Apparently Greektown has bought the right to a new table game, Tug of
War. Sounds like another "carnival" game to me, similar to War.
Linda Boyd asked me to post the link here so y'all can fool around
with it and post what you think.
http://www.equitygaming.com/demo.html
Here's some comments sent by Linda from the inventor:
I would love to share the game with this individual and any others he
knows. Please feel free to share these math comparisons. I would also
be happy to demonstrate how I would play the game by hedging on the
ends and "buying" the bets which for me is the best strategy to:
1. Stay in action longer
2. Go for the highest return at the least risk
The game cannot be "beaten". But the game can be played in such a
fashion as to leverage ones advantages when they do occur (half the
time!!!) to reach the limit by players who would otherwise never have
a shot at a score. The ability to take or lay 3 to 1 is the longest
of any game (craps/roulette) and streaks can be tracked ala Baccarat
and Roulette with a lower house hold %.
None of the other games offers the hedging advantage that can itself
be played to increased payoff with literally ZERO risk! The trade off
(which no other game offers) is patience and catching a "hand" --just
like very game. This is pure gambling - the twist is he the spread of
the hedge. Get 3 to 1 on opposites. Whew!
Table Game Hold Percentages
Tug-O-War High Card Bet 1.7%, Tug-O-War wagers 2.5%
Roulette single zero 2.70%, Double Zero 5.26%
3 Card Poker form 2.32% to 7.28% on main game
Let It Ride 2.9% to 3.7% depending upon pay tables
Casino War 2.06% to 3.73% depending upon house rules to pay double on
war ties and number of decks
367 Poker 3.49%, 41.2%, 3.28% on the three hands
Craps Pass Line 1.41% - Don't Pass 1.36%