This is an extremely simple game, probably designed for gamblers who want to give their brains a rest between other games they are playing. The player and the casino go into the war field (what you might want to do after losing in a different game) and the one holding the highest-ranking card wins the war.
Casino War is considered the easiest card game to play in the casino.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
How to Win Sic Bo
The best chance you have of winning at Sic Bo is to stick only to the Big (Large) or Small bets as these bets have a much lower house advantage (around 2.8%) than any other in the game.
All the other bet options in sic bo have an enormous house advantage and are not advisable for any gambler who wants to make money.
All the other bet options in sic bo have an enormous house advantage and are not advisable for any gambler who wants to make money.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
How To Play Sic Bo
Playing sic bo is very simple; you bet on the results of three rolled dice. The sic bo table is divided into areas where you can place your bet on the outcome of the dice.
Three dice are shaken in a cup and placed hidden under the cup on the table, and then the bets are made.
Bets
Over 50 different bets can be made in Sic Bo, most of them are bad ones so you have to be careful when placing your bets.
The different bets can be divided into Single Die bets, Two Dice bets, and Three Dice bets. All these choices can be seen on the Sic Bo layout. It is possible to place bets on the results of some or all of the dice. The list below is of the main types of bets that can be made.
Single Dice bets:
One of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if one or more dice will come out with the number you chose. Payouts are 1 to 1 if the number appears on 1 die, 2 to 1 if the number appears on 2 dice and 3 to 1 if the number appears on all three dice. (Casino Advantage 7.9%)
Two Dice bets:
Two of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the number you chose will appear on 2 dice. Payouts are 8 to 1. (Casino Advantage 37%)
Any Two Numbers - Player is betting that at least two of the dice will show a combination indicated on the Sic Bo layout (1 and 2, 1 and 3, etc.). Payouts are 5 to 1 (Casino Advantage 16.7%).
Three Dice bets:
Three of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the number you chose will appear on all three dice. Payouts are 150 to 1 (Casino Advantage 30%)
Any Three of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the dice all show the same number. Payouts are 24 to 1. (Casino Advantage 30%)
Total Value - In this bet, winning will be if the value of all three dice result in the certain value that the player chose. Payouts range from 6 to 1 to 50 to 1 depending on the value selected by the player. (Casino Advantage ranges from 9% to 47% depending on the value selected)
Small - In this bat, winning will be if the value of all three dice will be anywhere from 4 through 10. Payouts are 1 to 1 (Casino Advantage 2.8%)
Large (Big) - In this bet, winning will be if the value of all three dice will be anywhere from 11 through 17. Payouts are 1 to 1 (Casino Advantage 2.8%)
Three dice are shaken in a cup and placed hidden under the cup on the table, and then the bets are made.
Bets
Over 50 different bets can be made in Sic Bo, most of them are bad ones so you have to be careful when placing your bets.
The different bets can be divided into Single Die bets, Two Dice bets, and Three Dice bets. All these choices can be seen on the Sic Bo layout. It is possible to place bets on the results of some or all of the dice. The list below is of the main types of bets that can be made.
Single Dice bets:
One of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if one or more dice will come out with the number you chose. Payouts are 1 to 1 if the number appears on 1 die, 2 to 1 if the number appears on 2 dice and 3 to 1 if the number appears on all three dice. (Casino Advantage 7.9%)
Two Dice bets:
Two of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the number you chose will appear on 2 dice. Payouts are 8 to 1. (Casino Advantage 37%)
Any Two Numbers - Player is betting that at least two of the dice will show a combination indicated on the Sic Bo layout (1 and 2, 1 and 3, etc.). Payouts are 5 to 1 (Casino Advantage 16.7%).
Three Dice bets:
Three of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the number you chose will appear on all three dice. Payouts are 150 to 1 (Casino Advantage 30%)
Any Three of a Kind - In this bet, winning will be if the dice all show the same number. Payouts are 24 to 1. (Casino Advantage 30%)
Total Value - In this bet, winning will be if the value of all three dice result in the certain value that the player chose. Payouts range from 6 to 1 to 50 to 1 depending on the value selected by the player. (Casino Advantage ranges from 9% to 47% depending on the value selected)
Small - In this bat, winning will be if the value of all three dice will be anywhere from 4 through 10. Payouts are 1 to 1 (Casino Advantage 2.8%)
Large (Big) - In this bet, winning will be if the value of all three dice will be anywhere from 11 through 17. Payouts are 1 to 1 (Casino Advantage 2.8%)
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sic Bo History
In Chinese, sic bo means "dice pairs". It is a classical game that is popular in Asia for a long time, though relatively new in the casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Legends are told of great gamblers who are able to 'hear' the way the dice fall in the cup, and are able to control the numbers they throw when they are shaking them.
Legends are told of great gamblers who are able to 'hear' the way the dice fall in the cup, and are able to control the numbers they throw when they are shaking them.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sic Bo
Sic Bo is a Chinese dice game. The meaning of the words in Chinese is "dice pairs". Although it enjoys a long history of popularity in Asia, it is a relatively new addition to the casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Sic Bo is simple to play but can be dangerous to the player because most of the bets give the house a very large advantage.
Many gamblers are attracted to the sic-bo table due to the fact that the winning areas of on table light up. Sic bo is very similar to a popular English game called Grand Hazard. You'll notice that the game is also similar to Wheel Of Fortune in the manner of placing the bets and the odds.
Sic Bo is simple to play but can be dangerous to the player because most of the bets give the house a very large advantage.
Many gamblers are attracted to the sic-bo table due to the fact that the winning areas of on table light up. Sic bo is very similar to a popular English game called Grand Hazard. You'll notice that the game is also similar to Wheel Of Fortune in the manner of placing the bets and the odds.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Craps Terms
| Barred Number | Can be either the 2 or the 12. Creates a standoff or push when betting Don't Pass or Don't Come. In a standoff or push, which is a tie, neither you or the casino win any money, your bet is unaffected. |
| Bet Numbers Across | A group of five bets on all the Place numbers other than the Point number. |
| Big Six or Big Eight | A bet made on either 6 or 8 that it will be rolled before a 7 comes up. Pays even money. |
| Box Point | Shooter's number: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. |
| Boxman | The casino employee who supervises the Craps game and deposits money into the drop - box. |
| Buy Bet | A Place bet made at true odds rather than at Place odds. Carries a 5% fee. |
| Come-out roll | First toss of dice determining either a win (7) or the point. |
| Chop | A term, which designates dice action of win - lose, win - lose, win - lose, etc. |
| Next rolls | The rolls thrown after the come-out roll when only 7 and the point determine a win or a loss for the shooter. |
| Point | The number thrown at the come-out roll, which the player plays against unless he threw a 7. |
| Shooter | The player whom rolls the dice. |
| Stickman | The casino employee in charge off assisting the dealers, controlling the dice, paying attention to the center table bets and maintaining the liveliness of the game. |
How to win Craps
Preface
In craps, like all casino games the true odds checked over thousands of games favors the house. However, the casino's edge in craps is small enough to make it possible to leave a Web Based Gambling site with quite a remarkable profit on a lucky day. The greater part of gamblers don't play for long continues periods of time that it takes to create long term odds, that is why we will look at what the short term odds are for winning at Craps.
