A Beginner's Guide To Playing Casino Craps

The craps table is undoubtedly the loudest, most energetic, and most intimidating area on any casino floor.


Once you understand the basic flow of the game, the intimidating layout starts to make perfect sense.

Understanding the Pass Line Bet

Almost everyone at the table plays the Pass Line, as it represents betting with the shooter to win.


If the first roll of the dice is a 7 or an 11, the entire table celebrates and you double your money.

The Pass Line bet has an incredibly low house edge of just 1.41%, making it one of the best bets in the casinoYou can place 'Odds' behind your Pass Line bet, which is the only wager in the building with a 0% house edgeMost of the crazy proposition bets in the center of the table are terrible mathematically and should be avoided
How to Avoid Angering the Dealers and Players

Because the game is so fast-paced and physical, strict etiquette rules must be followed to keep things moving safely.


Always buy your chips when the dice are in the center of the table, never while the shooter is preparing to throw.

ActionExplanationDealer ReactionString bettingDropping chips one by one slows the gameDealers will scold you; drop them all at onceTippingDealers work incredibly hard at this gamePlace a bet 'for the boys' to ensure great service

Craps is the most social game in the casino, and joining a hot table is an unforgettable experience.