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“Shooting craps.” The very phrase conjures up images of sweating gamblers screaming and shouting as they throw a pair of dice down the craps table. There is probably no other game in the casino that engenders so much emotion, excitement and passion. But it is strange how so few people actually know the rules of the game, especially in comparison to other popular online casino games such as online poker. They’re fairly straightforward and take minutes to learn. So, if you’ve ever wanted to know how to play craps, read on for a speed guide to the game.

The game is played round a standard craps game table comprising a central game play area and two game play wings. Each are comprises a number of places for players to lay down their odds against each throw of the dice. Players stand around the table and take their turn at shooting the two dice down the table. Dice are thrown in one hand and must make contact with the other end of the table.

There are many different types of bets, but the most simple, and the one with the best return is called the passline bet. Here the dice thrower, or “shooter” throws the special casino dice down the table. If the total is 7 or 11, then the bet wins and pays out two to one. If another number is rolled, then this becomes the “point”, and the croupier places a white marker on the table to show this level. The shooter must then throw that same number again before they throw a seven. If the number is rolled again, the bet wins. If the seven lands, the bet loses. If the shooter loses, the next person takes over the craps dice and the game continues. Learn the other bets, by all means, but the pass line is the most popular. That’s it — not too complicated, and once you’ve had a few games, you’ll probably be hooked. Now you know how to play craps, why not give it a try?