The game of Craps is played with two six sided dice, giving us a total of 36 number combinations. The most likely combination total is 7 which can be made 6 ways (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2) and (6,1) where as the least likely number combinations total 2 (1,1) and 12 (6,6). The other totals, 3 to 6 and 8 to 11, have more than 1 combination that form them, but less than 6.
Let's take a short and simple look at the available bets and how to improve your chances of winning at craps.
Money Management
Among the various things to think about when wanting to win craps the first one to take in consideration is your fund. When playing craps, it is easy to have big sums of money on the table at once spread around a multitude of bets. That is why money management quickly becomes a very important factor. A person needs a certain amount of self-control when it comes to craps. The best idea is to set aside a specified amount of money to gamble with and once that's gone, you should walk away from the casino (or click out in the case of online casinos).
If it was true that continuing playing the game will eventually pay back, no gambler would have left the casino, every one will win, apart from the casino of course, which will have to close down because of the losses and thus all gambling ends. But luckily enough this isn't the case and definitely isn't the right strategy. The right one is managing your money. Excellent online casinos team strategy is fairly modest. Before starting to play craps we decide how much money we have to spend and can afford to lose, taking the minimum table wage into consideration. If we are playing a $5 table we usually take $75 - $100 as our full fund. If the game is strong and you're winning, it's very easy to double this small amount of money in a short period of time.
Our rule is, we start with $100. If we double that sum we pocket the original $100 and only play with the $100 of winnings. If we double it again we pocket the $100 winnings and play out what we have left again. This way most of our play is done with winnings, and we never walk away down. For this to work of course, you have to manage to double your bankroll before losing it. Taking that, if we can double our bankroll before losing it more often than not, then in the end we are making money, playing craps.
Betting
Although they have a tempting look, the high house edge bets are best when avoided.
Together with the high payouts, which are significantly better than the come or pass line bets, the chances of winning craps when betting on them are so low it is nearly impossible to truly make money. Remember that the higher the house edge is on a given bet, the lower are your chances of making it. It is true that being more spontaneous at times gives people that much sought after adrenaline rush at the craps table, but it can also help you get very quickly to a dead end with no money left. So before betting the high odds bets ask yourself what your intentions are. Do you want to play the most efficient way and increase your chances of winning craps or do you want to enjoy yourself no matter what? Based on that, you'll know how closely you want to follow online casinos craps strategy, and how much you want to overlook it.
Basic Bets
These are some of the top ranking bets for the player.
Pass Line Bets / Come Bets have identical odds.
For the come-out roll the odds are in favor of the shooter. He has a better chance of throwing a 7 or 11 than a 2, 3 or 12 (22.2% for a 7 or 11 vs. 11.1% for a 2, 3 or 12). However, if the Come-out roll results in a Point being made the odds of winning go down. The shooter is more likely to throw a Seven than the Point number, and these are the only numbers that we are interested in, (8% to 14% for a Seven vs. 16.7% for the Point).
Don't Pass Bets / Don't Come Bets have identical odds, and are the opposite of the Pass Line and Come Bets as you are betting against the shooter.
For the come-out roll the odds are in favor of the shooter. He has a better chance of throwing a 7 or 11 than a 2 or 3, (12 is considered a tie) so your chances of winning are lower (8.3% for a 2 or 3 vs. 22.2% for a 7 or 11). However, if the Come - out roll results in a Point being made the odds of winning go up. It is more likely for the shooter to throw a Seven than the Point number, and these are the only numbers that we are interested in, (16.7% for a Seven vs. 8% to 14% for the Point).
Odds Bets
These are excellent bets for the crap player. The player can reduce the casinos small advantage almost in half. By playing odds bets you run the risk of losing faster, but you also increase you winnings.
Pass Line Odds Bets / Come Bet Odds Bet - The odds of throwing the Point or the Seven don't change, but the payoff increases if you are successful. For example, you have made a $10 Pass Line bet and the shooter throws establishing the Point. If you back up your original wager with another $10 Pass Line odds bet on the Point and are successful your payoff will be $22 to $30 (depending on the Point). This is more than the even money payoff you would have received if you had just made the Pass Line bet. However, you have put $20 on the table instead of $10.
Don't Pass Odds Bets / Don't Come Odds Bet - These bets are used to increase your winnings when betting against the player. There is a greater chance of the shooter throwing a Seven than the Point so the payoff is not as great. Assume you have made a $10 Don't Pass wager and the shooter throws and establishes a Point. If you back up the Don't Pass bet with a Don't Pass odds bet of $6 (multiples of $6 are used to ensure proper payoffs) and a Seven is rolled you collect $13 to $15, depending on the Point.
Place Bets - These bets payoff only slightly less than the other bets discussed above.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 9 to 5
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 7 to 5
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 7 to 6
6 and 8 the best numbers to Place since you are most likely to win with a bet on them, but the payoff is less. If the shooter is hot and you feel lucky then play a different number, the odds are reasonable.
The rest of the craps bets, although not as attractive, still have a place around the table.
Buy Bets - have the same odds of winning as Place bets and the payoff is higher, but don't forget the 5% service charge.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 2 to 1
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 3 to 2
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 6 to 5
Lay Bets - are the exact opposite of Buy bets, your chances of winning are higher but still you have the 5% service charge.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 1 to 2
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 2 to 3
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 5 to 6
Big Six or Big Eight Bets - Six or eight can be rolled in 5 ways while seven can be rolled in 6 ways. Then you have only 5 ways to win compared to 6 ways of loosing, but the payoff is only even money. Thus making it not as good a bet as basic bets.
Hard Four or Hard Ten Bets - A Hard Four or Hard Ten can only be rolled one way while seven can be rolled in 6 ways (and 4 and 10 can be rolled two other ways). This totals 1 way to win and 8 ways to lose, and still the payoff is only 7 to 1.
Hard Six or Hard Eight Bets - Almost identical to the previous bet this ones payoff increases slightly and is 9 to one. Still doesn't justify preferring it over the basic crap bets.
One Roll Bets
One roll bets are good for a rush of adrenalin but better when avoided.
Any Seven Bets - You have 6 ways to get seven and win and 30 other combinations that lose. The payoff is 4 to 1, if there was no casino advantage it would pay 5 to 1.
Any Craps Bets - There are 4 ways to roll the dice to win, the other 32 combinations lose for you. The payoff is 7 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would pay 8 to 1.
Craps Eleven (also called a Horn Bet) - Here you must bet four chips to cover the four numbers so you lose three chips even if you win on one number. This loss of three chips, together with the casino advantage on the winning number makes this a bad bet.
A two or a twelve can only be rolled one way all other 35 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 30 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 35 to 1
A three or an eleven can be rolled two way all other 34 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 15 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 17 to 1.
Field Bets are popular. Seven numbers can win while only four can lose. However, the winning numbers can only be rolled 16 ways resulting in a 44.4% chance of winning and a 55.6% chance of losing. All that and the payoff is still usually even money although some casinos pay 2 to 1 or even 3 to 1 when a 2 or a 12 is rolled.
