Gambling Guide

Article by Eric Cybulski

Casino is indeed a place where people spend both their time and money aiming for a chance to win a lot of money and also to enjoy their leisure time. This is the reason why a lot of people are really enthusiastic to go to casino and also the reason why a lot of place nowadays already have a casino. Either ways, both the casino and the players benefit with each other.

At first sight, when you walk inside a casino, it may feel as it is just an ordinary place where a lot of people may come and go. But when you first laid on one of its table, you will now realize the pleasure and excitement of winning, losing and aiming for a greater chance and money.

There are lots of games inside the casino. One of the games that you will definitely be hooked to is the craps. Craps is indeed a game of number and statistics. This is game where the players place bets based on what will be the outcome of the dice that is roll either in pair or series. Oh it may look simple but winning in the game is the thing that you must learn and master. Also, how to place a good bets and know how to avoid bad bets.

If you are aiming to win when you go in the casino especially in the game of craps, you must be equipped with knowledge and strategic skills in order to aim that high. It’s like when you are in the war; you must be prepared and equipped with firearms. In applying it to this game, you must be fully armed and be a knowledgeable player.

There are lots of ways for you to learn to play craps. You can first learn it by observing on the players while they are on the table and asking some of them the mechanics and techniques of the game. Verbal suggestions are indeed very good to hear but you must apply it in order to know the real ambiance of the game. Also, you can search online for tips, suggestions and tips in winning the game of craps. You can actually test it by playing first on the online games for craps that are available in the Net. When you are ready, you can now actually test it on the real casinos. We all know that you can only learn once you are starting to do it.

Searching for free online craps is helpful if you want to become a good craps player. Online casino craps is very popular nowadays. It is very similar to actual craps in terms of rules, tables, and betting. However, instead of playing the game in person, you only click on your screen. You also stay home instead of standing amidst cheering crowds.

When you play online, you will be able to learn more about the game and play without interruptions. You will be able to focus more since there are no noisy people around. There are no intimidating employees either. With all the distractions gone, you are sure to improve your chances of winning.

In addition, online craps offers the advantage of a faster game play. You will also benefit from easier bets tracking. Online bets are clearer and more transparent. You will have more time to think of your moves between each round. Plus, you can be sure that you are not being cheated on because the dice cannot be rigged on online craps.

You can use free online craps for the purpose of practicing. There is no money involved, so you do not have to worry about going bankrupt. Online craps are created using software simulators. They can easily be played on Java and Flash, but you may also download and install them on your computer.

Online craps software mainly relies on Random Number Generator, a complex system of mathematical algorithms, to control the game. The result of each dice roll is determined through programming. A set of algorithms provide the player with the same winning odds he would be provided if he is in an actual casino. Some craps software even provides better winning odds. If you want to ensure fair gaming, verify if the online casino where you are currently playing had their software tested for integrity.

Anyway, you have to place a bet on the pass line to begin the game. Drag the chips that you want to bet onto the virtual craps table. Then, click on the dice to roll a number. You win the game if you get a 7 or an 11, and you lose if you get a 2, 3, or 12. If you did not get any of these numbers, you receive a point. Thus, you need to roll the dice again. If a point is rolled before a 7, then it means that you win. You lose if the opposite happens.

Play free online craps until you become better. Get used to the rules, the codes, and the systems. Do not be intimidated by the fierce looks of casino employees. When you think that you are ready, you can now step into the real world of gambling. Just make sure that you do not overdo spending. If you do not control yourself, you will lose more money than you have expected. You may even become addicted to gambling. It is also advisable to start betting small accounts of money if you are just a beginner.

