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Blackjack .:. Roulette .:. Slots .:. Craps .:. Baccarat .:. Sic Bo .:. Poker .:. Craps If you've ever been to a Las Vegas casino or anywhere else for that matter, you've got to try the game of craps. Many people new to casinos are somewhat scared off by the fast pace of the game as well as the hooting and hollering that often permeate the area, especially when someone is on a winning streak. The fact is, craps is fairly easy to pick up, but just checking out the playing tables, it is no wonder that it can be intimidating at first glance.What is Craps? Craps is a two dice game in which you have the potential of rolling anything from a 2 to a 12. It is played on a table with two identical sides with room for the boxman who stands at center keeping an eye on the whole table to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Three other people man the table as well. There are two dealers who handle the money such as paying bets, collecting bets and placing them for the players as well. The stickman commands the dice, announcing turns, the rolled outcome and the winning bets.How to Play The object of craps is to bet on the outcome of a roll of the dice. The shooter (that would be you) picks two dice from the selection the stickman presents. The first roll you make is called the "Come Out" and the dice have to hit the side of the table opposite where the shooter is before rebounding. The numbers shown on the dice establishes what is called the winning point.The shooter gets to roll until crapping out at 7. For the first "Come Out" roll, the shooter must shoot a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 in order to set up the winning point. They lose if a 2, 3, or 12 hits. However, if a 7 or 11 is rolled for the "Come Out" roll, they win and roll again. Betting Over forty different bets exist in the game of craps but if you are new to the game, you should stick with mastering what is known as the "Pass Bet." You want to place your bet on what is called the pass line on the craps table during the initial "Come Out" roll. If the shooter wins, your payout would be equal to what you bet.For instance, if a shooter rolls a 7 or 11, it is a winner right away. With a 2, 3, or 12 roll, the loss is automatic. However, with a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, one of these rolls is establishing the point winner, so they roll again. Here is where the hooting and hollering begins as people who have placed bets starts cheering for the shooter to roll the established point before rolling a 7. For instance, if the first roll was a 4, you would want the shooter to roll another 4. If a 7 was rolled first, you would lose your bet. Joining Mid-Game Say for instance that you want to play craps but the "Come Out" roll has already been cast. You can place something called the "Come Bet" which is virtually the same as the "Pass Bet" except that you are only betting on the winning point.Your best bet (pun intended) is to shadow a few craps tables to get a feel for the dice, how they are rolled and how placing a bet works. If possible, try to join a table that seems to move a little slower than the others to get your feet wet. Once you are comfortable and winning a few bets, you can segue to the faster moving craps tables. |