Two or Twelve Bets - These are separate wagers, but the odds are the same. A two or a twelve can only be rolled one way all other 35 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 30 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 35 to 1.
Three or Eleven Bets - These are separate bets, but the odds are the same. A three or an eleven can be rolled two ways, while all other 34 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 15 to 1 with the casino edge.
In craps, like all casino games the true odds checked over thousands of games favors the house. However, the casino's edge in craps is small enough to make it possible to leave a Web Based Gambling site with quite a remarkable profit on a lucky day. The greater part of gamblers don't play for long continues periods of time that it takes to create long term odds, that is why we will look at what the short term odds are for winning at Craps.
The game of Craps is played with two six sided dice, giving us a total of 36 number combinations. The most likely combination total is 7 which can be made 6 ways (1,6), (2,5), (3,4), (4,3), (5,2) and (6,1) where as the least likely number combinations total 2 (1,1) and 12 (6,6). The other totals, 3 to 6 and 8 to 11, have more than 1 combination that form them, but less than 6.
Let's take a short and simple look at the available bets and how to improve your chances of winning at craps.
Money Management
Among the various things to think about when wanting to win craps the first one to take in consideration is your fund. When playing craps, it is easy to have big sums of money on the table at once spread around a multitude of bets. That is why money management quickly becomes a very important factor. A person needs a certain amount of self-control when it comes to craps. The best idea is to set aside a specified amount of money to gamble with and once that's gone, you should walk away from the casino (or click out in the case of online casinos).
If it was true that continuing playing the game will eventually pay back, no gambler would have left the casino, every one will win, apart from the casino of course, which will have to close down because of the losses and thus all gambling ends. But luckily enough this isn't the case and definitely isn't the right strategy. The right one is managing your money. Excellent online casinos team strategy is fairly modest. Before starting to play craps we decide how much money we have to spend and can afford to lose, taking the minimum table wage into consideration. If we are playing a $5 table we usually take $75 - $100 as our full fund. If the game is strong and you're winning, it's very easy to double this small amount of money in a short period of time.
Our rule is, we start with $100. If we double that sum we pocket the original $100 and only play with the $100 of winnings. If we double it again we pocket the $100 winnings and play out what we have left again. This way most of our play is done with winnings, and we never walk away down. For this to work of course, you have to manage to double your bankroll before losing it. Taking that, if we can double our bankroll before losing it more often than not, then in the end we are making money, playing craps.
Betting
Although they have a tempting look, the high house edge bets are best when avoided.
Together with the high payouts, which are significantly better than the come or pass line bets, the chances of winning craps when betting on them are so low it is nearly impossible to truly make money. Remember that the higher the house edge is on a given bet, the lower are your chances of making it. It is true that being more spontaneous at times gives people that much sought after adrenaline rush at the craps table, but it can also help you get very quickly to a dead end with no money left. So before betting the high odds bets ask yourself what your intentions are. Do you want to play the most efficient way and increase your chances of winning craps or do you want to enjoy yourself no matter what? Based on that, you'll know how closely you want to follow online casinos craps strategy, and how much you want to overlook it.
Basic Bets
These are some of the top ranking bets for the player.
Pass Line Bets / Come Bets have identical odds.
For the come-out roll the odds are in favor of the shooter. He has a better chance of throwing a 7 or 11 than a 2, 3 or 12 (22.2% for a 7 or 11 vs. 11.1% for a 2, 3 or 12). However, if the Come-out roll results in a Point being made the odds of winning go down. The shooter is more likely to throw a Seven than the Point number, and these are the only numbers that we are interested in, (8% to 14% for a Seven vs. 16.7% for the Point).
Don't Pass Bets / Don't Come Bets have identical odds, and are the opposite of the Pass Line and Come Bets as you are betting against the shooter.
For the come-out roll the odds are in favor of the shooter. He has a better chance of throwing a 7 or 11 than a 2 or 3, (12 is considered a tie) so your chances of winning are lower (8.3% for a 2 or 3 vs. 22.2% for a 7 or 11). However, if the Come - out roll results in a Point being made the odds of winning go up. It is more likely for the shooter to throw a Seven than the Point number, and these are the only numbers that we are interested in, (16.7% for a Seven vs. 8% to 14% for the Point).
Odds Bets
These are excellent bets for the crap player. The player can reduce the casinos small advantage almost in half. By playing odds bets you run the risk of losing faster, but you also increase you winnings.
Pass Line Odds Bets / Come Bet Odds Bet - The odds of throwing the Point or the Seven don't change, but the payoff increases if you are successful. For example, you have made a $10 Pass Line bet and the shooter throws establishing the Point. If you back up your original wager with another $10 Pass Line odds bet on the Point and are successful your payoff will be $22 to $30 (depending on the Point). This is more than the even money payoff you would have received if you had just made the Pass Line bet. However, you have put $20 on the table instead of $10.
Don't Pass Odds Bets / Don't Come Odds Bet - These bets are used to increase your winnings when betting against the player. There is a greater chance of the shooter throwing a Seven than the Point so the payoff is not as great. Assume you have made a $10 Don't Pass wager and the shooter throws and establishes a Point. If you back up the Don't Pass bet with a Don't Pass odds bet of $6 (multiples of $6 are used to ensure proper payoffs) and a Seven is rolled you collect $13 to $15, depending on the Point.
Place Bets - These bets payoff only slightly less than the other bets discussed above.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 9 to 5
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 7 to 5
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 7 to 6
6 and 8 the best numbers to Place since you are most likely to win with a bet on them, but the payoff is less. If the shooter is hot and you feel lucky then play a different number, the odds are reasonable.
The rest of the craps bets, although not as attractive, still have a place around the table.
Buy Bets - have the same odds of winning as Place bets and the payoff is higher, but don't forget the 5% service charge.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 2 to 1
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 3 to 2
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 6 to 5
Lay Bets - are the exact opposite of Buy bets, your chances of winning are higher but still you have the 5% service charge.
The odds of throwing a 7 are constant at 6 in 36 or 16.7%
The odds of throwing a 4 or 10 are 3 in 36 or 8.3% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 1 to 2
The odds of throwing a 5 or 9 are 4 in 36 or 11.1% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 2 to 3
The odds of throwing a 6 or 8 are 5 in 36 or 13.9% vs. 16.7% for a 7 the payoff is 5 to 6
Big Six or Big Eight Bets - Six or eight can be rolled in 5 ways while seven can be rolled in 6 ways. Then you have only 5 ways to win compared to 6 ways of loosing, but the payoff is only even money. Thus making it not as good a bet as basic bets.
Hard Four or Hard Ten Bets - A Hard Four or Hard Ten can only be rolled one way while seven can be rolled in 6 ways (and 4 and 10 can be rolled two other ways). This totals 1 way to win and 8 ways to lose, and still the payoff is only 7 to 1.
Hard Six or Hard Eight Bets - Almost identical to the previous bet this ones payoff increases slightly and is 9 to one. Still doesn't justify preferring it over the basic crap bets.
One Roll Bets
One roll bets are good for a rush of adrenalin but better when avoided.