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I got the idea for this article while writing about dice setting. (If you’ve read the free sample chapter from my eBook on my website, you’ll know what I think about dice setting.) I thought about the ridiculous things (and sometimes downright lies) people say to separate you from your money. I thought about the shysters who spread their misguided and oftentimes flat-out wrong advice for beating the house. Then, I thought about the unfortunate who fall for such bogus claims and advice.
This article gives a small sample of the load of crap (pun intended) from various craps-related websites, followed by brief analyses of the sheer stupidity or dubious nature of their claims. If it weren’t for the sad fact that people actually believe such crap, we’d find it entertaining. Learn from this article. Once and for all, get it through your head that craps is designed for you to lose. No system exists, has ever existed, or will ever exist that will produce long-term gains for the player. The player cannot in any way gain a long-term advantage over the house, and that includes the latest trends in get-rich schemes that focus on dice setting. Don’t be a sucker. Learn to play in reality, not in fantasyland.
I took the following excerpts directly from some of the websites I scanned for 10 minutes after searching for “learn craps.” These excerpts are not from blogs, forums, or discussion groups; they’re from sites that sell craps-related products. My analyses and criticisms are based on my opinion and deemed valid until proven otherwise by a qualified and independent body.
Excerpt: “In my humble opinion, the pass line (and come) are the worst bets on the table. I understand about the 1.4% advantage and all, but has anyone actually calculated odds against, after the come out? I found two books a long time ago that stated the average against you, on the pass line after a point is established, is around 34-35%. That is to say, the odds against ‘repeating’ the point before a 7.”
Analysis: This excerpt was taken from an article intended to provide tips and strategies or playing craps. In justifying his opinion that the Flat Pass Line and Flat Come bets are the worst bets on the table, the writer removes the come-out roll from the equation. That seems absurd. The house advantage on these two bets is so low because of the player’s 2:1 advantage on the come-out roll. Indeed, the advantage shifts back to the house after the come-out, but that advantage can never shift without first going through the come-out, so trying to disregard it seems ridiculous.
Excerpt: “The only good bet is the place bets—and only for the 2 reasons, one they can be taken down at any time, and second you pick your numbers. The odds are much much much better when you try to throw one number instead of repeating it before a seven, and that is what people don’t understand. What they also don’t understand is that the seven should mathematically come up one out of every six rolls—and that is all rolls, not just box number rolls, but all of them. If someone walked up to a table and threw 2, 3, 12, 11, 2, 3, 11, 12, 2, 3, 11, 2, 12, 12, 2, his odds of throwing a seven are greater then the guy who throws 5, 6, 8, 9. How many times do people at a crap table stand there and not even pay attention.”
Analysis: This excerpt is from the same article as the first excerpt. Remember, this author supposedly knows the game and is passing his wisdom to you. Where do I start? The author’s reasoning is based on the silly–and completely false–notion that outcomes of previous rolls influence future rolls. The author apparently believes in the Gambler’s Fallacy. By the believing in the Gambler’s Fallacy, the author proves his ignorance. No matter how many times a player rolls the dice, the odds of a 7 appearing on the next roll never change. So, the player throwing 14 rolls without hitting a 7 has the same odds of rolling a 7 on the next roll as the player who throws only four rolls without hitting a 7. The odds of a 7 appearing on the next roll for both players are exactly the same. Even if you rolled a million times without a 7 appearing, the odds of a 7 appearing on the next roll are exactly the same as if you had rolled only once. Results of previous rolls have no influence whatsoever on the odds of future rolls. The guy in the excerpt wonders, “How many times do people at a crap table stand there and not even pay attention?” I can’t help but laugh and wonder how many screws this guy has loose. The truly sad thing is that people read this guy’s baloney, take it to be true, and then base their bets on it.

