How to Play Craps for Beginners

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by Matthew Llamas

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I know Craps can seem very intimidating but here are a couple of fast and easy ways to jump onto a table and try to have some lucky FUN!

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Craps is all about throwing dice (unless you're in an Indian Casino where they only use cards) and hoping they roll a number you're betting on. Anyone betting can roll the dice! I'll advise later.

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Here is what any common Craps table should look like. This table has numerous ways for you to bet but I'm going to try to keep it basic.

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I should advise you that you can put your chips down on any section yourself. However if you can't reach, you can toss or push them towards the dealer and tell them where to place them for you.

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One of the easiest bets is called "The Field". This is a one time bet for the dice to roll a 2,3,4,9,10,11, or 12. It pays 1 to 1 so betting $15 wins $15. Usually a 2 or 12 wins more!

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You can play The Field all night if you're getting lucky. Picking and choosing when you feel those numbers about to roll. Just be sure to remove your chips from the table or they will be bet again.

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Next is what you'll most likely see everyone on the table playing. That would be the "Pass Line" and then those numbers 4,5,six,8,nine, and 10. To get there I just have to explain one thing...

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That confusing ON OFF button! Here's the rule of thumb: when it's OFF that means the "Come Out Roll" is being thrown. Hope for a 7 or 11 and bet the minimum on the...

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Pass Line: the most fundamental bet you'll see everyone playing. If a 7 or 11 rolls then you win 1 to 1 while the button is OFF. You only lose your Pass Line bet if a 2,3, or 12 is rolled.

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Once a 4,5,6,8,9, or 10 are rolled then the button gets turned ON and placed on the number rolled. You can then place a bet on any of those numbers and only lose if a 7 is rolled.

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Bet on any of the numbers you like while the button is ON. If a 7 rolls while button is ON then you lose all your bets and a new person gets to roll the dice. Speak up if you wanna roll!

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However if the number the button is ON rolls before the 7, then you win your Pass Line bet and get to keep playing and the button gets turned OFF. The cycle goes ON and OFF until that 7 gets you ON!

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TIPS: 1. The Dealer is your friend and can help with any questions. 2. ALWAYS place your cash on the table for chips. Don't hand cash directly to the dealer. Put it on the TABLE!

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3. Be aware of table minimums. If its $15 then you just have to make sure you have $15 in bets on the table even if it's split up all around.

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I hope this helps you start to understand Craps. Good luck, have FUN, and gamble responsibly. If you want to learn more check this site out: http://www.goingtovegas.com/kpv-crap.htm

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