Any Seven Bets - You have 6 ways to get seven and win and 30 other combinations that lose. The payoff is 4 to 1, if there was no casino advantage it would pay 5 to 1.
Any Craps Bets - There are 4 ways to roll the dice to win, the other 32 combinations lose for you. The payoff is 7 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would pay 8 to 1.
Craps Eleven (also called a Horn Bet) - Here you must bet four chips to cover the four numbers so you lose three chips even if you win on one number. This loss of three chips, together with the casino advantage on the winning number makes this a bad bet.
A two or a twelve can only be rolled one way all other 35 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 30 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 35 to 1
A three or an eleven can be rolled two way all other 34 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 15 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 17 to 1.
Field Bets are popular. Seven numbers can win while only four can lose. However, the winning numbers can only be rolled 16 ways resulting in a 44.4% chance of winning and a 55.6% chance of losing. All that and the payoff is still usually even money although some casinos pay 2 to 1 or even 3 to 1 when a 2 or a 12 is rolled.
Two or Twelve Bets - These are separate wagers, but the odds are the same. A two or a twelve can only be rolled one way all other 35 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 30 to 1 but with no casino advantage it would be 35 to 1.
Three or Eleven Bets - These are separate bets, but the odds are the same. A three or an eleven can be rolled two ways, while all other 34 combinations cause you to lose. The payoff is 15 to 1 with the casino edge.
How To Play Craps
Rules Of The Game
There are two different ways to play craps. You can either be the shooter, throwing the dice, or you can be an active spectator, betting on the results of the shooter's throw.
In order to roll the dice you must place a bet. Then, your aim as a shooter is to throw a 7 or an 11 on the first roll - a win, and avoid throwing a 2, 3 or 12 - a loss. If none of these numbers (2, 3, 7, 11 or 12) is thrown on the first throw - the come-out roll, then the number that was thrown is now the Point against which the shooter plays.
The shooter keeps on throwing until one of two numbers is thrown, the point number or a Seven. If he rolls the point before rolling a Seven he wins, but if the number seven is thrown before rolling the Point he loses. As we wrote, betting on the game is possible not only for the shooter. Anyone can place a bet on the result of the throw. Players can bet for the shooter to win or against the shooter (with the casino) saying he will lose. There are many different wagers that can be made; this multiplicity together with the swiftness of the game is what makes craps such a gripping gambling game.
Playing the Game
Since craps is a game played with many people around the table at a fast pace, there are four people of the casino staff running the game. There are two dealers in charge of settling the bets, helping the players and observing the gaming at the table. The third member of the staff is the stickman who assists the dealers, controls the dice, pays attention to the center table bets and maintains the liveliness of the game. The forth casino employee at the table is the boxman, he watches the casinos chips, ensures proper payoffs, and looks out for cheats. He keeps a sharp eye on the dice and also makes sure that there is no conniving between the dealers and players.
The first step in order to join a table and play Craps is to place a bet. You can bet no matter whom the shooter is (you can wager for the shooter to win or for the house to win) If you don't want to roll the dice you simply refuse when offered by the dealer, he will move on to the next player at the table.
There are some gamblers that this is all they want to do. However, if you do want to roll the dice you place a bet, and when your turn comes the dealer will slide 5 or 6 dice to you. From these you pick two dice (any two), these are the ones you will play with while you are the shooter. The shooter then throws the dice for the first time. Two rules must be followed when rolling the dice as insurance against cheating.
1. Before tossing the dice the shooter keeps them over the table and shuffles them only with one hand. This removes the possibility of the dice being switched for another set.
2. The shooter must throw the dice hard enough for them to bounce off the far end of the table. This is the only way that you can be sure that a "true" roll has occurred. If you throw the dice too hard and they bounce off the table the dealer will simply slide more dice over to you and you can start over again.
The come-out roll (first throw): If the shooter throws a 7 or 11 he wins. If he throws a 2, 3 or 12 he loses.
If none of these numbers (2, 3, 7, 11 or 12) is thrown, a Point is established against which the shooter will play.
Next rolls: Once the point is established, the only numbers that matter, and determine a win or a lose are 7 and the point number. The shooter continues to toss the dice until one of them is thrown. If he rolls the Point before rolling a Seven he wins, however if the shooter throws a Seven before rolling the Point he loses.
The shooter continues to roll either Come - out rolls or Point rolls until their bet is lost. Then the dealer passes the dice to the next shooter going around the table clockwise.
Betting Options
Overview
The many betting variations existing in craps, can be divided into three general categories:
1. Basic Bets are as their name suggests, the most basic and common of the betting options they are also the easiest to understand.
2. Odds Bets are additional bets placed only after the shooter establishes a Point. They are great wagers for the player. You can lose more, but you can also increase your winnings and reduces the casino's advantage by taking or laying these odds the player.
3. One RollBets These bets are decided on one roll of the dice. The next coming roll, will decide if you win or lose.
A further variation is that players can bet with the shooter or with the house (against the shooter).
Basic Bets
There are two basic bets, each with two possibilities. Four bets in total.
The first kind are bets made before the come-out roll and can be either Pass Line Bets - for the shooter or Don't Pass Bets - against the shooter
The second kinds are bets made after the come-out roll and can be either Come Bets or Don't Come Bets. The only difference from Pass Line bets and Don't Pass bets is the fact that they are placed after the come-out roll. Other than that, they pay the same and have the same odds.
Remember that the Point for the come bet is not the same as the Point for the Pass Line bet. If you are unsure if the toss is a Come-out roll look for a large white disc, which is placed on one of the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 on the table layout. This disc lets you know that the Point has been established, what it is, and that the next rolls will be Point rolls.
These bets are paid in the next way:
Come-out Roll Pass Line / Come Bet Don't Pass / Don't Come Bet
7 or 11 Win (even money) Lose
2, 3 Lose Win (even money)
12 Lose Tie
4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 - Point is established
If the shooter rolls the Point before rolling a 7 Win (even money) Lose
If the shooter rolls a 7 before rolling the Point Lose Win (even money)
Odds Bets
These bets are excellent for the player since they contain no advantage for the house over the player. This fact is what gave them the name free odds.
Important note: The casino rounds down the uneven payoffs so make sure you bet the correct amount in order to receive an accurate payoff. For example, if a bet pays 6 to 3 the bet should be made in multiples of 6.
Pass Line Odds Bets / Come Bet Odds Bets are made after you make a wager on the Pass Line. Then if a Point is rolled, you can back up your bet by betting on the shooter- this is called taking the odds on the Point.
Point Rolled Pass Line Odds Bet / Come Bet Odds Bet
4 or 10 Pays 2 to 1 (a $5 bet pays $10)
5 or 9 Pays 3 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $9)
6 or 8 Pays 6 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $6)
Don't Pass Odds Bets / Don't Come Odds Bets are made after you make a wager on a Don't Pass. Then if a Point is rolled, you can back up your bet by betting against the shooter- this is called laying the odds on the Point.
