Be smart, play smart, learn how to play casino craps the right way!
The most basic craps bets are the Pass Line and Don’t Pass. These bets are common in that each is a “Flat” bet, which means the bet is typically made before a new game starts and before a point is established. Also, the Pass Line and Don’t Pass bets can have an Odds bet, which is an additional bet on or against the point number after the point is established. Other Flat bets are the Come and Don’t Come, which are made after a point is established. All these bets are defined later, but the point here is simply to define “Flat” bet so you’ll know the term when you hear it.
The Pass Line bet is a Flat bet typically made prior to a come-out roll. If you walk up to the table and see an OFF puck, you know a new game is about to start and you can get in on the action by making a Pass Line bet. The Pass Line is the long, curved section along the edge of the layout closest to where the players stand. It’s clearly labeled as, “PASS LINE,” typically in white letters. The Pass Line is sometimes called the “front line.” (You’ll occasionally hear the stickman’s banter, “Winner, winner, front line winner.”) The Pass Line on the layout goes around the entire edge of the table where the players stand so any player in any position can easily reach it.
The table minimum and maximum bets are defined by the placards on the inside of the table next to each dealer. For example, if you see a red placard defining a $5 minimum and a $2,000 maximum, that means your Pass Line bet must be at least $5, but can’t be more than $2,000. The Flat Pass Line bet is a self-service bet, which means you make this bet yourself by physically placing your chip(s) on the Pass Line. Generally, the only time the dealer makes a Pass Line bet for you (i.e., physically puts the chip(s) on the Pass Line) is when you ask for change and tell the dealer to put some of it on the Pass Line. For example, suppose you want to make a $5 Pass Line bet but all you have are green $25 chips. After you have the dealer’s attention, drop a green chip in the Come area and say, “Five on the line, please.” The dealer knows exactly what you want. He changes the $25 chip for five $5 chips and makes the Pass Line bet for you by putting a $5 chip on the Pass Line directly in front of you. Then, he puts the four remaining $5 chips in the apron in front of you. Make sure you pick up the four remaining chips from the apron and place them in your chip stack so the dealer doesn’t think you’re making a $25 Pass Line bet instead of only a $5 bet.
Now you know! Remember, learn how to play casino craps the right way.
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7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
However, when the dice is HOT, I leave my place bets working at ALL times, even on the come out roll.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
I like this method of play. I play the EXACT same way.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
I never had problems using the Bodog software. Maybe it's your connection speed?
Try to contact customer service and see what they have to say about it before you start playing for money.
You can read other Bodog user experiences at Hypercasinos.com
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
I personally play craps at Casino Del Rio and Piggs Casino. They have some of the most realistic craps games online, although I think that it is hard to replicate the thrill of playing craps in a real casino. They are still good games, there's just not quite the camraderie.
Here is a link that lists some good craps casinos, including the ones I mentioned above: http://www.ranked-online-casinos.com/craps-online-casinos.html
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
Nope.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
Betting the pass line with odds is pretty much the same too.Technically the don't pass line has slightly better odds (1.38% vs 1.41%), but once you add the odds bet, the difference is pretty negligible.
Also, try to play at Casino Royale. They have a 100x table, with $1 minimum bet. Making a $1 pass (or don't pass) bet then adding the $100 odds bet is the best bet in Vegas. But if you don't have the bankroll for that, a $10 odds bet is still darn good odds (the house edge is somewhere in the neighborhood of .001%).
There are a lot of other betting strategies that are fun to play, but have significantly worse odds. For example, if you make a $10 place bet on 5, and $12 place bet on 6 and 8, then a $5 field bet, you win if any number but 7 hits. If a 7 hits, you lose $39, so just leave it up for 2 rolls per shooter. This will lose in the long run, but it's a fun way to play, and if not too many people are sevening out too quickly, you can build up a profit rather quickly.
Good luck and have fun.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
As already stated, the probability of a seven coming up on any given roll is 1 in 6 (16.67% of the time). Similary, the probability of a seven not coming up on any given roll is 5 in 6 (83.33% of the time). Since each roll of the dice is an independent random event unrelated to any previous roll(s), there is no way to predict how long a shooter will be able to throw the dice before sevening-out, no matter who's rolling. By way of example, if a shooter has rolled the dice 100 times without rolling a seven, what are the chances that the next roll will now be a seven? A: Still 1 in 6.
To try and alter the random nature of the dice toss through "dice control" is a Class B Felony under Nevada statute. Don't waste your time or money. Any "pros" that feign that ability and try to sell it to you are just felons in waiting.
All that having been said, craps is still the best game in the house; the only game with a true 50/50 bet on the table (the Odds bet). Your ability to prevail at the table is largely a function of good betting and money management skills. And a little luck doesn't hurt.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
AC is the only one I know of for craps, unless you want to troop all the way up to Connecticut.
To my knowledge only dogs and horses are legal gambling in Maryland, although I've heard that Baltimore is considering to allow slot machines in OTB places.
There are no indian casinos in MD unfortunately.
Sorry… I feel ya man, craps is my game too.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
Cherokee is your best bet.
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
You can place bets anytime you want, except when the dice are being thrown. Ask the dealers for help, they will help you, but make sure you tip them for their help and service!!
7:25 am on October 8th, 2009
Craps or cramps?I am going to presume you mean cramps and it is not unusual to get cramps when exercising.There are many things that can cause them,maybe a chat to your family Doctor to be on the safe side,but I doubt there is anything to be concerned about.