Craps

Dice games historically

Dice games have existed since thousands of years before our era. Originally, the dice were made of bone, and were significantly less regular than the industrially manufactured cubes commonly used today. In many extant texts from ancient civilizations such as the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Persians, dice games are mentioned, and they always seem to have been immensely popular with the common people as well as royalty.

” The dice are thrown, " Julius Caesar is said to have said before his conquest of Rome, and certainly there is something special about the random yet so definitive character of the dice.

Dice and dice games have played a central role in the Times of$is and$IG, when many have sought solace in the power of dice to decide everything from games of small change and up to more decisive decisions. Even today, the dice is perhaps the most practical tool you can use to let Chance rule. Even with the transition to games on the internet, it is unthinkable to let randomized numbers appear on the screen – we humans seem to want to see the small cubes in order to really trust the power of chance.

Craps at the casino

One of the games that today is most strongly associated with DICE is craps. Craps is not played at New Zealand Games land-based casinos, which means that we New Zealandr may apply to online casinos for one round of this game. On the internet, many other dice games that were previously quite unknown have also experienced increased popularity.

The history of Craps is believed to extend as far back as 13th or 14th century England and the then popular Game Of Hazard. The rules of this game are very reminiscent of craps, which makes today believe that there is a historical connection. In the course of the following centuries, the game emigrated to France, where it continued to be developed and refined. The devoted gambler and politician Bernhard de Mandeville in 1813 brought the game to New Orleans. The game was now called Crapaud, which was soon shortened to Craps.

The rules of the game underwent constant improvements to exclude cheating from both the house and the players, and as it became less complicated, craps grew in popularity. Eventually, the game spread around the country, managed to survive when gambling was illegal for a period, and eventually found its place in casinos around the United States and the world.

Craps table

The layout of the Craps table is a bit confusing, but don't be intimidated. The different fields on the table are different forms of bets, many of which are fairly straightforward. Here we go through some of the most common main bets, and finally list some so-called “sucker bets” that generally give good dividends but have bad odds. You can find more information about this in our article on craps odds.

Here we go through the design of the table to help you create an understanding of the game. Each box simply represents a certain bet. Keep in mind that you do not need to be familiar with how the entire table works in order to play. The first four bets mentioned below are the most common and best.

Placing bets in craps

As in any other game of chance, you must place a bet before you can start playing. In craps, your money is represented by chips that you place on the table in the desired position. In one online casinos click the chips icon and select the value you want to use. As a rule, you can choose anything from €0.50 to €100. When you are satisfied with your bet, start the game by pressing the button to roll the dice. Once the dice have landed in position, losing bets are removed from the table, while winning bets are paid out according to the paytable.

Different variations of the game

There are a lot of different variants of this popular dice game to choose from online. Several of the versions appear in simplified editions so that it will be easier to play for those who are new to craps. In this article we will go through the most common variants and their peculiarities so that you can more easily find a type of craps that suits you. Generally, we recommend those games that have a house edge of less than 5%.

Varieties with House advantage < 5%

Bankcraps or Las Vegas Craps

This is the variant of the game that you will most often encounter in both land-based and online casinos. The game offers a little over 100 different possible bets that include the main bets, suggestion bets and points bets. This version is very popular among craps players, not least because of the low house advantage of around 1.4%.

High Point Craps

In this version, a come out roll (or initial roll) that stops at 2 or 3 is called a ”push” and is ignored. The game will restart again until a different amount is obtained. A roll of 11 elle 12 automatically wins. Other sums become point numbers and the player must throw a sum higher than the point number to win. The house advantage here is around 2.35%, which is slightly higher than bankcraps but still relatively low.

Simplified craps

This, as the name implies, is a fairly straightforward variant of the game, as there is only one bet. In this game, the player wins if he rolls 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 or 12 and loses if he rolls 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. The house advantage in simplified craps is approximately 2.8%. The payouts look like the following:

• Twos pay out 3:1
• Threes and fours pay out 1:1
• Tens or elves pay out 2:1
• Twelve pay out 5:1

More house advantages > 5%

New York Craps

This type of craps is very popular on the east coast of the United States. The layout of the table and your betting options are slightly different from that of Bank craps. The main difference is that the game does not use come bet, don't come bet or place bet. The player must place bets on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. The odds you have for payouts are identical to the actual odds, but the bank charges a commission of 5% instead. Thus, it is this percentage that constitutes the house advantage in New York Craps.

