Nov 7 2024
Why the 'Don’t' is Dark at the Craps Table
The “don’t” side of craps is usually given short shift when gambling writers delve into it. Why is that? Because it is (seriously) considered the “dark” side of the game. It is the side that should be avoided at all costs. It’s as if you are throwing your lot with the devil.
Going a Different Direction: Craps on the Darkside
I have written so many articles and books on craps that I have decided to start this article by looking at the often deliberately-overlooked area of the game.
No Dice Available at the Table? Give Card Craps a Shot
Giving players the games they want is part of the business for casino operators, and plenty of players have made clear they want craps. Through the 1940s and '50s it was the most popular casino table game in the United States before it was overtaken by blackjack in the 1960s.
Wrong Betting: A Craps Player's Guide to the 'Dark Side'
For many players, the prospect of winning together is part of the fun in playing craps, and most players bet with the shooter. But some players simply want the best odds for their money, and in craps, that comes with betting opposite the shooter.
Analysis: Ways to Bet on 6 and 8 in Craps
Other than 7, the 6 and 8 are the most frequently rolled numbers in craps. And since 7 is a losing number in most craps bets, 6 and 8 are high on the priority list for players.
The Flawed Logic of Craps Systems: Uncovering the Reality of the House Edge
Thinking of using a craps system? Our 888casino expert breaks down some of the flaws inherent in some common systems.
Analyzing Buy Bets in Craps: Finding the Best Deals
Craps has a multitude of wagers and here’s a look at buy bets – how they work, the odds behind them, and how to make them.
Betting the Pass and Don’t Pass in Craps
The Pass and Don’t Pass Lines can be some of the best bets at the craps table and here’s a complete look at how these wagers work.
Crash Course Craps
Looking to play craps but have no idea how the game works? 888casino expert Frank Scoblete offers a quick course on how to get started and have some fun.
Craps and I
Craps can be one of the most exciting games in a casino. Our 888casino expert offers some insight on the game and his own fun dice-playing experience.
History of Craps
Craps has a long, unique history and is one of the most fun games in a casino. Keep reading to learn more about the origins of this great game.
5 of the Biggest Craps Rolls in History
All craps players dream of a really long roll of the dice. Keep reading to learn more about some of the longest rolls in history.
8 Things You Should Never Do at the Craps Table
Craps is a great game, but there are some do’s and don’ts when rolling dice. Keep reading to find out about some moves definitely to avoid.
Common Craps Bets
Never played craps, but want to give it a try? Here’s a look ats one of the more common bets in the game and how to make them.
Adventures With Dice Control
It was in the early 2000s that I first learned about a technique called “rhythm rolling” from my friend and fellow gambling author Frank Scoblete. Frank and I met periodically in Las Vegas when we were both card counting at blackjack.