Excerpt: “This is a proven professional method, used by experts, that until now has been kept secret from the public. When applied according to the rules presented, it is the most consistent money making craps method you are going to find and can reduce your risk of loss to less than 6%.”
Analysis: You can play the Pass Line with Odds (or Don’t Pass with Odds) and give the house an advantage of only about 1%. Lots of craps bets have house advantages much less than 6%, so touting a 6% risk of loss seems silly to me. I chuckled at the statement, “This is a proven professional method, used by experts, that until now has been kept secret from the public.” Yeah, okay, sure. LOL (laugh out loud). The following excerpt is taken from the same website.
Excerpt: “—As with any educational or entertainment program, results may vary and [name redacted] and its owners assume no liability for its use or any loss that may result. Purchasers of the [name redacted] are encouraged to rigorously test and personally verify results before wagering on an outcome. All gambling involves risk no matter how good the method might be. Purchasers are advised to use the [name redacted] responsibly, implement a sound money management system, and wager only with funds that will not seriously affect their lifestyle or that of others closely associated with them.”
Analysis: Again, I laughed. The website cleverly hooks you with claims of having a “professional” and “most consistent money-making” craps system. It fills you with hopes and dreams of beating the crap out of the casino. Then, after suckering you in, they cover their rear ends by including a disclaimer stating, “—its owners assume no liability for its use or any loss that may result.” I suspect that buyers of that bogus system never make it to the bottom of the web page to read the disclaimer. They’re so hyped up on false hope of beating the casino for ga-zillions, they’ve already clicked the “Buy” button before getting anywhere near the disclaimer. If the system is so “professional” and if it truly is the “most consistent money-making craps method,” why do they need to cover their rear ends with a disclaimer? Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Don’t get conned into buying bogus winning systems. Learn to recognize bull manure. Don’t get suckered into believing you can consistently beat the casino over time. You can’t and won’t. Be smart. Play smart. Learn the secret to craps.
The next excerpt is lengthy, but I included it because I’m sure it’ll entertain you as much as it did me.
Excerpt: “Here is a simple craps strategy that takes no skill and only two of the same bets each time you play. The writer of this method has never failed to make at least 0 per hour using this strategy. Now, with this report, you can do the same at any dice table anywhere in the world! This craps strategy has been kept within the inner circle of casino bangers for years – under a mutual gentlemen’s agreement. We tried the [name redacted] on randomized computer print-outs and couldn’t come close to losing through 8000 decisions! (Think how long you would have to stand at the tables for 8000 decisions.) We tried it at several casinos in Atlantic City, Vegas, Reno, and Tahoe. The damned thing just would not lose! With this system you won’t care if the tables are hot or cold—you still win with this super craps strategy! A new shooter can throw three or four or more craps in a row and you win! A new shooter can throw three or four or more sevens in a row and you still win! A new shooter rolls a point, and sevens out on the next roll. Shooter after shooter can do this, and you still win! A shooter can throw 14 passes, or more or less, in a row, and you still win! A bunch of players in a row, can seven out after any amount of numbers, and you still win! Read this report and you’ll find out that there is absolutely no roll of the dice that can hurt you with this system! Want to collect on every roll of the dice? Here is how to do it with four easy bets. Follow this method exactly and you’ll go home a winner everyday!”
Analysis: Woohoo! Is this the Holy Grail, the Fountain of Youth, the mother of all systems that has eluded mankind forever? Woohoo! LOL. Yeah, right. Let me get this straight—no skill required—only need to make two bets at a time—and no matter what happens, I can win 0 per hour? Woohoo! I better hurry up and buy this system before the “casino bangers” put it back in their “inner circle” under lock and key and stop offering it to the paying public. Do I really need to analyze this mumbo-jumbo? Does anyone actually believe this crapola? Sadly, people apparently do, or the website probably wouldn’t exist.
Excerpt: “I’m so positive that I can easily convert you from an inexperienced player into a master player with the skills of a pro that you may try all of my methods risk-free! I personally guarantee these craps systems will work at any casino you play! Take up to a full year to learn, practice, and profit. Just remember, if your average daily winnings don’t add up to several hundred dollars, don’t forget that I will give you a 100% refund. It’s that simple.”
Analysis: This is from the same website as the previous excerpt and is typical of the guarantee that comes with many so-called winning craps systems. Read the words carefully. Let’s analyze them. “—you may try all of my methods risk-free.” It’s risk-free because the seller offers a full refund, not because the system consistently wins over time. “I personally guarantee these craps systems will work at any casino you play.” Of course, they’ll work, but will they win? Anyone can use any crazy system and it’ll “work.” The word “work” in this context simply means the system is a legitimate method for playing the game whether you win or lose with it. In the excerpt, if the word “work” were replaced with the word “win,” then the seller would be at great risk because no system will consistently win over time. “—don’t forget that I will give you a 100% refund.” Remember, the guarantee is that you can get your money back, not that the system will consistently win. The problem with these kinds of guarantees is that many people either simply forget or don’t try to get the refund after losing their shirts, or they try but get delayed so long they get disgusted and give up. The moral is, be skeptical of craps systems that come with guarantees. Ensure you fully understand the guarantee before buying. Focus on whether the craps system is guaranteed to win, or whether you’re guaranteed to get to your money back after you lose your rear end. Note the carefully chosen words and understand their meanings, such as “can” instead of “will.” One small word can, and usually will, make a big difference in the meaning of a sentence or an entire paragraph.
Starting to get the picture? Scams are everywhere. Don’t be a sucker. Don’t let your dreams of winning big blind you. Be smart. Play smart. Learn the secret to craps. Read Part 2 of this article for even sillier claims and bigger laughs.
Now you know!