Crapless Craps

This variant of the game is also known as bastard craps. This is a simplified version that can be found at a lot of online casinos. Just like in standard craps, the thrower goes by the designation ”shooter” and the initial roll is called the come out roll. The Come out roll wins on 7, while 2, 3, 11 and 12 on the come out roll become point numbers. The thrower wins if he manages to throw the point number before a 7 is thrown. This variant of craps is quite disadvantageous as the house edge is at 5.38%, and we recommend bankcraps instead.

Pengacraps

Other names for this variation of the game are open Craps, Fading Craps and Die Rich Craps. As a rule, the game is played in private contexts and uses only one dice. As a rule, large sums of money are wagered. Players make bets against the bank, which further takes Commission on all winnings. Normally, the commission is at the level of 5-7%.

Private Craps

As the name suggests, this game is not played in casinos, but instead in private contexts. Another name for the game is Gatecraps. It's about a more informal game with no table layout or banking. The player can choose between the two basic bets pass or don't pass.

Different bets in craps

There are a variety of bets you can make in craps, but to make this page more clear, we go through the ones that are most common and that give the least advantage to the House. If you just want to learn a bet, we recommend The Pass Line, which gives the least house advantage and is clearly the most popular. You certainly don't need to know all the bets to be able to play.

Pass Line

This is the most important bet to know. The house edge is 1.41% on this bet, which is the lowest edge in craps. You simply place your chips on the section of the table with the words ”Pass Line”. If the first roll lands on 7 or 11, this bet wins, while it loses on 2, 3 or 12. Will there be a different amount (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) this becomes the point number, and the game continues. After that, you lose if the sum of 7 is thrown before the point number has time to be thrown again. If the point number is rolled before a 7, you have instead won even money on your bet.

Don't pass the line

This bet is the opposite pole to the Pass Line. This bet wins if the come out roll lands on 2 or 3 and loses if the roll becomes 7 or 11. If the come out roll shows 12, there is a draw, and the player gets the bet back. If there are more rolls after the come out roll, this bet loses if the point number is rolled before a 7.

• Odds : Once a Pass Line Bet has been made and a point number has been established, you can place an additional bet that the point number will be rolled before a 7. this bet gives Different winnings depending on what the point number is:for 4 or 10, 2: 1, 5 or 9, 3:2 and 6 or 8, 6:5.
• Come: This bet is just like The Pass Line, with the difference that it is placed at any time after come out roll. The roll made after this bet then counts as this bet's come out roll.
• Don't come: This bet, in turn, is just like the Don't Pass Line, with the difference that it can only be made after come out roll.
• Place: This bet is just like the Odds bet, with the difference that you don't have to have bet on the Pass Line or Come first.
• Field: This bet wins if the sum of the dice is anything except 5, 6, 7 or 8. Gives even money for 3, 4, 9 or 10, and 2:1 if 2 or 12 is thrown.

Craps strategies

Many people experience the huge range of possible bets in craps as a bit stressful. The different bets follow different rules, have different odds and different payouts. However, the truth is that the different bets in craps are actually easy to learn.

Although craps is a game of luck to a large extent, it does not have to be based solely on flax, but the player can make use of several strategies. Betting money completely arbitrarily is the worst decision one can make, as it can lead to huge losses. In this article, we'll go over the most effective strategies and tips in craps. If you follow this advice, it will probably not be long before you have good control over this popular casino game.

Basic strategy

The basic and most common bet in craps is the Pass Line . If you place such a bet at the beginning of the game, you will win if the dice show the sum of 7 or 11. If the throw gives 2, 3 or 12, you have lost the round. If you get any number other than the ones already mentioned, this becomes the point number and the game continues.

To win now$, the point number appears again before the dice give a 7. The House Edge at the Pass Line is only 1.41%, which may be seen as really low for a casino game. If you are a beginner in craps, you should focus on this bet, as most other players do. Another common bet is the Don't Pass Line , which works in reverse. Here you win if the dice add up to 2 or 3, and lose if the dice add up to 7 or 11.

