How to Follow Craps Casino Etiquette

They may not be posted in public view, but there are certain rules of etiquette that are expected to be observed when you're at the craps table of a casino. The craps table is likely to be one of the busiest gaming tables at the casino, making proper etiquette even more important. Learning how to follow craps casino etiquette will go a long way to improving both your game and your popularity at the casino.

Instructions

Learn How to Follow Craps Casino Etiquette

1. Avoid handling the dice with both hands or passing them back and forth between hands. Each casino differs when it comes to certain etiquette protocols, but generally, the only way you may be allowed to handle the dice with both hands is to set them on the table, pull your hands away and then pick them up again with the other hand.

2. Try to toss (not throw) the dice below the eye level of the dealers at the craps table. You are also expected to toss the dice so that they strike the wall at the opposite end of the table.

3. Remember that it's considered an act of provoking bad luck to say the word "seven" once the come out roll has been thrown. (This is one reason why there are so many nicknames for dice rolls in craps.) However, it is acceptable to say "Come on, Big Red" instead.

4. Remove your hands from the rail when a shooter is getting ready to roll the dice. The stickman will often prompt you to do so by yelling, "Hands high!"

5. Never set food or drink on the craps table.

6. Know that tipping at the craps table is acceptable and appreciated. However, since many dealers are women, avoid offering the tip with the traditional phrase, "for the boys." Instead, be more politically correct by tossing your tip chips on the table and saying, "for the house."

7. Understand that dealers are not allowed to have physical contact with any player. Don't hand money to a dealer or expect a dealer to hand you chips. Just place your money on the table when placing a bet and pick up your chips when the dealer places them in front of you.

8. Follow up by reading more rules for craps casino etiquette at Gambling Planet (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware of your surroundings and the people nearby while at the craps table. While cheating is rare, the dealers can't be looking everywhere all the time. A player helping himself to another's bet money or chips can and does happen.

Resources

• Gambling Planet for rules of etiquette