Craps Betting
What is your favorite part of the Craps table? Mine is approaching the table for the first time, watching the shooter roll the dice and seeing everyone jump up and down when the shooter throws a point that everyone actually needs. In Craps, you can bet on the shooter or you can bet against the shooter. A lot of people bet on the shooter because, well, there is nothing worse in life than cheering on someone who hurts. But in Craps, although not common, people bet against the shooter. It’s called betting on the dark side, or against the point. It includes 3 things:
bet on the don’t pass line, bet on the don’t come line and place bets. Wondering why people would bet on the dark side? Well, there are two main reasons. First, the odds of betting on the dark side are slightly better. The second reason? Since 7 is the number most likely to be thrown, some people like to cheer on a 7 instead of trying to avoid seeing one.
But before you jump into a Don ‘s Pass bet, remember that there is a little obstacle to getting past that first roll. But once established, a 7 is more likely to appear than the point number, so you’re good to go. The same philosophy applies to Don Come bets. It’s fine and dandy for those two bets, but Lay bets are a little different because you will receive the opposite of true odds, minus a 5% commission. If you go out seven, you’ll end up paying more than you get back.
Learning how to play craps is easy and our quick guide below gives you the basics of everything you need to know to get started. In a land-based casino, every game has a beginning and an end and every game sees a new shooter rolling the dice. In the online version, you can roll the dice for each game, but the start and end rule still applies.
The first roll in the online craps game is called Come-Out Roll. For the game to continue, the shooter must roll a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. Assuming the Come-Out roll is not lost, the number rolled is set as the point of the game. The online game ends when a 7 is rolled or when the point is rolled.
There are tons of bets you can place on the table, but if you are a beginner, we recommend playing on the court. When placing a field bet, you are putting your money on a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12 that is rolled. If the number hits, you win. You may also want to consider bets placed. Basically you are betting that a certain number will hit and that it will hit before a 7 is thrown.