Introduction

Sitting down at a Blackjack table for the first time can be an intimidating experience.  Hopefully this article will help prepare you for that, by learning a bit about how to play the game and some of the nuances of table etiquette.

This article won’t go into strategy of how to play.  For more information about strategy and other advanced topics, see the links section at the bottom of this page.

Here’s my obligatory disclaimer – never gamble with money you can’t afford to lose.  Don’t play Blackjack with your mortgage, car payment, junior’s college fund, money borrowed from a credit card… you get the idea.  Any money you bring to a casino should be considered the cost of “entertainment”, and if you happen to come out ahead a couple of bucks, great.

Rules of the Game

Blackjack (aka “21“) is a fairly simple game to learn, but it takes time and experience to master.  Your objective is to beat the dealer.  Both you and the dealer will receive 2 cards from a standard 52-card deck.  Your 2 cards are dealt face up, and the dealer’s cards will be 1 face up and 1 face down.  You add the values of your cards, counting face cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings) as 10′s.  Aces count as either 1 or 11.  You can choose to “hit” and take additional cards, or “stand” and stop with the current value of your cards.  If your cards add up to more than 21, then your hand has “busted” and you lose your bet.  The dealer has absolutely no choice in what he does.  The dealer will always hit if his hand is 16 or less, and always stand if his hand adds up to 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21.  If the dealer’s hand adds up to more than 21, then he busts and you win!

OK, so this is pretty simple so far.  Hit your hand if you want another card, stand if you are satisfied with what you have.  But wait, there are few more things you need to learn. After the dealer deals the cards, the first thing he will do is check to see if he has a Blackjack.  A Blackjack (in the old days, they called this a “natural“) is a hand that adds up to 21 using just 2 cards.  So it will be an Ace (counted as 11) with a 10-value card.  If the dealer has a Blackjack, then he will immediately show his hand and you lose your bet.  Wow, this game sucks.  The dealer just got a Blackjack and beat you.  But wait… what if you get a Blackjack?  This is where the game gets fun.  If you get dealt a Blackjack, not only do you win your bet, but you’ll win 1 1/2 times your bet (3 to 2) instead of just even money!  So if you bet , you’ll win !

There are 2 more “special” bets that you can make.  If you are dealt 2 cards of the same value (for example, two 8′s), you can choose to “split” your hand.  When you split, you add a 2nd equal-sized bet and the dealer will split up the 2 cards and you will play them as 2 separate hands.  The other special case is called a “double down“.  When you double down, you add a 2nd equal-sized bet (doubling your bet, thus the name) and you hit and get 1 and only 1 additional card.  Doubling down when you have a total of 11 is usually a good idea because there are lots of 10-value cards in the deck, and if you get one of them, you’ll have a winning total of 21 and win double your original bet!

Game Play
Sitting Down at a Table

OK, so now that you know the rules, let’s walk through the mechanics of how to play the game.  As you walk through the casino, there will be many tables to choose from.  There will be a sign on the corner of the table indicating the table limits – the minimum and maximum bets allowed.  Make sure you play at a table that provides a minimum bet within your budget.  On the Las Vegas strip, it is sometimes difficult to find dollar limit tables at the big casinos, but some of the smaller casinos do offer these limits.

You’ve found a table you like, and have a seat.  What’s next?  It’s time to put your money on the table – literally.  Take out your cash, place it on the table in front of you (don’t hand it to the dealer, he is not allowed to take any cash directly from your hand), and ask for change. When you play in a casino setting, you will be playing with casino “checks” (most people call them chips).  These are small clay tokens that are legal tender in that casino.  They usually have denominations of , , , 0, and up.  The dealer will take your cash, count it out on the table for the pit boss and security cameras to see, and announce to the floor “Change!”  He will then give you an equivalent amount in casino checks.

It may be a good idea to let the dealer know that this is your first time playing Blackjack.  That way he can answer your questions, and he will go slow with you to make sure you don’t make any mistakes.  Remember, the dealer is there to help you.

