A Beginner's Guide To Playing Casino Craps

The craps table is undoubtedly the loudest, most energetic, and most intimidating area on any casino floor.


You do not need to memorize every single bet on the board to have a fantastic time playing craps.

The Most Important Craps Bet

If you are a complete beginner, the only place you ever need to put your chips is on the 'Pass Line'.


However, if the shooter rolls a 2, 3, or 12 on that first throw, it is called 'crapping out' and you lose the bet.

The Pass Line bet has an incredibly low house edge of just 1.41%, making it one of the best bets in the casinoYou can place 'Odds' behind your Pass Line bet, which is the only wager in the building with a 0% house edgeMost of the crazy proposition bets in the center of the table are terrible mathematically and should be avoided
Unwritten Rules of the Craps Table

To avoid looking like a foolish tourist and halting the game, you must understand table manners.


Always buy your chips when the dice are in the center of the table, never while the shooter is preparing to throw.

Rule of EtiquetteWhy It MattersConsequence of Breaking ItHands up when dice rollDice hitting hands alters the rollYou will anger everyone at the tableNever say the word 'Seven'It is considered incredibly bad luckYou will be glared at by superstitious players

Craps is the most social game in the casino, and joining a hot table is an unforgettable experience.