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 Most Important Craps Bet

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


If the first roll of the dice is a 7 or an 11, the entire table celebrates and you double your money.

If any other number is rolled (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), that number becomes the 'Point'Once the point is established, the shooter must roll that exact number again before rolling a 7 to winIf a 7 rolls before the point, the game ends, everyone loses, and the dice pass to the next player
Crucial Craps Etiquette

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


The most important rule is to keep your hands completely out of the table area when the dice are being thrown.

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

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