How to Play Craps

Enter the casino. See the people jumping for joy, yelling, slapping hands.
The crap table is usually the most animated and loudest table in the casino.
The action is fast and packed with non-stop excitement. Craps is a popular
game in casinos across the country. Playing craps is easier than most might
think. Basically, in craps players place a wager on the outcome of the roll of
two dice. Further explanation or basic craps instructions follow.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dice
• Instructions

1. The Come Out Roll. This is the shooters first roll. If it is
   a 7 or 11 (called a natural) everyone on the "Pass-line" Wins!
   If the shooter throws a 2 or 3 or 12 (craps) they lose and the next
   player shoots the dice. Any other number that comes up is the shooters
   point.

2. The shooter throws the dice until the 7 comes up. Everyone loses except
   for those who bet "Don't Pass."

3. When the shooter rolls for points bets are placed by players on
   outcomes from the straight up from 4 to 10 to the Hard Way in
   which the out-come equals 2 even numbers, Example: hard 8 is two 4's.

4. Popular Bets. "Pass Line" Betting the shooter will hit his point.

5. Popular Bets. Don't Pass ... Betting the shooter will 7 out.

Tips & Warnings

• Download free software online and practice playing craps.
• Play craps for free at online casino to gain experience.
• Learn crap lingo so you will develop a better understanding of the game.
• Observe other players at play in the casinos to gain further insight.
• Buy books on craps to gain a deeper perception of the game.

[dasbootjoe]

on 11/14/2008 I love playing craps! Good article.