Winning strategies in craps

The most important thing you can do before taking a seat at a craps table is to decide on a sum. Since the bet can usually be varied from pennies up to really large amounts, you should find a level that suits you. Set a budget for your gambling, and be sure to stick to the framework you have set up. This strategy may sound unnecessarily simple, but the fact is that it can save you the worries that come with playing for more money than you can afford.

Disadvantageous bets

There are of course a variety of other bets that can be made in craps in addition to those mentioned above. It can be tempting to try different types of bets because there are so many available, but every experienced craps player knows that it is always best to stick to the safest options, although of course you can vary between them. Thus, the best strategy for trying to make a profit is simply to learn to identify bad bets and avoid them consistently. Some bets you should stay away from to minimize the risks include most single bets as well as Hard 4 and Hard 10.

Advantageous bets

As for the bets in craps you should try to stick to, Pass, Come, don't Pass and Don't come are some given and relatively straightforward choices. Of course, there are also other bets that can be profitable, for example Field where the house advantage is 2.78%. For a complete overview, we recommend that you go to our article on Craps Odds, which you can find via the top menu.

Odds of Craps

Since craps is a game based on probabilities, it is good to know which craps odds apply in different situations. This way you are better equipped to make the right decisions that increase your chances of winning. Knowledge of craps odds puts you in a position to distinguish between good and bad bets, which is of great importance for a strategic approach in the game.

In this article, we present some wise bets based on the odds. We'll even walk you through some less wise Bets so you know about them. If you are not familiar with the terms used or the Basic Rules, we recommend that you read more about this via the top menu.

Explanation of the odds of the game

Below you will see some different tables that together explain the bets you can make in craps. In the first two tables you will see the actual odds and the payout of each bet. The actual odds are the same as the probability that a particular outcome will occur. This probability is always the same, no matter which online casino you play at. Payout odds are what an online casino typically pays out in the event of a win. For example, if the payout odds are 1:1, it means that you win as much as you bet. If you bet$100 onor, you will win$100 Onor.

The "House Edge" column is the most important, as it determines your chances of winning. Bets should be made with as low a house edge as possible. Some bets seem to pay a good dividend, but when you take a closer look, you realize that the house advantage in these is great and that they are therefore not worth doing. If you are unsure, we recommend that you initially stick to the Pass line, Come, don't Pass Line and Don't come. These provide among the very best odds and are by far the most common bets.

Multi roll bets

In the table below, you will see bets that$even several dice rolls to be settled. As a rule, you will find all the bets that are worth making in this table. Note, however, that some of the bets have a high house edge. Hard way 4 or 10, for example, gives the house an advantage of 11.11%. You should always focus on bets that have a maximum of 5% house edge, and preferably lower. The Pass Line is the most common bet in Craps, and also one of the absolute most advantageous and fun.

Bet	Actual odds	Paid odds	House advantage
Pass/Come	251:244	1:1	1.41 %
Don't pass/don't come	976:949	1:1	1.40 %
Pass odds/Come odds	2: 1 for 4, 10; 3: 2 for 5, 9; 6: 5 for 6: 8	2: 1 for 4.10; 3: 2 for 5.9; 6: 5 for 6.8	Less than 1 %
Don't pass odds/don't come odds	1: 2 against 4, 10; 2: 3 against 5, 9; 5:6 against 6.8	1: 2 against 4, 10; 2: 3 against 5, 9; 5:6 against 6.8	Less than 1 %
4 or 10 as a winning number	2:1	9:5	6.67 %
5 or 9 as a winning number	3:2	7:5	4.00 %
6 or 8 as a winning number	6:5	7:6	1.52 %
4 or 10 as a loser	2:1	5:11	3.03 %
5 or 9 as a loser	3:2	5:8	2.50 %
6 or 8 as losers	6:5	4:5	1.81 %
Buy 4 or 10	2:1	2:1 + commission	4.76 %
Buy 5 or 9	3:2	3:2 + commission	4.76 %
Buy 6 or 8	6:5	6: 5 + commission	4.76 %
Add 4 or 10	1:2	1:2 + commission	2.44 %
Add 5 or 9	2:3	2:3 + Commission	3.23 %
Add 6 or 8	5:6	5: 6 + commission	4.00 %
Hard way 4 or 10	8:1	7:1	11.11 %
Hard way 6 or 8	10:1	9:1	9.09 %
Big 6 or 8	6:5	1:1	9.09 %

Single roll bets

The bets listed in the table below are single bets, meaning they are settled by a single roll of the dice. We generally advise against all of these bets except Field. This is because the house advantage is high. Single roll bets can be enticing to new players because of the high payouts, but seasoned Craps players usually shun them like the plague.

