Do you ever take a bet on the side?

[Full House]

I have played the Ladbrokes Poker site for a few months now, and notice that they have a side bet option.

Does anyone know how this works, as it looks fairly interesting. Especially if I have a Full House!!!

[pinnie]

Party has that option too, but I have never used it. It's not my thing, I just don't like -EV games that much.

[chocolatee]

that's also interesting...how do you actually use this option?

[Mika Ollila]

Party has that option too, but I have never used it. It's not my thing, I just don't like -EV games that much.

I recall that on the Party Poker side bet you are betting on if all flop cards are of the same color.

Don't know how the Ladbrokes one works.

[Avian]

That sounds interesting, but I prefer the standard betting system. No reason to overcomplicate the situation.

[ester11]

yes when we played stud we'd make side bets on highest or lowest cards turned up in each others hands.

[bigslickrick]

I have never seen this at any of the sites that I play at. What is the side bet for? Do you bet against the other players or are you wagering on something with the house? I am really not understanding what this side bet option is??

[blf2much]

I dont bet on the side. I like to concentrate on the hand I am playing without worrying about other activity.

[C8H10N4O2]

I wouldn't bet on the side either. I don't think I've seen this offered in any poker rooms these days though. This side betting thing is a little out of date.

[liladypokerpro]

The only side bets I have ever or will ever participate in are the ones between me and friends about who will last longer in a game. Those are fun... especially if you win them often LOL I do them mostly at home but I know of a few other places that do them for SnGs & MTTs online... they call them "last longer bets."