Betting on craps in Las Vegas, or any other casino, can be an exhilarating experience. Craps is a dice game where players wager on the outcome of the roll, or a series of rolls, of a pair of dice. Here’s a basic guide on how to bet in craps:
### Understand the Table and Bets
Before you start betting, familiarize yourself with the craps table and the types of bets available. The table is divided into various betting areas that correspond to different types of bets.
### Types of Bets
– **Pass Line Bet**: This is the most common bet in craps. You’re betting that the shooter (the person rolling the dice) will roll a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll (the first roll of a new round), or that they will roll a point (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) and then roll that point again before rolling a 7.
– **Don’t Pass Bet**: This is the opposite of the Pass Line bet. You’re betting that the shooter will roll a 2 or 3 on the come-out roll, or that they will roll a point and then roll a 7 before rolling the point again.
– **Come Bets**: Similar to the Pass Line bet, but you can make this bet after the point has been established.
– **Don’t Come Bets**: Similar to the Don’t Pass bet, but you can make this bet after the point has been established.
– **Place Bets**: You’re betting that a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will be rolled before a 7.
– **Field Bets**: A one-roll bet that the next roll will be a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
– **Hardway Bets**: Betting that a specific double will be rolled before a 7 (e.g., two 3s for a hard 6).
– **Prop Bets ( Proposition Bets)**: These are one-roll bets found in the center of the table, with various outcomes and corresponding payouts.
### Basic Steps to Bet in Craps
1. **Place Your Chips**: Buy chips from the dealer and place them on the table. You can usually place them in the come-out area for a Pass Line bet or the don’t come area for a Don’t Pass bet.
2. **Make a Pass Line Bet**: Place your chips on the Pass Line area if you want to bet with the shooter. If you want to bet against the shooter, place your chips on the Don’t Pass bar.
3. **Roll the Dice**: If you’re the shooter, you’ll roll the dice. Otherwise, you’ll wait for the shooter to roll.
4. **Establish a Point**: If the come-out roll is a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, that number becomes the ‘point.’ The dealer will mark the point with a puck on the corresponding number on the layout.
5. **Continue Betting**: After the point is established, you can make additional bets like place bets or come bets.
6. **Roll to Resolution**: The shooter will continue to roll the dice until they either roll the point again (win for Pass Line and Come bets) or roll a 7 (win for Don’t Pass and Don’t Come bets).
7. **Collect Winnings or Lose Bets**: If the shooter wins, the dealer will pay out winning bets. If they lose, the dealer will collect losing bets.
### Tips for Betting in Craps
– **Understand the Odds**: Some bets have better odds than others. The Pass Line and Don’t Pass bets have the lowest house edge.
– **Manage Your Bankroll**: Set a budget for your betting session and stick to it.
– **Learn the Etiquette**: Be aware of craps etiquette, such as not touching the dice unless you’re the shooter and staying clear of the dice when they’re being rolled.
Remember, craps is a game of chance, and no betting system can guarantee a win. Always gamble responsibly and have fun!