actual craps or actual baccarat?

8. In Oklahoma Roulette the House Advantage is over 25%, while in Roulette 73 it was as low as 1.37%. Why is there such a significant House Advantage in similar modified games?

9. Is Free Odds a deceptive term in order to make uneducated gamblers feel more confident with the bet? (p 173)

10. A no cash value chip provides gamblers with more money to gamble for a lower price. Does this strategy benefit casinos or gamblers more?