Craps Strategies and Tips

Added On: July 7, 2009 at 1:58PM

Category: Craps

Author: Arin Parnell

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Gambling involves gaining and losing money. Knowing how the Craps game works increases a player’s chance of winning. These tips will help players minimize loss and play successfully.

A player must be familiar with the basics of the game. Most players’ strategies center on knowing which bets to place and which bets to avoid. Each Craps bet has its own odds of winning. Craps experts always place free odds on Line bets.

Practising free Craps games online increases a players level of confidence and familiarity with the game. There are plenty of free online Craps to practice on. There are free craps lessons provided in most land-based casinos as well. This gives a player a better perspective of the game as he can also see how the other players play.

Beginners should start betting with the minimum amount to minimize loss.

Parameters should be set on how much risk a player is willing to take and how much money he wishes to spend. These parameters should be followed at all times. It is advisable to risk a little but not all of what you have.

Play safe by betting on Pass Line. The house edge for a Pass line is typically 1.41%. This is very beneficial for the player.

Place free odds on line bets. The more odds a player bets, the lesser will be the house edge. Players can bet free odds anytime after a come out roll.

Know when to quit. If a player does not quit at the right time, he may end up losing all that he gained. Ideally, the best time to quit is when a player has made double of what he has paid initially.

Avoid bad bets such as proposition bets. These bets have very appealing payouts but are the least beneficial.

Keep an end limit for the money rolled in the game as well as losses. A player should identify the odds that are in his favor and the ones not in his favor and bet accordingly.

Avoid Don’t Pass Line bets. There is only one combination for rolling a 2 and 12. Hence, winning this bet is very difficult.

Have fun while playing. That is the essence of the game. Be a good sport and respect other players in the game.

Craps players should also follow certain etiquette’s. Abiding by Craps etiquette will ease the stress playing Craps and make a player’s game more pleasant. For instance, the shooter must roll the dice with one hand only and throw it to the far end of the table. This is insisted upon by the dealers to avoid any manipulation by the shooters. Players should also not blow into their hands while rolling the dice.

When betting, the chips must be placed on the table in front of the player and when paying the dealer, the money should be placed on the table in front of the player. A player should not touch the dealer or place money in the dealer’s hands. Similarly, the dealer should place the chips on the table and not in the player’s hands.