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Tuesday, December 12, 2006

How to Play Craps

From: eHow


Craps is a dice game played in casinos across the nation.

Preparing
Instructions

* STEP 1: Learn the layout of the table.
* STEP 2: Familiarize yourself with the payouts of winning bets.
* STEP 3: Change money for chips at the craps table.
* STEP 4: Place the chips in the groove at the edge of the table and shield them with your body.

Tips & Warnings

* Avoid playing the proposition bets shown in the middle of the layout. They pay out as described on the layout.
* Notice the boxes with the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 on either side of the middle of the layout. These are point numbers and pay the following when you win: 4 pays 9-to-5, 5 pays 7-to-5, 6 pays 7-to-6, 8 pays 7-to-6, 9 pays 7-to-5 and 10 pays 9-to-5.
* Notice the boxes to the side and below the Field; these are the Pass Line and Don't Pass Bar boxes. Placing a chip on either of these boxes is, respectively, a bet that the shooter will make the point (roll a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) or roll a 7 or an 11. Pass and Don't Pass bets pay even money.
* Notice the boxes to the side and below the point number boxes; these are the Come and Don't Come Bar boxes. Placing a chip on either of these boxes is, respectively, a bet that a point number will or will not repeat after being established. Come and Don't Come bets pay even money.
* Notice the box with the numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12. This is the Field. Placing a chip in this box is a bet that one of these numbers will be hit after a point number has been established.
* In Las Vegas, the layout will contain a Big 6 and 8 box. Placing a chip in this box is a bet that either a 6 or an 8 will be rolled after the come-out roll and before a 7 is rolled.
* You cannot win playing craps over the long term. This game gives the casino a large statistical advantage over the player.

In the Casino
Instructions

* STEP 1: Go to the promotions booth.
* STEP 2: Fill out and turn in an application for a player's card.
* STEP 3: Pick up the card.

Tips & Warnings

* Accumulating points through play on a player's card allows you to get free rooms, food and show tickets. The casino likes craps players and should be happy to compensate you with many comps.
* Starting out playing craps in a casino can be difficult, as the action is fast and furious. It might be wise to try playing online first to get a feel for the game and the pace.

Playing the Game
Instructions

* STEP 1: Present your player's card before you place a bet.
* STEP 2: Watch the pair of dice be pushed toward the shooter.
* STEP 3: Place your bet on either the Pass Line and with the numbers, or on the Don't Pass Bar and against the numbers.
* STEP 4: Watch the shooter place the required bet on the Pass Line and throw the dice. The first roll of the dice is the come-out roll.
* STEP 5: Make sure that the amount you receive is correct if you win the bet or that the dealer is correct when collecting your losing bet.
* STEP 6: Place another bet on Come or Don't Come Bar if the shooter hits a point number.
* STEP 7: Place a new bet on the Pass Line or Don't Pass Bar if the shooter rolls craps (2, 3 or 12) or a 7 or an 11.

Tips & Warnings

* If 7 or 11 is the come-out roll, the bet is paid at even money. If a 2, 3 or 12 appears, the bet is lost. The shooter will continue throwing the dice until he loses or hits one of the point numbers.

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