Barbut

Introduction

Barbut, often referred to as Casino Barbut, is a straightforward game that relies on dice. A similar experience can be found in the betting options of craps. This game has gained recognition at the Holland Casino in Amsterdam and is also featured as a live dealer option offered by Lucky Streak, a company renowned for providing live gaming experiences for online casinos.

Rules

1. The game uses two six-sided dice.
2. There are two bets, the Front and Back.
3. In both scenarios, the dice are rolled until all bets are settled. It’s important to understand that the bets are in opposition to each other, which means they will be settled simultaneously.
4. The outcome of the Front bet is determined by the result of the roll:
   • 3-3, 5-5, 5-6 — Pays 1-1
   • 6-6 — Pays 1-2
   • 1,1, 2-2, 4-4, 1-2 — Loses
   • All other — Roll again
5. The results for the Back bet are also based on the roll:
   • 2-2, 4-4, 1-2 — Pays 1-1
   • 1-1 — Pays 1-2
   • 3-3, 5-5, 6-6, 5-6 — Loses
   • All other — Roll again
6. Once a player places a bet, they are not permitted to retract it.

Analysis

The table below outlines my analysis regarding the Front bet, with the bottom right cell indicating a house edge of 5.0%.

The table presented below details my findings on the Back bet, where the lower right cell reveals a house edge of 5.0%.

Written by: Michael Shackleford