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<br>If you walk onto any physical casino floor, the loudest and most energetic area is almost always the Craps table.<br> |
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<br>The energy is infectious, drawing crowds of spectators eager to watch the "shooter" roll the dice.<br> |
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<br>However, to an absolute beginner, the Craps table looks incredibly intimidating and hopelessly complicated.<br> |
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<br>The truth is that while the table looks complex, the core game is actually very simple to understand and play.<br> |
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<br>Our beginner's guide will strip away the confusion and focus on the fundamental bets you need to know.<br> |
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The Basics: The Come-Out Roll and The Point |
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<br>A new game begins when a player (the shooter) takes the dice and rolls them across the table for the first time.<br> |
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<br>This first roll dictates the direction of the game, either resulting in an instant win/loss or establishing a target number.<br> |
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<br>The puck visually signals to everyone at the table that the game is now in the Point phase.<br> |
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<br>Now, the shooter must continue rolling the dice until they roll that exact Point number again to win.<br> |
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<br>The tension builds as the shooter tries to hit the Point while actively avoiding the dreaded 7.<br> |
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Where to Place Your First Chips |
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<br>While there are dozens of exotic bets on the table, beginners should focus exclusively on the Pass Line bet.<br> |
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<br>If the Come-Out roll is a 2, 3, or 12 (called "Crapping out"), your Pass Line bet loses instantly.<br> |
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<br>If the 7 hits before the Point, your Pass Line bet loses. It is that simple.<br> |
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<br>The Don't Pass bet is the exact opposite: you win on a Come-Out 2 or 3, and win if a 7 rolls before the Point.<br> |
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<br>Betting the Pass Line means you are playing with the crowd, cheering for the shooter to succeed.<br> |
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How to Lower the House Edge to Zero |
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<br>Once a Point is established, Craps offers a hidden bet that is mathematically the best wager in any casino.<br> |
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<br>Because the payout perfectly matches the probability, over the long run, this bet breaks exactly even.<br> |
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<br>If you Take the Odds on a Point of 4 and win, the casino pays you exactly 2 to 1 on that specific portion of your bet.<br> |
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<br>This strategy minimizes your exposure to the 1.41% house edge and maximizes your money on the 0% edge bet.<br> |
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<br>If you are unsure how much you can bet, simply ask the dealer, "What are the max odds?" and they will gladly assist you.<br> |
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Craps Terminology for Beginners |
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Shooter: The player currently throwing the dice. |
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Come-Out Roll: The very first roll of a new round, used to establish the Point. |
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The Point: The target number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) the shooter is trying to roll again. |
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Seven Out: Rolling a 7 after the Point is established. The round ends and everyone loses. |
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Free Odds: The secret weapon of professional Craps players. |
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Which Side of the Dice Are You On? |
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Line BetWins on First RollLoses on First Roll |
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Pass Line7 or 112, 3, or 12 |
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Don't Pass2 or 3 (12 is a Push)7 or 11 |
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Statistical Edge1.41% Advantage1.36% Advantage |
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<br>Craps is only intimidating until you realize that you do not need to understand the entire board to play effectively.<br> |
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<br>Once you understand how the Pass Line and Odds bets work, you are ready to join a live game.<br> |
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<br>Craps dealers are among the friendliest in the [casino](https://git.dieselor.bg/chadwickjarnag), as their tips often depend on the players winning.<br> |
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<br>May the dice be kind, and may you hit your Point before the 7 appears!<br> |
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