Time to Bet

Now it’s time to place your bet.  There will be circles or some type of area on the table felt in front of you to indicate where you should place your bet.  If you are placing a bet with more than 1 check, stack them on top of each other, with the higher denomination checks on the bottom.

The dealer will begin to deal out the cards, starting with the spot immediately to his left, and continue clockwise, giving himself his card last.  Once everyone has 2 cards, the dealer will show one of his cards.  If it is a 10 or an Ace, the dealer will check to see if he has a Blackjack.  If he doesn’t, then game play continues.

Beginning with the player to his left, each player will act in turn and decide whether they want to hit or stand.  A casino can be a noisy place, and to help make a player’s intentions clear (and also so the security cameras can see what is happening), a set of hand signals have been developed to indicate what the player wants to do.  If you want to a hit, you should tap the table behind your bet with your index finger.  If you want to stand, you should wave your hand horizontally over your bet. You’ll get the hang of it pretty quickly, just watch the other players and see how they do it.

If a player takes a hit and busts, the dealer will immediately take the player’s losing bet and cards before moving to the next player.  After all players have acted on their hands, then the dealer will reveal his 2nd card (called his “hole card“), and then act on his hand (hitting if he has 16 or less, standing on 17-21).

At that point, the dealer will either pay each player in turn if the player won, or take the player’s losing bet if it lost.  The dealer pays in the opposite direction as the deal – he will begin with the player to his right, and continue counter-clockwise.

Splitting and Doubling Down

Pretty straight-forward so far, right?  OK, let’s go over our 2 “special” bets that we learned about – splitting and doubling down.  If you have a hand that you want to split, place a 2nd equal-sized bet next to the original bet, and tell the dealer “split” while also tapping the table with a hand signal showing 2 fingers (like a peace sign).  Do not touch the cards on the table.  The dealer will separate your 2 cards, line them up with each bet, and then have you act on each hand in turn.  From this point on, they are completely separate hands – you can win them both, lose them both, or win one and lose one.  If you want to double down on your hand, place a 2nd equal-sized bet next to the original bet, and tell the dealer “double down” .  The dealer will give you exactly 1 more card, and you cannot take any additional hits.

Tipping the Dealer

A lot of new players don’t know that the dealer relies on tips (or “tokes“, in casino parlance) to make a living.  The dealer is not there to take your money – he is just trying to do a job.  The dealer wants to see you win, because he knows a winning player will tip him better than a losing player!  So be sure to tip your dealer a little bit while you are winning.  You can give him a check (place it on the table, he can’t take it from your hand) and tell him it is “for the crew“.  In most casinos, the dealers pool their tips and split them equally.  You’ll see the dealer put the toke in a small box attached to the table, which they will later combine will all the other toke boxes and distribute to the dealers.

Some players like to place a bet for the dealer, hoping the gesture will entice the gambling gods to help win the hand.  And the dealer will surely appreciate it, because he has a chance to make double the money!  To place a bet for the dealer, place it next to your bet slightly outside of the betting circle.  Act on your hand as you normally would.  If you split or double down, you don’t have to provide and equal bet for the dealer’s portion, but many people choose to.  If you win the bet, the dealer will pay you and pay himself – you know he’s rooting for you to win!

Cashing Out

So you’ve played for a little while, caught some good cards, made some good decisions, and are up a few bucks.  Perhaps the best decision of all is to leave while you still have a profit!  When you are ready to leave, you can give your checks to the dealer and ask him to “color up“.  This is a process of taking your small-denomination checks and exchanging them for larger denominations.  This makes it easier for you to carry your winnings to the cage (e.g. cashier) to cash in your checks.

That’s pretty much all there is to it.  You now know the rules of the game, the mechanics of the game, and hopefully you feel a little better about sitting down at a Blackjack table for the first time.

If you want to learn more about the game, take a look at some of the links provided below.  Good luck at the tables, and most of all, have fun!

Glossary / Blackjack Terminology

BLACKJACK - The name of the game.  It is also the name of a “natural” 21, an Ace with a 10-value card.  A player’s winning Blackjack hand will be paid 3 to 2.

BUST - A losing hand with cards totaling 22 or more.  Also known as breaking.  This is bad for player hands and good for dealer hands.

CAGE - This is the casino cashier.  This is where you take your winnings to exchange casino checks for cold hard cash.

CHECKS - Round clay discs used for betting in a casino instead of money.  Also known as chips.

