Craps

Craps for some reason that does not make sense is a game that was never very popular at land based casinos and online casinos until recently when players began to understand the benefits and fun that can be achieved when playing Craps.

The Luck of Craps

Craps is a game of luck and it is based on the outcome of rolling of two dice. The different combinations of the rolling of the two dice are many as are the different possibilities of betting. And for this reason many potential players may find the Craps betting grid a little daunting to begin with but once you read the details and learn the game, you will notice how simple and easy it is to play. Craps is an ancient game that has been played over the centuries in many different cultures, its origins are said to be with the Chinese where the warriors use to roll carved bone dice and bet on the outcome. Over the years it has developed to the international game that it is today and even has appeared in many famous movies. Guys and Dolls for one, even has a song all about the roll of the Craps dice " Lucky be a Lady Tonight".

Everyday Expressions Derived From Craps

There are many different well known expressions that have been derived from the Craps rolls from snakes eyes which is when both dice show a single dot to box cars which is a roll of two sixes to crapped out which is when the shooters come out roll is 2,3 or 12. These expressions are a famous by product of a game which is becoming more and more popular as it becomes more widespread across the internet and of course is much more accessible. Many online casinos offer the chance to play for fun before taking the plunge and placing real money bets. If you are new to Craps then it is a good idea to make sure of this option before you place real money bets, therefore helping you to learn the game.

Coming Out Roll

When playing Craps the most important rules to understand are the beginning rules to get the game going. As a player you can either choose to vote with the shooter, i.e. the person who throws the dice or the player. If you bet with the shooter on the come out roll which is the first roll of the dice then you need to roll a 7 or 11 in order to progress through the game. If he rolls a 2, 3, or 12 then this is an automatic loss for the shooter and the game begins again. But if you have placed a bet with the player and not the shooter, then you become an automatic winner. If the shooter lands any other numbers with his first come out roll, then this becomes the point, i.e. the number from which other rolls need to proceed and the game continues. This may all sound very confusing to start with but as the game commences you will see how easy it is and how much fun. The tension always run high in a game of Craps especially when bets are high. Thanks to online casinos, you can place varying bets which can range from very low per throw to very high making it a game for every level of player.

Plush and Easy to Follow Betting Grid and Rules

The Craps table is usually a plush green felt or in some casinos a plush red felt with the betting grid clearly marked. Each and every casino will offer slightly different and varying odds which can be seen at the casino website. At many casinos you can now play Flash Craps which basically means you don’t have to download the game or casino to your computer and can play directly from the website browser of the casino making it even more accessible and of course convenient to play. Craps online is a thrilling game with thrilling chances that will excite you and hopefully compliment your bank balance too.