The game of Craps has been around for centuries. Popular belief holds that it is the offspring of a game called Hazard, an old English dice game that has been documented as being played as far back as the Middle Ages. Once the game was removed to America with the early colonists, it became known as Craps.

Rules

The game of Craps can be intimidating for beginners. In a casino setting, the Craps tables can often be loud and crowded, like a heady sports event. A fast-paced game can leave a novice stumped as to where to begin. There are many different bets that can be played and each bet has its own odds. Really, though, Craps is considered one of the simpler casino table games once a player familiarizes themselves with the rules and becomes comfortable throwing the dice.

Odds

The odds in Craps are generally considered to be some of the best in a casino. Blackjack is the only other casino game that experts claim sports such reasonable odds. The abundance of allowable bets in Craps give experienced players the opportunity to make their games even more lucrative when they employ betting strategies such as playing simple Pass Line bets in combination with other types of bets and odds buying strategies at tables that allow it.

Strategies

There are two schools of thought among crapshooters: those who subscribe to systems of bets and those who rigorously train themselves in the “skill” of dice throwing. Dice throwing is a hotly debated topic within Craps circles. Craps has never been considered a game of skill and casinos count on the rolls of the dice being completely random. Crapshooters who practice dice sets and grips are often thought to be cheating the house.

Most experienced craps players suggest beginners learn the rules, become comfortable with the dice and then know how to work the systems of betting.

Online Versus Live Craps

Dozens of online gambling sites have cropped up in recent years. Online gaming appeals to those who want to gamble in privacy and from the comfort of their own homes. However, online craps is decidedly different from live casino style craps. For a game as potentially exciting as craps, many experts believe the online game is solely for those who want to gamble.