COLORING UP – When a player exchanges smaller-denominiation checks for larger ones.

DOUBLE DOWN – A bet where the player’s original bet is doubled. The player is then dealt one additional card to complete the hand.

EYE IN THE SKY – Slang for video surveillance cameras used by the casino to watch the players, dealers, floor people, and pit bosses.  The eye in the sky sees all.

FIRST BASE – The position immediately to the dealer’s left.  It is the first position to be dealt to.

HARD HAND – A hand that does not contain an Ace valued at 11.  Example: Ace-5-10 is called a hard 16.

HOLE CARD – The dealer’s face-down card.

INSURANCE - A side bet that the dealer has a Blackjack.  Insurance is only offered when the dealer’s face-up card is an Ace.  This bet wins double (2 to 1) if the dealer has a Blackjack, and loses otherwise.

PUSH - A tie hand.  Neither the player nor the dealer wins.

SHOE - A plastic or wooden box used for holding and dispensing the cards to be dealt.  Shoe games usually use 6 or 8 decks of cards.

SOFT HAND – A hand that contains an Ace valued at 11.  Example Ace-8 is called a soft 19.

SPLIT - A hand where 2 cards of equal value are divided and played as 2 separate hands.  The player must provide a 2nd wager equal to the original amount.

THIRD BASE – The position immediately to the dealer’s right.  It is the last player position to be dealt to.

TOKE - A tip given to the dealer by a player.

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Another good thing about playing live dealer blackjack online is the early payouts that are offered by some live dealer casinos. VueTec Ltd. has come up with the early payout option for blackjack, thus making the game even more enticing for players the world over. By offering payouts at different parts of the game, players have more chances of taking home some winnings even without winning the full game. The early payout offered amount depends on the probabilities that surround the outcome of the game, based on the cards that have been revealed so far. If players feel that there is a very good chance of losing to the dealer because the dealer’s face up card potentially looks like half of a blackjack, they can simply exit the game as winners by accepting the offer of the early payouts. With the early payout option, you can easily become a winner.

One more reason why you should play at online casinos with live dealer blackjack instead of at traditional online casinos is that there is much controversy surrounding online blackjack minus the live dealer. Since these games are completely computer-generated and simulated, there is no guarantee that the results are genuine and are not programmed. There is no way to tell whether the game is not rigged, and blackjack happens to be a game that is quite easy to manipulate, since its very essence lies in the dealing of cards, which can easily be programmed. Thus, for a game like blackjack, the live dealer feature makes a world of difference.

Aside from the excitement, the early payouts, and the security of the game, playing live dealer blackjack online is also s must because of the extra bonuses and promotions that can increase the number of chances that you have of winning in different games. The bonuses and promotions can win you extra credits that you can use to play more. More games equate to more chances of winning, naturally.

If you are looking to play some blackjack, do it the live dealer way. Log on to an online casino with live dealer blackjack and play as if you are in a real casino. High stakes, guaranteed winning chances, and excitement, all rolled into one.

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play casino craps the right way!

Any Craps is a one-roll bet that wins if a craps (i.e., 2, 3, or 12) shows on the next roll, and loses if any other number shows. The minimum bet amount is the value of the lowest-denomination chip in play, usually . The payoff is 7:1, so you can bet any amount to get the full payoff odds.

The Any Craps box is located in the center of the table and typically controlled by the stickman, so keep your hands off. When you have the stickman’s attention, gently toss your chips to an open area near the center of the table and say, “Any Craps, please.” Aim for an empty spot so your chip doesn’t mess up other chips on the table.

Depending on the casino, the layout may have a box in the proposition area (i.e., center of the table) labeled “Any Craps,” or 16 small circles next to the proposition area, each containing the letter “C,” or both. The dealer places your Any Craps bet either in the box or in one of the little “C” circles. You might think, “Why are there 16 little Any Craps circles but only one Any Craps box?” Good question, but like everything else in craps, the answer is easy. The Any Craps box is big enough to hold all bets if everyone at the table makes the bet at the same time, but the little “C” circles are only big enough to hold one bet. Eight players can play on each side of the table. So, there are eight circles for eight players on each side of the table. If the casino’s layout uses little circles instead of an Any Craps box, the dealer places your Any Craps bet in the little circle that corresponds to your table position.