Point Rolled Don't Pass Odds Bet / Don't Come Odds Bet
4 or 10 Pays 1 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $3)
5 or 9 Pays 2 to 3 (a $6 bet pays $4)
6 or 8 Pays 5 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $5)
Place Bets are made on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 and have nothing to do with the Point number. After made, a Place bet is always on except for the Come-out roll when they are always off, unless you tell the dealer differently. A Place bet is determined in the following way.
If your Place number is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before your Place number - you lose.
Point Rolled Place Bet
4 or 10 Pays 9 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $9)
5 or 9 Pays 7 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $7)
6 or 8 Pays 7 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $7)
Buy Bets are made on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 are like Place bets but their odds are different. Again you are betting that the shooter will roll your number before he rolls a 7. A buy bet is decided in the next way.
If your buy number is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before your buy number - you lose.
On buy bets the casino charges a five percent service charge on the value of your bet in multiples of $1 (a $10 bet will cost you $11).
Point Rolled Buy Bet
4 or 10 Pays 2 to 1 (a $5 bet pays $10)
5 or 9 Pays 3 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $9)
6 or 8 Pays 6 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $6)
Lay Bets are exactly the opposite of Buy bets. You are betting the shooter will roll a 7 before your Lay number of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10.
If a 7 is rolled before your Lay number - you win.
If your Lay number is rolled before a 7 - you lose.
Point Rolled Lay Bet
4 or 10 Pays 1 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $3)
5 or 9 Pays 2 to 3 (a $6 bet pays $4)
6 or 8 Pays 7 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $7)
As with buy bets the casino charges a five percent service. However, now the charge is based on your potential winnings in multiples of $1 (a $40 bet on the 4 would pay $20, 5% of $20 is $1, so it will cost you $41).
Big Six or Big Eight Bets pay even money if you win.
If a 6 or an 8 is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before a 6 or an 8 - you lose.
Hard Four Bets or Hard Ten Bets are different bets, but are won almost in the same way and payoff the same. Hard Four can be rolled only one way (2, 2), and Hard Ten only rolled one way (5, 5). You are betting that the shooter will roll a Hard Four or a Hard Ten (whichever you have chosen) before seven, and before any other combination of four (for Hard Four) or ten (for Hard Ten). They both pay 7 to 1. Hard Six Bets or Hard Eight Bets are the same as the above and are won in the same way. The difference being that these two both pay 9 to 1.
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One Roll Bets
The next roll of the dice determines these bets, the next rolls result decides if you win or lose.
Any Seven Bets are made when you wager that the next roll will be a 7. The payoff is 4 to 1.
Any Craps Bets are made when you bet the next roll will be a 2, 3 or 12. The payoff is 7 to 1.
Craps Eleven (also called a Horn Bet) is made when you are betting that a 2, 3, 11 or 12 will show on the next roll. The payoffs are:
Point Rolled Craps Eleven
2 pays 30 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $30)
3 Pays 15 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $15)
11 Pays 15 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $15)
12 Pays 30 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $30)
Eleven Bets are for the next roll to be an 11. The payoff is 15 to 1.
Field Bets seven outcomes will win (2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12) and four (5, 6, 7 or 8) will lose, making this bet a very popular one. This bet usually pays even money but sometimes a casino pays 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 when a 2 or a 12 is rolled.
Two Bets are for the next roll to be a 2. The payoff is 30 to 1.
Three Bets are for the next roll to be a 3. The payoff is 15 to 1.
Twelve Bets are for the next roll to be a 12. The payoff is 30 to 1.
Placing Bets
After knowing all the different bets possible when playing craps, you also have to know where to place them. This change depending on what bet you are making.
Basic Bets
Pass Line Bets - Place your chips anywhere within the Pass Line boundaries.
Don't Pass Bets - Place your chips anywhere in the Don't Pass section of the layout.
Come Bet - Place your chips anywhere in the Come area of the layout.
Don't Come Bets - Place your chips anywhere in the Don't Come section of the layout.
Odds Bets
Pass Line Odds Bets - Place your additional chips an inch or two behind your initial Pass - Line bet while making sure that they are outside of the Pass Line betting area.
Don't Pass Odds Bets - Place your added chips immediately next to your Don't Pass bet, or on top of your Don't Pass bet at a small slant.
Come Bet Odds Bets - Drop your chips in front of the dealer and say "Odds on my Come Point". The dealer will then place your chips on top of and slightly out of line with your Come bet.
Don't Come Odds Bets - Drop your chips in front of the dealer and say "Odds on my Don't Come". The dealer will then place your bet in the Don't Come section of the box just above the Don't Come Point.
Place Bets - Lay your chips down in front of the dealer and say, "Place the five (or other number), please".
Buy Bets - Lay your chips down in front of the dealer and say "Buy the Eight (or other number), please".
Lay Bets - Pass the dealer your chips and say "Lay the odds on the Six (or other number)". The dealer will place your chips on the Don't Come section of the number you request.
Big Six or Big Eight Bets - This is a bet you can make yourself by placing you chips in the Big Six or Big Eight section of the table layout.
Hard Four or Hard Ten Bets - Pass your chips to the stickman (he controls all bets in the center of the table).
Hard Six or Hard Eight Bets - Pass your chips to the stickman (he controls all bets in the center of the table).
One Roll Bets
All of these bets are played by the stickman, except for the field bet which you can place for yourself.
There are two different ways to play craps. You can either be the shooter, throwing the dice, or you can be an active spectator, betting on the results of the shooter's throw.
In order to roll the dice you must place a bet. Then, your aim as a shooter is to throw a 7 or an 11 on the first roll - a win, and avoid throwing a 2, 3 or 12 - a loss. If none of these numbers (2, 3, 7, 11 or 12) is thrown on the first throw - the come-out roll, then the number that was thrown is now the Point against which the shooter plays.
The shooter keeps on throwing until one of two numbers is thrown, the point number or a Seven. If he rolls the point before rolling a Seven he wins, but if the number seven is thrown before rolling the Point he loses. As we wrote, betting on the game is possible not only for the shooter. Anyone can place a bet on the result of the throw. Players can bet for the shooter to win or against the shooter (with the casino) saying he will lose. There are many different wagers that can be made; this multiplicity together with the swiftness of the game is what makes craps such a gripping gambling game.
Playing the Game
Since craps is a game played with many people around the table at a fast pace, there are four people of the casino staff running the game. There are two dealers in charge of settling the bets, helping the players and observing the gaming at the table. The third member of the staff is the stickman who assists the dealers, controls the dice, pays attention to the center table bets and maintains the liveliness of the game. The forth casino employee at the table is the boxman, he watches the casinos chips, ensures proper payoffs, and looks out for cheats. He keeps a sharp eye on the dice and also makes sure that there is no conniving between the dealers and players.
The first step in order to join a table and play Craps is to place a bet. You can bet no matter whom the shooter is (you can wager for the shooter to win or for the house to win) If you don't want to roll the dice you simply refuse when offered by the dealer, he will move on to the next player at the table.
There are some gamblers that this is all they want to do. However, if you do want to roll the dice you place a bet, and when your turn comes the dealer will slide 5 or 6 dice to you. From these you pick two dice (any two), these are the ones you will play with while you are the shooter. The shooter then throws the dice for the first time. Two rules must be followed when rolling the dice as insurance against cheating.
