Tips To Win At Internet Craps

What is the difference between someone who just watches the big green Craps table and someone who walks around with that confident smile of knowledge? The difference is that the guy with the smile (or woman with the grin), knows some simple tips to win at Craps. Knowing the tips will not make you an automatic winner, but it will help you win and increase the chances of your having a great time when you play Craps.

Know the Lingo

The first tip? Know the Craps lingo. When everyone is screaming "come out", "box cars", "snake eyes", and other stuff, you may feel that you landed right on the set of Guys and Dolls. You may stand there bewildered trying to figure out if yelling "come" and "Craps" is really appropriate for a civilized game. But knowing the lingo is a key to better gaming, so let's run through a few of the more common phrases:

"Come Out": Relax. It just refers to the initial roll. Think of it in terms of "come and to play." You can't get your game on if you don't come out and play, right?

"Pass Line": No, this has nothing to do with toll booths. When you place a bet on the pass line, you are betting that the shooter will roll a seven or eleven on the first roll. If they do not, you are betting that the shooter will roll the same number twice before rolling a seven.

"Point: Craps is one of the only games where getting a point is neither good nor bad, it's just part of the game. The point is the number you rolled on the first roll that you are now hoping to roll again before big bad seven comes around.

"Don't Pass": A smart but unpopular bet. You are betting that the shooter will lose. Basically, you are teaming up with the casino. Don't expect people to buy you drinks when you bet "Don't Pass."

"Snake Eyes": A one on both dice. Instant loser on the first roll. Weird name because snakes actually see with their tongues. Wait, I think they smell with their tongues. Never mind.

Tips for Playing Craps Odds

Ready for the next tip? Know the true odds. The amount you can win is dependent on the likelihood of that number coming up before a seven. There are six ways to make a seven. So with a point of four, you can win with three rolls (one and three, two and two, and three and one). The true odds of doing so before a seven are three to six, which is the same as two to one. So winning with a point of four will double your money with a winning bet. A five dollar bet will give you your money back plus ten dollars.

On the other hand, hitting a six is not as tough. There are five possible ways for the dice to equal six. The odds of hitting a six before a seven are five (the odd of hitting the six) to six (the odds of hitting a seven). So a five dollar bet will give you a winning bet of six dollars.

Always remember that there are thirty-six possible combinations, and six of them equal seven. With that, you can figure out what the odds are on every possible role. This is also helpful if you want to place a "place to win" or "place to lose" bet. With these bets, you are betting that a specific number will come up before (or in the case of "place to lose" after) a seven. In effect, you are setting your own point regardless of what the shooter gets on the come out roll.

Betting Odds in Craps

Don't want to do the arithmetic in your head? O.K., here it is. Print it out and use it as your crib sheet. The "true odds" are actually the odds of rolling it before a seven.

4: Three ways to roll it. True odds are six to three (two to one)

5: Four ways to roll it. True odds are six to four (three to two)

6: Five ways to roll it. True odds are six to five

7: Six ways to make it. True odds are six to six (one to one)

8: Five ways to roll it. True odds are six to five

9: Four ways to roll it. True odds are six to four (three to two)

10: Three ways to roll it. True odds are six to three (two to one.)

Playing Craps with the House

Final tip? Be sneaky. Craps is one of the only games where you can team up with the "house." That's right. You can place a "don't pass" bet which means you are betting on the shooter losing! You win if a two, three, or twelve comes up and lose if a lucky seven or eleven is the first roll. After a point is set, you are now hoping that a seven comes up. The shooter loses and you win.

Since a slight edge goes to the house in every game, it really can make sense to bet "don't pass." However, this is easier online than in the casinos. Think about it. Everyone is crowded round the table screaming with excitement for the point to come up. A seven is rolled. Everyone groans while you can't help smiling and pocketing your winnings. No, the don't pass better is more comfortable playing on the Internet. Of course, since the odds are slightly in your favor, the amount you can win is a lot less. It can take a lot of time to win significant amounts by betting with the house, that's another reason most people skip it. Try internet Craps for a great gaming experience, whether you want to just play for fun and learn the game, or gamble Craps online for real money.

The main thing is to have a good time. Know how much you are comfortable wagering and get ready for an exciting game that can be played in a few minutes or over the course of a few hours. That's the great thing about playing Craps, you decide for yourself how much to play.

So that's it. Learn the tips, play the game, have fun. Good luck and may the dice be with you.