The Any Craps bet is sometimes called “Crap Check” when it’s used to hedge the Flat Pass Line bet. For example, if a player makes a Flat Pass Line bet, he might toss in a chip for a Crap Check to “protect” the Pass Line bet on the come-out roll. On the come-out, if the shooter rolls a craps, the player loses his Flat Pass Line bet, but wins for his Crap Check.

Now you know! Remember, learn how to play casino craps the right way.

Craps is a game of chance that uses the throw of the dice to determine the winner. The game is supposed to be the descendant of an ancient dice game called Theban, played in ancient Egypt. The dice used in craps is called the Theban dice. Craps is a popular gambling game, since it involves placing bets, something that makes it fun and exciting. It is one of the best games you can play with your friends on a weekend or holiday afternoon.If you are new to craps, and playing it the traditional way, the initial learning phase can be nerve-wracking, simply because there is so much to learn. One way of overcoming the early nerves is to go online and play craps there, something that will seem much easier, considering you do not have to physically face other players, which is the intimidating part sometimes. Online craps games can help you develop confidence.

Playing The Game of Craps

Craps is a game of players versus the casino. The player rolling the dice is the shooter. Players place their wagers on a roll or a series of rolls of the dice. This is usually a game of two players, taking alternate turns with the two dice. The first roll is termed the come-out roll.

You get craps if the result of the dice shows 2, 3, or 12. You have the natural or the win if the result shows 11 or 7. If the come-out roll yields other numbers like 10, 9, 8, 6, 5, and 4, the number rolled is identified as the point. When the point is settled, the shooter rolls the dice one more time, and so on. As long as his roll shows up points, the shooter continues to roll the dice. The roll of the dice switches to the next shooter when the current shooter rolls a 7. This is called a ‘seven-out’, and results in the round being terminated and the dice going to the next shooter, i.e., the shooter to the left of the current one.

Betting While Playing Craps

Craps is fun because you can bet on the games. The amount of the wagers may vary and as a player, you can place several bets. Players usually bet on the possible result of a particular round in progress � whether the game will end with a seven-out or a point. They can also bet on a specific number or any other number churned out by the dice, before a 7 comes along.

A bet starts on the Pass Line. This is basically betting with the dice. If the shooter shoots a 7 or 11 on the first roll, you are a winner. But a roll of 2, 3 or 12 means it is craps, and you lose. You can win a bet on a first throw of 4,5,6,8,9, or 10 only if the shooter throws the same number again before throwing a 7.

To win the best bet take the Free Odds once the point is made. In this type of craps bet, the house does not have an advantage. Before going to the casino, hone your craps skills online. The more you play, the more information and strategies you will discover.

Most of the people would be unaware about the online bingo games. And this is imperative to make the general class of people think that the free online bingo is akin to gambling. Since gambling doesn’t go down well with a lot of people, the concept of bingo doesn’t perfectly get down into the people’s imagination.

Gradually, as the internet is getting widened, the common man is also beginning to understand the game and play free bingo. Bingo games started in European countries and were mainly played for fun and as pastime. The bingo cards were designed and lottery was picked up to strike out the numbers. Gradually, these games started getting attention and innovation followed naturally as people tried to mix the factor of fun and money together.

In modern day bingo games, some amount is paid and the winnings are given out. Many bonuses on the winnings allow the online bingo portals to attract more customers. Again, to keep the customer base intact, new methods were introduced. This resulted in making the games more attractive and the portal designs were made to suit the taste of the wide range of players.

With the looks of the free online bingo portal, one can be assured of the money involved in the bingo games. But, since there is involvement of money in both, keeping them clearly aloof of each other is not very much possible. This is the reason that has led to many people believing the bingo to be something of the casino sort.

To play free bingo, people are required to register themselves with the online portal. This is something which again is similar to the casino games. Lots of characters, lighting arrangements, decorations, and such things are being resorted to, to make the bingo games attractive. There has to be a feel among the players that the game is lucrative enough with winnings.

Money seems to be everywhere in the online portals. These things are made to be quite eye catching and surely enough catches the attention of the gamers. With the number of bingo game sites opening up in the internet, the competition is required to be mitigated by getting an edge with the glitter. Although it is justified, the ethical play of the games is something that would let the gamers to stick to a bingo game portal.