Bet	Actual odds	Paid odds	House advantage
Any seven	5:1	4:1	16.67 %
Any craps	8:1	7:1	11.11 %
Craps 3 or 11	17:1	15:1	11.11 %
Craps 2 or 12	35:1	30:1	13.89 %
Horn	5:1	27:4 for 2, 12; 3: 1 for 3, 11	12.50 %
Field 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12	5 to 4	1: 1 for 3,4,9,10,11; 2: 1 for 2; 3:1 for 12	2.78 %

Probability

Below you will see a table showing how likely it is to get each number, from 2 to 12, on a given roll. As two dice are rolled, there are 6 x 6 = 36 possible outcomes, with some being more likely than others. 7 is the most likely outcome because you can hit a 7 through six different combinations of the two dice. That is why there is a special focus precisely on 7 in Craps.

Speech	Possible combinations	Actual odds
2	1-1	35:1
3	1-2, 2-1	17:1
4	1-3, 3-1, 2-2	11:1
5	1-4, 4-1, 2-3, 3-2	8:1
6	1-5, 5-1, 2-4, 4-2, 3-3	6,2:1
7	1-6, 6-1, 2-5, 5-2, 3-4, 4-3	5:1
8	2-6, 6-2, 3-5, 5-3, 4-4	6,2:1
9	3-6, 6-3, 4-5, 5-4	8:1
10	4-6, 6-4, 5-5	11:1
11	5-6, 6-5	17:1
12	6-6	35:1

Casino school-Crash Course in Craps for beginners

Craps can be a little intimidating for those who have never played this action-packed dice game before. With many different ways to bet and several seemingly intricate rules, there is a risk that new players will give up before they have even tried. An important basic idea is that craps is played in rounds, which makes the game more clear than you might first think.

How to play craps

Two dice are used in craps, and the first roll is called the “come out roll”. Sometimes the result is already decided by this throw. Showing dice 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12 on the come out roll ends the round immediately. If the dice show 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, this number is called “the point”. The dealer places a white tile on the table to show what the point is. If such a point is rolled on the first roll, the dice continue to be rolled until the same number as the point or the number 7 appears on the dice eyes.

Glossary and terminology

Here we list the words that can be useful to have with you for your next game of Craps.

• House edge
  This concept translates to house advantage, and is usually expressed in a percentage that shows how big the House's advantage is in terms of profits.
• Any crap
  This is a bet that the player will throw 2, 3 or 12. Should this happen, the dividend is 7:1.
• Buy bets
  This allows you to bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. You win if one of these numbers is rolled before a 7 is rolled.
• Come out roll
  This is simply the very first throw in a game of craps. If the sum of dice becomes 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12, the round is over. Whether you win or lose depends on whether you have bet on the Pass line or the Don't Pass Line. If the dice show any other sum, this number forms the point number, which you can read more about below.
• The point
  This is the number that is thrown at the come out roll, if the number not is either 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12. The Point number can be either 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. In the post roll, you win or lose, depending on the bet you made, if the point number returns before a 7 is rolled.
• Big red
  This is a bet that a player will roll 7 on the next roll.
• Easy way
  This bet is placed on the numbers 4, 6, 8 or 10. You win if the number in question is rolled before a 7.
• Make a bet
  This bet works just like the buy bet, meaning you win if 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 are rolled. However, this must be done after a 7 has been thrown.
• Horn bet
  This is a bet that the next roll will show 2, 3, 11 or 12.
• Shooter
  This is simply the person who rolls the dice.
• Natural
  This is a come out roll that gives either a total of 7 or 11. The round then ends immediately, which is why it is called “natural”.