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Within the potential combinations, the
number 7 is the most frequently rolled, statistically, among the 36
total combinations. Craps, like all casino games, is fundamentally a
game of odds.
The fundamental goal of craps is to establish a 'point' number in the
first roll of the dice. This first roll is called the 'come out
roll.' Once the point number is established, the goal is for the
shooter, the person throwing the dice, to roll the point number before
rolling a 7.
The 'pass line bet' is the first possible wager to make in a game of
craps. This pass line bet is the most popular wager in craps games,
because of the simplicity and also the odds for winning this bet.
Before the come out roll, players will put their bet on the pass line
strip, which runs along the edge of the craps table. The pass line
bet wins automatically if the shooter rolls a 7 or an 11. Rolling the
numbers 2, 3, or 12 is an automatic loss, called 'craps', on a pass
line bet. If any of the other number combinations - 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10
- are rolled, that number will become the point number and the second
round, or state, begins.
There are two possible states (rounds) that a craps game can be in.
The first, described above, is the come out round. The other state is
referred to as the 'point round.' This is the round where the shooter
must roll the point number before a 7.
If you are not sure which round a craps game is in when you approach a
table, a good way to tell is to find the 'puck' on the craps table.
The 'puck' will be turned to the 'on' side or the 'off' side. If the
puck is on the 'off' side then the game is in the come out roll. If
the puck says 'on' and is placed on the board, then the game is in the
point round.
In addition to the pass line bets, players can wager on the 'don't
pass bets' line, a thin strip above the pass line bets section. A
don't pass bets is betting on the exact opposite occurrence of the
pass line bet. A person betting on the don't pass bets is considered
to be betting against the other players and is referred to as 'wrong
bettor.' Opposed to this, players that bet with the table and the
shooter are considered 'right bettors.'
It is important to realize that some craps games can become very
lengthy if the shooter doesn't role a 7 or the point during the second
round. And once a pass line bet has been placed on the table, it
cannot be removed until the point round is concluded by a win or loss.
That wasn't too difficult, was it? Those are the fundamental bets and
rules for craps! You now know a well kept craps secret. Even though
the craps table and game may appear intimidating, the game is one
basic bet, two dice in two rounds with lots of extra factors that make
it seem much more complex than it is.
Once you've mastered the pass line bet, you can begin to learn the
other betting possibilities. You can find a breakdown of all the possible bets
in craps here.
It's time for you to discover the thrill of playing craps! The best
way for beginners to learn the game of craps is to actually play the
game! Rookie players don't need to wait for the off hours in
brick-and-mortar casinos any longer to join a practice demo table.
The online casino craps games are a great way to increase your comfort
and familiarity level with the game. Practice the game at the online
casinos and pretty soon, you'll be the consummate craps player ,
implementing strategies into your play, wagering on all the various
betting options and helping teach the next generation of craps
newcomers!
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