How To Play Craps

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Casino Games - Craps

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A casino game that is sure to have you hanging off the edge of your seat, well it may do if you play online, however when played in land based casinos it is often surrounded by a huge crowd of players cheering and shouting as the game progresses.

If you have ever seen a Craps game being played and have wondered what all the fuss is about, but have often been to afraid to step upto the table, then fear not as we will show you how to play Craps and in no time at all you may fancy giving it a try.

How To Play Craps - Game Structure

Firstly you need to understand how the game of Craps is structured, once you get your head around this game play structure you will soon then feel much more confident about how to play, and which are the wagers are available.

The game commences with was is termed as the “Coming Out Phase“, and is this initial part of the game the person who has been nominated to throw the dice has to “Make a Point”.

Making a Point simply means that the total of the dice he has thrown is classed as the “Point” and then he has to roll this number in again before a seven is rolled in.

The numbers that can make a point are either a Four, Five, Six, Eight, Nine, or Ten, so he must roll any of these numbers in twice, first to establish the point and then again to make the point.

How To Play Craps - Wagering Opportunities

As the game is made up of two different parts there are different wagering opportunities available in each of these two parts and we have covered these in our separate sections on the game of Craps, so check them out.

The Craps Table has many different wagering positions on the layout and these can, at one time or another be used by players to place a wager, we have got these areas covered in the relevant Craps section of this website.

How To Play Craps - Playing the Game

The Game of Craps is played on a large Craps Table, and one person is nominated as the Shooter, his role in the game is to simply roll the dice to produce the dice totals necessary to play the game.

A Shooter must throw the dice so they hit the back wall of the Craps Table for his throw of the dice to be deemed a valid and legal throw.

It has to be said that playing Craps online is not as much fun as playing in a land based casino, however you can play a great number of games and session online and of course play at your own steady pace.

You can of course play for free at any of our featured online casinos to allow you to master the game before you dip your toe in the water and play for real money.

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