How to play craps
Step into any casino and follow the noise - and you no doubt end up at the craps table. Craps is loud. Craps is fast. And craps is definitely where the action is. While the baccarat room exudes a genteel flush and the poker tables emit a restrained energy, the mood of the craps corner is one of exuberance - irrational and otherwise. Above the jabbering of slot machines, whirring of roulette wheels, and caching-mg of payouts, you can hear the craps crowd cheering and moaning as luck shifts with each roll of the dice, the heart of the game.
Despite all its heart-pounding intensity, craps can be one of the best games in the house. Depending on which bets you make, the house edge can be less than 1 percent. And even though craps may seem incredibly complex, it’s easy to play. After all, in essence, you’re betting on the outcome of two rolled dice
Craps: Backstops, high-fives, and cheerleaders
This dice game draws a raucous crowd and has many of the best bets in the casino. Some guests find the noise and the complex layout of craps to be a little intimidating. But before you slink back to your comfort zone, consider this fad: The house advantage is low in craps, making this game a great bet. Just be sure you stick with the best craps bets.
Furthermore, craps is like a sporting event, with its dramatic swings of luck, high-fives, backslaps, and noisy cheering section. Every roll has a home team (players who bet with the dice) and an opposing team (wrong-way bettors) that gets dirty looks and ridicules from the hometown fans. Now, if they just had those big foam We’re No. 1 fingers, the experience would be complete (but a little hard to roll the dice).
