A Kwok Bet (sometimes spelled Corner Bet) is a two-number wager in Fan Tan where both numbers act as equal winning selections.Unlike a Nim bet—which splits your numbers into a “Win” and a “Push”—a Kwok bet treats both chosen numbers identically: if the remaining bead count matches either of your two numbers, you win.
What Is a Kwok Bet in Fan Tan?
In Fan Tan, the round ends with a final count of 1, 2, 3, or 4 beads. A Kwok bet allows you to pick two adjacent numbers at the same time.Fan Tan layout highlighting corner Kwok bets. Nguồn: theScore Bet
When you place a Kwok bet, you are covering half of all possible outcomes with no push mechanics involved:
- Selected Numbers (Win): If either of your two chosen numbers lands, you win the payout.
- Other Two Numbers (Loss): If either of the remaining two numbers lands, you lose your stake.
How a Kwok Bet Works
There are 4 possible Kwok bet combinations on a standard Fan Tan table:
- Kwok 1-2: Wins on 1 or 2 | Loses on 3 or 4
- Kwok 2-3: Wins on 2 or 3 | Loses on 1 or 4
- Kwok 3-4: Wins on 3 or 4 | Loses on 1 or 2
- Kwok 4-1: Wins on 4 or 1 | Loses on 2 or 3
Outcomes Breakdown for “Kwok 1-2”
Kwok Bet Odds, Payouts, and House Edge
- Winning Probability: 50% (2 out of 4 outcomes)
- Losing Probability: 50% (2 out of 4 outcomes)
- Standard Payout: 0.95 to 1 (Even money minus a 5% casino commission).
Example: If you place a $20 Kwok bet on 2-3 and the final count is 2, you earn $19 in net profit (total return = $39). If the count is 1, you lose your $20 stake.
Kwok Bet vs. Other Fan Tan Betting Options
Advantages & Disadvantages of Kwok Bets
Benefits
- Straightforward Mechanics: No push rules to track—you either win or lose.
- High Win Rate: A 50% chance of winning makes it one of the most consistent options on the table.
- Great for Beginners: Offers a simple, even-money-style wager similar to Red/Black in Roulette or Player/Banker in Baccarat.
Drawbacks
- Lower Payouts: Because your win probability doubles compared to a standard Fan bet, your payout drops from 2.85:1 down to 0.95:1.
- Commission Drag: The 5% house rake on wins cuts into long-term profit margins.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming It’s a Push on the Second Number: Beginners often confuse Kwok 1-2 with 1 Nim 2. In a Kwok bet, both 1 and 2 pay out as full wins.
- Forgetting the Commission: Even-money bets in Fan Tan pay 0.95:1, not true 1:1, due to the house commission deducted from winning bets.