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<br>If you walk onto a casino floor, it is usually incredibly easy to locate the Craps pit; just follow the noise.<br>
<br>Adding to the stress, there are four different casino employees managing the game, shouting commands and moving stacks of money at lightning speed.<br>
<br>This is a massive mistake, because beneath the chaotic surface, Craps actually offers some of the absolute best mathematical odds in the casino.<br>
<br>We will ignore the terrible, high-risk bets in the center of the table and focus entirely on the core mechanics of the game.<br>
The Foundation: The Pass Line Bet and the Come-Out Roll
<br>Almost every player at the table is betting on the Pass Line, which is why everyone cheers and groans at exactly the same time.<br>
<br>A new round of Craps begins with a "Come-Out Roll." This is the first roll of the dice by a new shooter.<br>
<br>Outcome 2 (The Instant Loss): If the shooter rolls a 2, 3, or 12 (these numbers are called "Craps"), the table groans.<br>
<br>Rolling Craps on the Come-Out roll is an instant loser for the Pass Line. The dealer will sweep your chips away, and you must place a new bet for the next roll.<br>
<br>For example, if the shooter rolls an 8, the puck goes on the 8. The Come-Out phase is over, and the game enters the second phase.<br>
Phase Two: Hitting the Point vs. Sevening Out
<br>The entire goal of the table is for the shooter to roll the Point number (an 8) again BEFORE they roll a 7.<br>
<br>If the shooter rolls a 4, 9, 10, or 2, absolutely nothing happens to your Pass Line bet; the game just continues, and the shooter rolls again.<br>
<br>However, there is a massive threat looming over every single roll: the dreaded 7.<br>
<br>This dynamic—praying for the Point and terrified of the 7—is what creates the intense, communal adrenaline rush of Craps.<br>
<br>You can literally ignore the other 50 bets on the table and have an amazing, mathematically sound evening playing just the Pass Line.<br>
How to Lower the House Edge to Zero
<br>If you want to play like a true professional, there is one secret, unwritten bet you must learn: "Taking Odds."<br>
<br>The Odds bet is the ONLY bet in the entire [casino](https://git.coastit.co.za/essiejefferies/2447richard-casino-review/wiki/All-the-Poker-Games-You-Can-Play-in-a-Casino) that carries a 0.00% House Edge.<br>
<br>If the Point is 4 or 10, the true odds are 2 to 1 (it is twice as hard to roll a 4 as it is to roll a 7). The Odds bet pays 2 to 1.<br>
<br>To take advantage of this incredible mathematical anomaly, professional players always keep their initial Pass Line bet as low as possible (the table minimum).<br>
<br>With the Pass Line and the Free Odds bet in your arsenal, you are fully equipped to dominate the Craps pit.<br>
The Core Rules of Craps (A Quick Summary)
The Instant Win/Loss: On the Come-Out, 7/11 Wins. 2/3/12 Loses. Any other number becomes "The Point."
The Point Phase: The puck flips to "ON" and is placed on a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10).
The Payouts: The Odds bet pays true mathematical odds (2:1 for 4/10, 3:2 for 5/9, 6:5 for 6/8).
The Sucker Bets: Ignore the center of the table completely. These bets carry massive house edges (often 10% to 16%).
The Dice Combinations Explained
Dice Total (The Roll)Number of Ways to Roll ItThe Probability (Out of 36)
4 or 10Only 3 ways eachHard points to hit, which is why the Odds bet pays a lucrative 2:1.
5 or 9Only 4 ways eachModerate difficulty. The Odds bet pays 3:2.
The Craps ParadoxBecause a 7 is the most common roll, it is your best friend on the Come-Out, and your worst enemy during the Point phase.The entire game is built around the mathematical dominance of the number 7.
<br>Do not let the complex layout and the shouting dealers intimidate you from experiencing the best game in the building.<br>
<br>When it is your turn to throw the dice, simply ensure they hit the back wall of the table, and try to relax.<br>
<br>Walk confidently up to the table, wait for the black puck to flip to "OFF" (indicating a new Come-Out roll), and drop your chips on the Pass Line.<br>