1. Before tossing the dice the shooter keeps them over the table and shuffles them only with one hand. This removes the possibility of the dice being switched for another set.
2. The shooter must throw the dice hard enough for them to bounce off the far end of the table. This is the only way that you can be sure that a "true" roll has occurred. If you throw the dice too hard and they bounce off the table the dealer will simply slide more dice over to you and you can start over again.
The come-out roll (first throw): If the shooter throws a 7 or 11 he wins. If he throws a 2, 3 or 12 he loses.
If none of these numbers (2, 3, 7, 11 or 12) is thrown, a Point is established against which the shooter will play.
Next rolls: Once the point is established, the only numbers that matter, and determine a win or a lose are 7 and the point number. The shooter continues to toss the dice until one of them is thrown. If he rolls the Point before rolling a Seven he wins, however if the shooter throws a Seven before rolling the Point he loses.
The shooter continues to roll either Come - out rolls or Point rolls until their bet is lost. Then the dealer passes the dice to the next shooter going around the table clockwise.
Betting Options
Overview
The many betting variations existing in craps, can be divided into three general categories:
1. Basic Bets are as their name suggests, the most basic and common of the betting options they are also the easiest to understand.
2. Odds Bets are additional bets placed only after the shooter establishes a Point. They are great wagers for the player. You can lose more, but you can also increase your winnings and reduces the casino's advantage by taking or laying these odds the player.
3. One RollBets These bets are decided on one roll of the dice. The next coming roll, will decide if you win or lose.
A further variation is that players can bet with the shooter or with the house (against the shooter).
Basic Bets
There are two basic bets, each with two possibilities. Four bets in total.
The first kind are bets made before the come-out roll and can be either Pass Line Bets - for the shooter or Don't Pass Bets - against the shooter
The second kinds are bets made after the come-out roll and can be either Come Bets or Don't Come Bets. The only difference from Pass Line bets and Don't Pass bets is the fact that they are placed after the come-out roll. Other than that, they pay the same and have the same odds.
Remember that the Point for the come bet is not the same as the Point for the Pass Line bet. If you are unsure if the toss is a Come-out roll look for a large white disc, which is placed on one of the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 on the table layout. This disc lets you know that the Point has been established, what it is, and that the next rolls will be Point rolls.
These bets are paid in the next way:
Come-out Roll Pass Line / Come Bet Don't Pass / Don't Come Bet
7 or 11 Win (even money) Lose
2, 3 Lose Win (even money)
12 Lose Tie
4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 - Point is established
If the shooter rolls the Point before rolling a 7 Win (even money) Lose
If the shooter rolls a 7 before rolling the Point Lose Win (even money)
Odds Bets
These bets are excellent for the player since they contain no advantage for the house over the player. This fact is what gave them the name free odds.
Important note: The casino rounds down the uneven payoffs so make sure you bet the correct amount in order to receive an accurate payoff. For example, if a bet pays 6 to 3 the bet should be made in multiples of 6.
Pass Line Odds Bets / Come Bet Odds Bets are made after you make a wager on the Pass Line. Then if a Point is rolled, you can back up your bet by betting on the shooter- this is called taking the odds on the Point.
Point Rolled Pass Line Odds Bet / Come Bet Odds Bet
4 or 10 Pays 2 to 1 (a $5 bet pays $10)
5 or 9 Pays 3 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $9)
6 or 8 Pays 6 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $6)
Don't Pass Odds Bets / Don't Come Odds Bets are made after you make a wager on a Don't Pass. Then if a Point is rolled, you can back up your bet by betting against the shooter- this is called laying the odds on the Point.
Point Rolled Don't Pass Odds Bet / Don't Come Odds Bet
4 or 10 Pays 1 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $3)
5 or 9 Pays 2 to 3 (a $6 bet pays $4)
6 or 8 Pays 5 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $5)
Place Bets are made on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 and have nothing to do with the Point number. After made, a Place bet is always on except for the Come-out roll when they are always off, unless you tell the dealer differently. A Place bet is determined in the following way.
If your Place number is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before your Place number - you lose.
Point Rolled Place Bet
4 or 10 Pays 9 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $9)
5 or 9 Pays 7 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $7)
6 or 8 Pays 7 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $7)
Buy Bets are made on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 are like Place bets but their odds are different. Again you are betting that the shooter will roll your number before he rolls a 7. A buy bet is decided in the next way.
If your buy number is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before your buy number - you lose.
On buy bets the casino charges a five percent service charge on the value of your bet in multiples of $1 (a $10 bet will cost you $11).
Point Rolled Buy Bet
4 or 10 Pays 2 to 1 (a $5 bet pays $10)
5 or 9 Pays 3 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $9)
6 or 8 Pays 6 to 5 (a $5 bet pays $6)
Lay Bets are exactly the opposite of Buy bets. You are betting the shooter will roll a 7 before your Lay number of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10.
If a 7 is rolled before your Lay number - you win.
If your Lay number is rolled before a 7 - you lose.
Point Rolled Lay Bet
4 or 10 Pays 1 to 2 (a $6 bet pays $3)
5 or 9 Pays 2 to 3 (a $6 bet pays $4)
6 or 8 Pays 7 to 6 (a $6 bet pays $7)
As with buy bets the casino charges a five percent service. However, now the charge is based on your potential winnings in multiples of $1 (a $40 bet on the 4 would pay $20, 5% of $20 is $1, so it will cost you $41).
Big Six or Big Eight Bets pay even money if you win.
If a 6 or an 8 is rolled before a 7 - you win.
If a 7 is rolled before a 6 or an 8 - you lose.
Hard Four Bets or Hard Ten Bets are different bets, but are won almost in the same way and payoff the same. Hard Four can be rolled only one way (2, 2), and Hard Ten only rolled one way (5, 5). You are betting that the shooter will roll a Hard Four or a Hard Ten (whichever you have chosen) before seven, and before any other combination of four (for Hard Four) or ten (for Hard Ten). They both pay 7 to 1. Hard Six Bets or Hard Eight Bets are the same as the above and are won in the same way. The difference being that these two both pay 9 to 1.
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One Roll Bets
The next roll of the dice determines these bets, the next rolls result decides if you win or lose.
Any Seven Bets are made when you wager that the next roll will be a 7. The payoff is 4 to 1.
Any Craps Bets are made when you bet the next roll will be a 2, 3 or 12. The payoff is 7 to 1.
Craps Eleven (also called a Horn Bet) is made when you are betting that a 2, 3, 11 or 12 will show on the next roll. The payoffs are:
Point Rolled Craps Eleven
2 pays 30 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $30)
3 Pays 15 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $15)
11 Pays 15 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $15)
12 Pays 30 to 1 (a $1 bet pays $30)
Eleven Bets are for the next roll to be an 11. The payoff is 15 to 1.
Field Bets seven outcomes will win (2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12) and four (5, 6, 7 or 8) will lose, making this bet a very popular one. This bet usually pays even money but sometimes a casino pays 2 to 1 or 3 to 1 when a 2 or a 12 is rolled.
