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
How to Avoid Angering the Dealers and Players

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.

ActionExplanationDealer ReactionString bettingDropping chips one by one slows the gameDealers will scold you; drop them all at onceTippingDealers work incredibly hard at this gamePlace a bet 'for the boys' to ensure great service

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