Place 4 & 10
Placing the 4 or 10 covers the hardest point numbers to roll, and the payout reflects it at 9:5. But the edge is a steep 6.67%, the worst of the place bets. On these two numbers you are almost always better off buying them instead, which pays true 2:1 for a small commission.
6.67% edge, the weakest place bet. Buy these numbers instead.
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How to place it
Hand chips to the dealer and say 'place the 4' or 'place the 10.' It pays 9:5, so bet in multiples of 5.
Also called: place the 4, place the 10.
Frequently asked questions
Should I place or buy the 4 and 10?
Buy them. Buying pays true 2:1 for a 5% commission on the win, cutting the edge to 1.67% versus the place bet's 6.67%. On the 4 and 10 the buy is clearly the better deal.
How much does place 4 or 10 pay?
It pays 9:5. A 5-dollar bet wins 9. Betting in multiples of 5 keeps the numbers clean.
Why is the place 4 edge so high?
The 4 and 10 each roll only three ways out of 36, versus six ways for the 7. The 9:5 payout does not fully make up for how rarely they hit, leaving a 6.67% edge.