Frank Scoblete – Buying the 5 and 9

Dear Mr. Scoblete,
Is it ever advantageous to buy the 5 or 9, or can you buy the 5 or 9?
Thank you,
Guy

Dear Guy:

If a location allows you to buy the 5 and 9 and pay the vig on wins only then it becomes a decent bet. If you bet $30 and they only charge you $1 on a win and return to you $44, the house has about a 1 percent…