Bellying up to a crap table and joining the euphoria of this
fast-paced game need not be intimidating. Armed with my past
columns and these additional pointers, you are going to step
up to the table with the self-assurance necessary to play
this game. Granted, I am limited in allotted space, but I'm
more than happy to touch on some terrific craps tips. In thirty
seconds I can teach anyone how to play a simplified game of
craps with confidence. How? Check out the first tip.
Just make these two outstanding craps wagers. Nothing
more. Learn how to make a Pass Line bet or how to Place
the 6 or 8. Both of these wagers have house advantage
of less than 1.5 percent, making them one of the best
bets in the casino.
Stay away from all those proposition bets in the center
of the layout. The dealer who is barking their performance
is doing nothing more than inducing play on wagers that
are all "house bets", carrying a casino advantage
as high as 16%.
Once you learn how the Odds wager works (another column,
another day), never make a Line or Come bet that you are
not willing to back up with full odds.
If the table minimum is way over your head, you shouldn't
be on that game. Bet with your head, not over it.
If you need help, ask a dealer. Most will be willing
and able to help you.
You are responsible to pick up your winnings. As they
say, "they lay, they play."
A Pass Line bet with two Come bets is plenty of action
on this energetic game. Don't get so caught up in the
game and start throwing money at the dealer for his "requested
(high house percentage) bets."
Do not try to hand cash to the dealer to make change.
The dealer is not allowed to take any cash or chips directly
from the customer. You need to place your money on the
layout, before the shooter gets the dice, and ask the
dealer for "change only."
Some wagers like Pass/Don't Pass bets, Odds, Come wagers,
the Big 6/8 or Field bets can be made by you. On the other
wagers, place you money on the layout and ask the dealer
to make those bets for you.
Keep your hands off the table and out of the way of the
dice being thrown. You do not want to disrupt the game
by altering the toss with your hands.
Tables have rails all the way around for storing your
gaming chips. Use them. Also, underneath, there is shelving
for your drinks.
If you are the shooter, give the dice a good toss across
the table. Never try to slide dice across the layout thinking
you can control the outcome. The first time the boxman
will call out, "No roll." The second time, possibly
some token punishment like a slapped wrist. The third-adios
Sally.
If you are a Don't Pass bettor, don't scream out, "Come
on, seven!" Betting against the majority of players
is bad enough, but rooting against them and gloating after
a win is awful form.
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