Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
In my other article, Winning Systems, I address the fact that there’s no such thing as a long-term craps “winning system” for the player. It’s a mathematical fact that a player cannot gain an advantage over the house using any combination of bets or […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
This is Part 2 of my article about the load of crap (pun intended) some websites try to feed you to separate you from your money. Don’t fall for it. Be smart. Play smart. Let’s continue with more excerpts that are even more ridiculous […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
I got the idea for this article while writing about dice setting. (If you’ve read the free sample chapter from my eBook on my website, you’ll know what I think about dice setting.) I thought about the ridiculous things (and sometimes downright lies) people […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
The “gambler’s fallacy” is the false belief that fixed odds increase or decrease depending on recent occurrences. Let’s use the familiar coin-flip example to illustrate this concept. Assuming we use a fair coin and a fair flip, we expect a 50% chance that heads […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
I’ve read a lot of my colleagues’ books and articles and, as best I can remember, they all say that failing to set win/loss limits is one of the worst things you can do. I disagree–partially.
I agree with setting loss limits. Divide your vacation […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
If anyone says or writes that he has a consistently “winning” craps system, he’s either lying to swindle you or too stupid to know better. No consistently winning craps system exists, has ever existed, or will ever exist. Understand? None. Don’t ever let anyone […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
If you gamble, chances are you’ll lose. No ifs, ands, or buts. You must understand and accept that fact. How do you think the Vegas casinos paid for all their fancy stuff? Of course! By taking money from all the millions of losers who […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
If the casino has such an advantage over the player, why on Earth does anyone play the game? My guess is that most people don’t have a clue they’re playing a losing game. Others are so arrogant they think they can outplay the casino […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Dice and dice games date back to the Crusades, but modern craps is only about 100 years old. Modern craps evolved from the ancient English game called Hazard. No one knows for sure the origin of the game, but Hazard is said to have […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Unfortunately, a craps table is usually full of superstitious people. If you do or say something against their silly beliefs, they sometimes give you dirty looks or verbally abuse you. To help avoid embarrassment, ridicule, and possible vocal confrontations with these people, learn their […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
If the payoff for a Don’t Pass Odds bet equals the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds bet that’s equal to the Flat bet is placed directly next to the Flat bet. Then, the […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Chances are slim that you’ll ever play in a game with crooked dice at a modern casino. However, every now and then, some idiot tries to cheat the system by inserting crooked dice into the game. By adhering to strict policies for controlling the […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
You see a table with several open positions. Which spot should you take? That’s a matter of personal preference. Is there a gorgeous man or woman playing alone at one end of the table? Which players are smoking? Which look bored? Which appear drunk […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Casino personnel usually refer to chips as “cheques,” which is of French origin. Technically, there’s a difference between a chip and a cheque. A cheque is a chip with a denomination printed on it and is always worth the value of the imprinted denomination. […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Before approaching the table, have your buy-in money ready in your pocket. Don’t fiddle with your wallet at the table, showing other players how thick it is with hundred-dollar bills.
When taking a position at the table, a game will likely be in progress. You […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Over your craps-playing life, you’ll likely have more losing sessions than winners. Accept it. You must learn to play in reality, not fantasyland. Craps is designed for the player to lose.
Suppose, after two hours, the dice have whittled your chip stack down to $20. […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Ever see a craps table with markings that say “Put Bets Allowed?” Surprisingly, few players understand the Put bet.
A Put bet is a Pass Line bet that you make (or “put” down) after the come-out roll. You typically see it when someone walks up […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
You think, “Tip the dealers?  What?  Losing money to the casino isn’t enough, now you tell me I have to give money to the dealers?”  Yes, you should tip dealers, especially when they’re helpful.  In the casino business, a “toke” is a tip.  Dealers […]

Be smart, play smart, learn how to play craps the right way!
Contrary to what you probably read in books and other Internet articles, craps is designed for the casino to win and the player to lose. Over time, the player always loses. The fact is, no matter what bets you combine and betting patterns you […]

Be smart, play smart, and learn how to play craps the right way!
You’re in the casino, lights are flashing, electronic machines are chiming, you have a pocketful of money, and your heart races as the excitement builds. You see the craps tables in the distance. Your pace quickens. The three people at one table are […]

Be smart, play smart, and learn how to play craps the right way!
Is it legitimate or a scam? Let’s take a look. I suspect that the notion of dice control is a big-money industry (perhaps, multi-million dollars annually). You name it and they sell it: books, tapes, seminars, full-size practice craps tables, half-size tables (a.k.a. […]