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.


Once you understand the basic flow of the game, the intimidating layout starts to make perfect sense.

The Pass Line: The Only Bet You Need

Almost everyone at the table plays the Pass Line, as it represents betting with the shooter to win.


On the very first roll (the Come Out roll), your Pass Line bet wins instantly if the shooter throws a 7 or 11.

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
Crucial Craps Etiquette

Craps has a lot of superstition and physical movement, meaning there are several unwritten rules you must obey.


Never let your hands dangle over the felt; if the dice hit your hand and 'seven out', the entire table will blame you.

BehaviorReasoningAction to TakeThrowing the diceThey must hit the back wall to be randomToss them smoothly, don't lob them highBuying inThe game moves very fastWait for a pause in the action to drop cash

Stick to the basics, mind your hands, and enjoy the incredible energy of the craps pit.