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Craps is one of the most fascinating games in the casino.
If you have ever seen a crowd gathered around a table
accompanied by shouts and cheers, it's very likely to be the
craps table. The main reason this is the case is because craps
is the only casino game where bettors have an opportunity for
hands-on participation, and can be indirectly responsible for
whether or not other bettors at the table will win or lose.
It's all about the dice roll. Craps is played with a pair of
dice that are rolled by another bettor at the table, a.k.a.
the
'shooter'. Everyone placing bets at the table will get a
chance to roll the dice, although you can pass them up if you
like. Bets are placed on the table according to what
your prediction of the next dice roll will be. To
score a winning bet, you need to correctly pick the outcome of the roll,
whether it is an exact number or in a range of numbers. One
of the worst mistakes beginning craps players make is they do
not take the time to master the rules of the game and
familiarize themselves with all of the various terms before
trying to play or make use of a craps strategy. Some players
get so overwhelmed by all the options they oftentimes give up
on the game before giving it a fair chance. The ironic thing
about craps is there are only a few bets you will need to make
in order to maximize a playing strategy that can get the
Casinos Edge down lower than all other games in the casino
besides video poker and blackjack. Here are some basic craps
pointers
to keep in mind:
- Do not make Proposition Bets - the House Edge is too
high for the risk.
- Do not make Lay Bets - with the 5% commission, you are
bettor off making Place Bets or Buy Bets.
- Use caution making Buy Bets, Place Bets and Field Bets.
- Make Place Bets in Multiple Denominations - to keep the
casino from rounding down, bet increments of $6 on numbers 6
and 8, and increments of $5 on all other numbers.
- Always make a Free Odds wager when given the opportunity
- Free odds wagers pay true odds if you bet even dollar
increments on points 5 and 9 and $5 increments on points 6
and 8.
Let's go over some terms and the available bets on the craps
table: Come Out Roll - The very first roll after all
bets have been cleared from the table. Point Number -
If the come-out roll is not a 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12 the rolled
number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) becomes the point number.
Pass Line Bet - If you place your chips in the area
marked Pass Line, and the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the first roll, you win. If
the shooter rolls a 2, 3 or 12 you lose. If it is any other
roll, the 'point' is established and this must be rolled
again before a 7 in order for your bet to win. If a 7 is
rolled before the point number is rolled again, your bet
loses.
Come Bet - The rules for the Come Bet are the same as
the rules for the Pass Line Bet, except this bet is
made after the point is established.
Don't Pass Line Bet - The opposite of a Pass Line
bet, if you place your chips in the area marked Don't Pass,
and the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the first roll, you lose.
If the shooter rolls a 2 or 3 you win. A 12 is a push and any
other rolled number will become the established point, which
if rolled again before a 7, makes a losing bet.
Don't Come Bet - The opposite of the Come Bet, a
Don't Pass bet is the same as the Don't Pass Line Bet, except
that the bet cannot be made until the point is established. Once the point is established a 2 or
3 wins on the next roll, a 7 or 11 loses, a 12 is a push and any other
rolled number will win if a 7 is rolled before that number is
rolled again.
Place Bets - Once the point has been established, a
chip can be set in the boxes marked 'win' with corresponding
odds below the 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. This bet will win if the
chosen number is rolled before a 7. Conversely, Place Bets can
be made on losing numbers as well. These can be made before
the Point number is established, and are placed in the boxes
marked 'lose' with corresponding odds (above the lay bet
boxes). This bet will win if a 7 is rolled before the chosen
number is rolled. Propositions Bets - Any roll bets
marked in a separate area of boxes. These include the Any
Seven, Any Craps, Hardway's and One Roll Bets.
Field Bets - A bet for one roll only and wins if a 2,
3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12 is rolled. Any other number rolled is
a losing bet. Bets are made by placing chips in the Field Box
at any time.
Big 6 and Big 8 - Placed on any roll and is a winner
if a 6 or 8 comes out before a 7. Lay - This bet
can be placed at any time, and is made by placing chips in the
boxes marked 'lay', corresponding to the number directly
underneath the box. The bet wins if a 7 is rolled before the
chosen number. Buy - The Buy bet is the exact
opposite of the Lay bet, and is made by placing chips in the
boxes marked 'buy', corresponding to the number directly above
the box. The buy bet wins if the chosen number is rolled
before a 7.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the layout
of a craps table and quiz yourself regarding where you can
place your chips for the various bets and what each bet
entails. Definitely start out with fun money. When you have
the rules down and are comfortable playing, you will then be
ready to play craps with real money and make use of a betting
strategy.
more craps strategy
November 24, 2007 -
Craps Stake Sizes - When taking the odds on 'right'
come and pass bets, it is important to bet in particular
denominations in order to maximize your payouts.
November 5, 2007 -
Taking the Odds - A highly advantageous bet to make
when circumstances warrant, taking the odds is free odds on
pass and come bets, and is the last bet online casinos will
want you to make. |
