Fire bets are not a bad bet, your friend just bet too much per bet. If you just bet a buck or two it can pay a decent reward, the most I bet is $5.

Harrah's KC, hit 5 of 6 on a fire bet with a $5 bet, paid $1,000. Total for the night, up, $900 and that included having to buy drinks and pay for my wife playing slots for 8 hours.

I have hit several fire bets at Harrah's in KC although overall I am down due to other betting.

This summer hit a 5 of 6 fir bet at Bally's in LV, first casino we stopped in upon arriving, placed a $1 on fire bet and won $250 on that plus $28 on place bets in the from the same roler. The gentleman next to me explained if I learned how to bet I would make more money, when asking him how much he had won net for the night so far he was down ONLY $5200. Didn't take advice from him

After winning I took my winning and moved on. One thing we love about Vegas, you can move around and take your winnings. Sooner or later if you stay at a casino too long, they will beat you. That's why they are in business.

Well, now I have the bug, maybe go for a session for New Year's and try my luck.

Happy New Year all!