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Online Casino Craps

HISTORY

There are several theories on the history of Craps. One take is that in ancient times rolling of bones was done to divine the will of the gods, and that from this evolved both dice and various dice games (including Craps). Another take has the game evolving from an early Arab game passed through England, France and North America.
On one point 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 in the United States and then moved west with the frontier as the country grew.

There are two general types of Craps played today - “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. The betting is more complicated and the house covers the bets (banks the game) so the players are in effect playing against the house.

STRATEGY

As with all casino games the long term odds (over thousands of games) favors the house. With Craps the casino advantage is very small however, so it's possible to turn a nice profit on a lucky day. Most players don't play for the extended periods of time that it takes to establish long term odds, so we will look at short term odds are for winning at Craps.
The game of Craps is played with two six sided dice. This results in 36 number combinations being available. The least likely number combinations total 2 (1,1) and 12 (6,6). 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). The other totals, 3 to 6 and 8 to 11, can be made with more than 1 combination but less than 6 combinations.

A scientific look at the odds of winning would be difficult to explain and take a lot of fun out of the game. However, as most people like to win lets take a quick and simple look at the available wagers and your better chances of winning.

TERMS

The game of craps can somethimg be intimidating to newcomers, partially because of it's extensive collection of bet names and lingo. For those of you still getting into the game, here's some help with the terminology:
Any Craps – A one-toss bet on all of the Craps numbers with one unit, or groups of units, bet on the 2, 3 or 12. Payoff is 7 to 1.

Any Seven – A one-toss bet on any of the possible combinations of seven. Payoff is 4 to 1.

Bankroll – A player's total amount of betting cash. Many players divide their bankrolls into smaller amounts to extend their betting ability.

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, 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.

Chop – A term, which designates dice action of win-lose, win-lose, win-lose, etc.