Casino Guide

The game of craps can be fun and interesting. It is high energy and demands concentration. With a simple roll of the dice, you have the opportunity to win it all or lose it all. But there are some things that you need to know. It is important that you devise a strategy that will work for you.
Recreational or informal playing of craps outside a casino is referred to as street craps or private craps. The most notable difference between playing street craps and bank craps is that there is no bank or house to cover bets in street craps. Players must bet against each other by covering or fading each others bets for the game to be played. If money is used instead of chips and depending on the laws of where it is being played, street craps can be an illegal form of gambling.
There are many variations of street craps. The simplest way is to either agree on or roll a number as the point, then roll the point again before you roll a seven. Unlike more complex proposition bets offered by casinos, street craps has more simplified betting options. The shooter is required to make either a Pass or a Don’t Pass bet if he wants to roll the dice. Another player must choose to cover the shooter to create a stake for the game to continue. If there are several players, the rotation of the player who must cover the shooter may change with the shooter (comparable to a blind in poker). The person covering the shooter will always bet against the shooter. For example, if the shooter made a “Pass” bet, the person covering the shooter would make a “Don’t Pass” bet to win. Once the shooter is covered, other players may make Pass/Don’t Pass bets, or any other proposition bets, as long as there is another player willing to cover.
There are ethics with this game. Some shooters will just pick up and toss and still others will roll in a controlled manner. Bet with the person that is controlled and if they are just tossers, then use the don’t pass option with your bet. There is still the possibility that you will win or lose with either of these styles, but you do need to respect the shooters regardless. The odds can be great. Craps is a risk that many enjoy!