Two Bets are for the next roll to be a 2. The payoff is 30 to 1.
Three Bets are for the next roll to be a 3. The payoff is 15 to 1.
Twelve Bets are for the next roll to be a 12. The payoff is 30 to 1.
Placing Bets
After knowing all the different bets possible when playing craps, you also have to know where to place them. This change depending on what bet you are making.
Basic Bets
Pass Line Bets - Place your chips anywhere within the Pass Line boundaries.
Don't Pass Bets - Place your chips anywhere in the Don't Pass section of the layout.
Come Bet - Place your chips anywhere in the Come area of the layout.
Don't Come Bets - Place your chips anywhere in the Don't Come section of the layout.
Odds Bets
Pass Line Odds Bets - Place your additional chips an inch or two behind your initial Pass - Line bet while making sure that they are outside of the Pass Line betting area.
Don't Pass Odds Bets - Place your added chips immediately next to your Don't Pass bet, or on top of your Don't Pass bet at a small slant.
Come Bet Odds Bets - Drop your chips in front of the dealer and say "Odds on my Come Point". The dealer will then place your chips on top of and slightly out of line with your Come bet.
Don't Come Odds Bets - Drop your chips in front of the dealer and say "Odds on my Don't Come". The dealer will then place your bet in the Don't Come section of the box just above the Don't Come Point.
Place Bets - Lay your chips down in front of the dealer and say, "Place the five (or other number), please".
Buy Bets - Lay your chips down in front of the dealer and say "Buy the Eight (or other number), please".
Lay Bets - Pass the dealer your chips and say "Lay the odds on the Six (or other number)". The dealer will place your chips on the Don't Come section of the number you request.
Big Six or Big Eight Bets - This is a bet you can make yourself by placing you chips in the Big Six or Big Eight section of the table layout.
Hard Four or Hard Ten Bets - Pass your chips to the stickman (he controls all bets in the center of the table).
Hard Six or Hard Eight Bets - Pass your chips to the stickman (he controls all bets in the center of the table).
One Roll Bets
All of these bets are played by the stickman, except for the field bet which you can place for yourself.
Craps History
There is more than one theory about the true craps history.
By one theory, in ancient times rolling of bones was done to worship the gods, and that formed this evolved both dice and various dice games including the popular Craps, or in our days online craps.
Another theory has the game evolving from an early Arab game passed through England, France and North America, this game called backgammon.
On one thing about craps all historians seem to agree, Craps was brought over to North America from Europe in the early 1700's. The game was first played on riverboats across the United States and then moved west with the frontier as the country grew and developed.
There are two general types of Craps played in our days - "Street Craps" and "Bank Craps". Street Craps is the variety you would find being played in informal settings. The betting is simplified, and someone must cover the bet in order for the game to progress. Bank Craps on the other hand is the form played in casinos and also in online casinos. The betting is more complicated and the house covers the bets or banks the game, so the players are in effect playing against the house.
Learn how to play Craps!
By one theory, in ancient times rolling of bones was done to worship the gods, and that formed this evolved both dice and various dice games including the popular Craps, or in our days online craps.
Another theory has the game evolving from an early Arab game passed through England, France and North America, this game called backgammon.
On one thing about craps all historians seem to agree, Craps was brought over to North America from Europe in the early 1700's. The game was first played on riverboats across the United States and then moved west with the frontier as the country grew and developed.
There are two general types of Craps played in our days - "Street Craps" and "Bank Craps". Street Craps is the variety you would find being played in informal settings. The betting is simplified, and someone must cover the bet in order for the game to progress. Bank Craps on the other hand is the form played in casinos and also in online casinos. The betting is more complicated and the house covers the bets or banks the game, so the players are in effect playing against the house.
Learn how to play Craps!
craps
Craps certainly does bring out an animated response from casino players. If you hear yelps and whooping in the casino and are looking for their source, make sure to check the craps table first.
Craps history goes a long way back and is still going strong. You might have heard from someone that craps is very difficult to learn. Truly, it is thought to be so only because of the many betting possibilities.
online casino team made the Placing Bets section easy to understand and fun to read. You can practice craps and play "for fun" starting with one simple bet, that most players use and slowly, when you feel you've got the hang of it, add more kinds. Before you notice, you'll learn the different bets and be eager to start playing for real at a web based gambling sites.
Craps history goes a long way back and is still going strong. You might have heard from someone that craps is very difficult to learn. Truly, it is thought to be so only because of the many betting possibilities.
online casino team made the Placing Bets section easy to understand and fun to read. You can practice craps and play "for fun" starting with one simple bet, that most players use and slowly, when you feel you've got the hang of it, add more kinds. Before you notice, you'll learn the different bets and be eager to start playing for real at a web based gambling sites.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Wise Online Gambling
The 10 commandments of Wise Online Gambling
1. Keep your gambling expectations realistic.
2. Before you start playing, decide how much money you can afford to lose - gamble only with that amount.
3. Don't go beyond the spending limit if you lose.
4. Predetermine a goal for your winnings, when you reach it, put it aside and gamble only with the rest.
5. Even when on a winning streak, raise your bets only gradually.
6. Leave the table after five repeated losses.
7. Never play when you are tired or under narcotics.
8. Play only at tables you can afford. You should be able to cover at least 25 bets.
9. Stop playing while you're ahead.
10. Have fun. - Tell you the trouth I think it's number 1 :-)
1. Keep your gambling expectations realistic.
2. Before you start playing, decide how much money you can afford to lose - gamble only with that amount.
3. Don't go beyond the spending limit if you lose.
4. Predetermine a goal for your winnings, when you reach it, put it aside and gamble only with the rest.
5. Even when on a winning streak, raise your bets only gradually.
6. Leave the table after five repeated losses.
7. Never play when you are tired or under narcotics.
8. Play only at tables you can afford. You should be able to cover at least 25 bets.
9. Stop playing while you're ahead.
10. Have fun. - Tell you the trouth I think it's number 1 :-)
Did you ever gamble
If your answer to this question is no, then you most likely don't know what gambling is. That's great! It means you came to the right place.
We all gamble, all the time. We make decisions based on the facts we have. What car should I buy, what deal will be most successful... These are bets we have to make - hoping they could save us some money. But what if we could make money by gambling?
Do you like gambling? If so, you probably aren't very successful at it. Most of the professional gamblers extremely dislike what they do. No rush of adrenalin like in the films, far from feeling excited and overwhelmed when in the casino, usually they find their work tiresome and repetitive, surprisingly very close to what most of us feel just before facing another long day at work. If anything paid as well they would jump at the offer (nothing really does). That's why most professional gamblers lecture at conventions, write books and find different ways to share their techniques with others. Not because they're broke but because they find those things more satisfying than gambling itself. So be careful to avoid enjoying your gambling too much.
If you find gambling very enjoyable and full of excitement, the probability is that you aren't on the right track to becoming a successful one. As for those who have never gambled yet, don't worry, it's not all hard work, online gambling is definitely the best way to combine work and pleasure...
Can you expect to make money at these games? YES. With the proper skill and understanding you can have a mathematically proven edge over the casino. That means that, over a period of time, if you know how to play skillfully you will make money. These games are called positive expectation games. (Have you ever seen a negative winner?)
