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Understanding Dice Odds

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Rolling an 11
 Understanding Dice Odds

Two ways to make an 11

There are two ways to roll and 11. Three of the 36 combinations will be an 11 so the odds are 17 to 1.

On the come out roll the 11 is a natural winner.

The 11 is called "Yo" by the stick man to avoid any confusion becasue 11 and 7 sound so much alike.

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