Though it may seem a monumental undertaking, learning how to play craps isn’t
likely nearly as difficult as you may imagine. There are only a handful of bets
you need to get your head around first, along with the basic premise of how the
game moves along. With these few skills in hand you will be able to stand at the
craps table for hours, slowly absorbing all of the extra bets, hedges and opportunities
the lush craps table offers.
Our how to play craps tutorial will be split into sections according to how we
feel you should learn the game. From game-flow, to basic bets to more bets and
advanced concepts.
Game Flow
The way the game of craps works may look confusing, but you’ll catch
on quickly. In essence the dice move around the table clockwise, at the end
of each round. A round ends when someone ‘sevens out’, or fails
to make their point. If you don’t know what that means yet, don’t
worry, it will be explained in basic bets. Read more about the Game Flow
Basic Bets
There are only a small selection of bets that hold a low statistical house
edge when you play craps, and among them is the best bet in the casino. Part
of what makes playing the game of craps so easy, is the fact that the best bets
are the simplest to make. The basic bets include: Pass Line, Don’t Pass,
playing ‘the odds’ and placing the 6 and the 8. Read more to learn
how to make each of these craps bets.
Advanced Concepts:
Thought it’s difficult to delve too far into the advanced thinking behind
craps players, it is possible to take a look at some of the methods they use.
Each individual craps player has likely developed their own ‘system’
or approach to the game, and while you’ll find they are all flawed in a
strictly mathematical sense, variety is the spice of life. Read more to find out
what those people who appear to be thinking too hard at the craps table, are thinking
about.