We will be giving specific tips about the way to beat these games in future. Remember that to be long-standing winners at these games you need to be skilled players who have learned the proper techniques completely. And don't forget -practice makes perfect.
Blackjack: Talking about beatable games - Blackjack is one of the first games established to be so. Using the card-counting technique, expert players can foresee times when the deck is in their favor and they have high chances of winning. This technique can give the skilled player an edge of .5 to 1.5 percent over the casino. Here are a few more games that have been mathematically shown to give the skilled player an edge over the house.
Casino poker: Since this game is played against other players and not against the house, your skill is compared with the other players at the table. The differences will determine how much you can win (The best man does). It is not unheard of for a professional poker player to make $100,000 per year in casinos and legal card rooms.
Video poker: Learning the proper playing strategy, on certain machines, can give the experienced player an edge of up to .8 percent over the house. On certain sophisticated video poker machines this edge can be even higher. Remember that only skilled players can expect to master this edge, and use it to their advantage.
PARIMUTUEL WAGERING: If your skill at picking winners in horse races, dog races or jai alai matches (called handicapping) is better than the other gamblers betting on the race, you can expect to be a winner. As the casino poker, this is another gambling occasion where you are confronting your skill against that of the other gamblers.
SPORTS GAMBLING: In this field, to see good results, you must really know the sport you are betting. Professional gamblers who bet on sporting events have a very deep knowledge of the sport they are betting. Other games that have a positive edge over the house include Pai Gow Poker and, under very unusual circumstances, Caribbean poker and Progressive slot machines:.
Just before we plunge more deeply into this fascinating world of web based gambling there are a few guidelines that are accentual for those who want to become winners.
We all gamble, all the time. We make decisions based on the facts we have. What car should I buy, what deal will be most successful... These are bets we have to make - hoping they could save us some money. But what if we could make money by gambling?
Do you like gambling? If so, you probably aren't very successful at it. Most of the professional gamblers extremely dislike what they do. No rush of adrenalin like in the films, far from feeling excited and overwhelmed when in the casino, usually they find their work tiresome and repetitive, surprisingly very close to what most of us feel just before facing another long day at work. If anything paid as well they would jump at the offer (nothing really does). That's why most professional gamblers lecture at conventions, write books and find different ways to share their techniques with others. Not because they're broke but because they find those things more satisfying than gambling itself. So be careful to avoid enjoying your gambling too much.
If you find gambling very enjoyable and full of excitement, the probability is that you aren't on the right track to becoming a successful one. As for those who have never gambled yet, don't worry, it's not all hard work, online gambling is definitely the best way to combine work and pleasure...
Can you expect to make money at these games? YES. With the proper skill and understanding you can have a mathematically proven edge over the casino. That means that, over a period of time, if you know how to play skillfully you will make money. These games are called positive expectation games. (Have you ever seen a negative winner?)
We will be giving specific tips about the way to beat these games in future. Remember that to be long-standing winners at these games you need to be skilled players who have learned the proper techniques completely. And don't forget -practice makes perfect.
Blackjack: Talking about beatable games - Blackjack is one of the first games established to be so. Using the card-counting technique, expert players can foresee times when the deck is in their favor and they have high chances of winning. This technique can give the skilled player an edge of .5 to 1.5 percent over the casino. Here are a few more games that have been mathematically shown to give the skilled player an edge over the house.
Casino poker: Since this game is played against other players and not against the house, your skill is compared with the other players at the table. The differences will determine how much you can win (The best man does). It is not unheard of for a professional poker player to make $100,000 per year in casinos and legal card rooms.
Video poker: Learning the proper playing strategy, on certain machines, can give the experienced player an edge of up to .8 percent over the house. On certain sophisticated video poker machines this edge can be even higher. Remember that only skilled players can expect to master this edge, and use it to their advantage.
PARIMUTUEL WAGERING: If your skill at picking winners in horse races, dog races or jai alai matches (called handicapping) is better than the other gamblers betting on the race, you can expect to be a winner. As the casino poker, this is another gambling occasion where you are confronting your skill against that of the other gamblers.
SPORTS GAMBLING: In this field, to see good results, you must really know the sport you are betting. Professional gamblers who bet on sporting events have a very deep knowledge of the sport they are betting. Other games that have a positive edge over the house include Pai Gow Poker and, under very unusual circumstances, Caribbean poker and Progressive slot machines:.
Just before we plunge more deeply into this fascinating world of web based gambling there are a few guidelines that are accentual for those who want to become winners.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Shuffle Poker Chips Like a Poker Pro
Evreyone can shuffle poker chips, but only few can shuffle like a pro
this below video is about to explain how to shuffle the poker chips like a real profissional.
Pay attention to the tips it can be very helpful.
Hopefuly you will understand more then I did, Because I didn't manage it very well.
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Online Casino and Gambling Games
Lots of people is not aware about the differents between online casino and gambling
Most of them think that casino and gambling are the same, well it's almost the same but alow me to explain the difference between these tow subjects
Gambling it's the industry of all kind of bettings programs, it's include sports betting, cards betting cube and so on,
In this industry there is a very big market called Casino,
and in the internet it's online casino, yeah that is right online casino is a market in the gambling industry
the online casino includes all kind of gamlbing games like Baccarat, Blackjack Roulette and other interesting games that I will explain later, Be know that Poker is not one of the casinos games it's a differnt market in the gambling games
I hope I made my self clear in this post
But don't warry I will expalin it in the future again
Most of them think that casino and gambling are the same, well it's almost the same but alow me to explain the difference between these tow subjects
Gambling it's the industry of all kind of bettings programs, it's include sports betting, cards betting cube and so on,
In this industry there is a very big market called Casino,
and in the internet it's online casino, yeah that is right online casino is a market in the gambling industry
the online casino includes all kind of gamlbing games like Baccarat, Blackjack Roulette and other interesting games that I will explain later, Be know that Poker is not one of the casinos games it's a differnt market in the gambling games
I hope I made my self clear in this post
But don't warry I will expalin it in the future again
intrudaction with my Blog
Hi
my name is Moris, and this is the new Blog that I start just now.
My main issue in this Blog is writing about all kind of gambling games, This issue is very intersting the world, and me also so I though to my self - why should I not write ablog of my own about the this that I so much like, and this is of course gambling games,
In the next few days and may be in the next few weeks or few months Or years I will start to publish lots of stories about games, Online casino games and gambling games, I have lots of information to share with you guys and this is just the start.
I want to wish you all best of luck and enjoyment reading my Blog.
Best wishes
Moris
my name is Moris, and this is the new Blog that I start just now.
My main issue in this Blog is writing about all kind of gambling games, This issue is very intersting the world, and me also so I though to my self - why should I not write ablog of my own about the this that I so much like, and this is of course gambling games,
In the next few days and may be in the next few weeks or few months Or years I will start to publish lots of stories about games, Online casino games and gambling games, I have lots of information to share with you guys and this is just the start.
I want to wish you all best of luck and enjoyment reading my Blog.
Best wishes
Moris
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