Craps Basics
In the game of craps, players place bets against the casino and the game is based on the results of dice rolls. Bets are placed on the outcome of the roll of dice and then the dice are set into action. As the dice roll is dependent entirely on chance, the interest of the craps game lies in the betting. In itself the game is simple however in order to gain a real insight into the game, it is necessary to understand the different bets involved. For newcomers to the game, it would probably be wise to concentrate on the pass line bet and place aside all the other bets to avoid confusion.
Pass Line Bet – This is one of the most common type of craps bet. This is an even money bet. If the first roll of the dice adds up to 7 or 11, you win. 2, 3, or 12 and you lose the bet. Any other number is the “point” and if the point is rolled again, you win, but will lose on 7.
Don’t Pass Line Bet – Opposite of the pass line, but if 12 is the first roll, it’s a standoff and nobody wins.
Come Bets – Basically this is the same as the Pass line except that you must bet after the point.
Don’t Come Bet – Opposite of the come bet, except that a first roll of 2 or 3 wins, and 12 is a standoff.
Odds Bet – Once you have a “point” you may take the Odds bet and win if the point or the come point is made before a 7. Payoff for ODDS – Two to one for 10′s or 4′s, three to two for 5′s or 9′s, six to five for 8′s or 6′s.
Place Bets – Once a shooter makes a “point”, you may take a place bet on numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10. If your number comes up before 7, you win. Payoff – Nine to five on 4′s or 1 0′s, seven to five on 5′s or 9′s, seven to six on 8′s or 6′s.
Field Bet – Here you’re betting that 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12 is rolled before the 5, 6, 7 or 8 The 2 and 12 pay double. This is also a one roll bet. The dealer will take your money if the dice show a number that is not in the field (5, 6, 7 or 8).
Proposition Bets – Include all the bets made in the center of the table in front of the “stick man.” The “stick man” will ask that these bets are made before every roll of the dice.
The 2 and 12 pay thirty for one, 3 and 11 pay fifteen for one. These are one-roll bets.
Hard Way Bets – You win if the same number comes up as on the table and you lose if the number comes up any other way, or if a 7 is thrown. Hard Way bets will remain on the table in play until the number rolls, or if a seven rolls.
Any Craps – You place this bet on any roll. If a 2, 3 or 12 rolls, you win. You are paid seven times the amount of your bet. If any other number is rolled, you lose.
Come Out Roll
The come out roll could also be explained as the first roll. With regards to the come out roll, the following should be noted:
* If a 7 or 11 is rolled on the come out roll, a pass line bet wins.
* In the case where a 2, 3 or 12 appear on the come out roll, the pass line bet loses.
* Should a number different from the above be rolled, this is called the ‘point’ and brings about the beginning of the series.
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