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Craps - Objective of the Game
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More thrilling than the name suggests - think of Sharon Stone who played Ginger in the movie and see what comes to mind. Online Craps can also be exciting as the whole game hinges on its integral element - the rolling of the dice. Buy in to a Craps game and you automatically get the element of suspense.
The appeal of the Craps game is also due to the "no genius" prerequisite for play. Not only can anyone play Craps at an online casino, anyone can succeed. EuroGrand Casino is the ideal platform to launch your online casino Craps career and learn how to’s of the game.
Craps relies more on chance than skill and is open to all players alike. From beginners to veterans, those with small bankrolls and high rollers – all are welcome to the Craps game.
Perhaps the most enthralling thing about Craps is the roll of the dice; player fate decided by how they fall keeps everyone breathless and on edge. Much of the boisterous excitement surrounding Craps tables can be attributed to this element.
Simply put, the object of Craps is to correctly predict the outcome of the next roll of the dice. Learning a few elementary betting options is the first step towards Craps success. So, as the saying goes - "Hands high let 'em fly!"
Craps - Game Rules
- The online casino covers all bets and determines payout odds.
- Craps commences when the player wagers a bet on the outcome of the Shooter’s (player rolling the dice) ‘Come out Roll’ (first dice roll).
- Before making a bet, check that the shooter is not about to roll the dice. Put your money down on the table in front of the dealer and ask for ‘nickels’ - $5 chips
- Should the Come out Roll be a 2, 3 or a 12 – known as Craps, the online casino automatically wins.
- Should the roll result in 7 (also referred to as a "7 out") or an 11 - a natural, those who placed a ‘Pass Line’ bet win.
- The come out roll ends when the shooter rolls a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. Thereby establishing a “point” number. Now the objective for the player is to shoot either a 7 or the point number in order to remain in the game.
- To check whether a point has been established, check the table for the buck white-side-up in front of a particular number - a clear indication that the series is still in progress. Another indicator of a series still being in progress is that no ‘Pass Line’ bets are allowed throughout. The software will automatically end the series when you (the Shooter) roll your point or a 7.
- Remember that on a come out roll 7 and 11 win, while 2, 3 and 12 lose. Numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 are points. When a point is established, this point number wins if rolled before the 7. A 7 rolled before the point results in a loss.
- If the shooter achieves a 7, the ‘Pass Line’ bet loses and the ‘Don’t Pass’ Line loses. A new round of Craps begins when the shooter does not make either a 7 or a point, and the game is repeated with a "Come out Roll".
Craps - Basic Strategy
Increase your money by 900% in two rolls of the dice. Sounds appealing, no? This is possible in the Craps game simply by wagering one measly dollar on either the 2 or the 12. If the dice lands on either, you win a staggering $30. Let the $30 ride - meaning you leave the winnings on the same numbers and provided Lady Luck is on your side and the dice lands on either the 2 or the 12, you stand to win an astounding $900. We concede the probabilities are low, but for $1, the strategy is surely worth a try. Another basic Craps strategy is to play to continuously play the Pass Line Bet. The bet has a minimal house edge and if you wager double odds with your Pass Line Bet, house edge is further reduced and is considerably lower than the house edge in other online casino games.
Craps - Terminology
Although the bulk of the terms particular to the land casino Craps game are not necessarily used in online Craps games, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with basic terminology. Knowing essential keywords adds know-how to your game and terminology is an area you can always expand on as your overall Craps game improves. Call out terms when you identify them in the course of online play and become a Craps aficionado.
- "Craps" – A total of 2, 3, or 12 on the come out roll.
- "Crap Out" – An Initial Roll of Craps
- "Come Out Roll" – The initial roll in a round that sets the point or results in Craps
- "Centrefield Nine" – The term used for a bet on the 9 because it is in the centre of the Field Bet.
- "Don't Pass" – A throw of craps or 7 instead of the point.
- "Easy Eight and Hard Ten" – Refers to the table position of these numbers.
- "Hardway" –
- "Hardway" – A double total 4, 6, 8 or 10 where both dice display the same number.
- "Hi / Lo " – A bet on 2 and 12.
- "Inside Bet" – Bet placed on the 5, 6, 8, or 9.
- "Big Red" – A bet that the next roll will be a 7. Note that mentioning the dreaded 7 after the "Come out Roll is tantamount to gaming blasphemy as game superstition dictates it be referred to as ‘Big Red’ or simply ‘Red’.
- "Yo'Leven " – called out when 11 is rolled to avoid confusion with seven.
- "On" – Designates an active bet for the next roll of the dice.
- "Off" – Designates an inactive bet for the next roll of the dice.
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