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.
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