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How to Play Craps Online

October 18, 2009

There is probably nothing nearly as exciting in a casino than a craps table that is running hot. People are cheering, screaming and getting excited over every single roll. In short, the craps table is where a player should want to be if they are looking for an exciting time and one that could prove to a profitable one at that.

But what’s that; you say you don’t know how to play craps? Ah, well, you’re not alone. There are lots of people who are intimidated by this game because there are so many different aspects to it. That’s ok though, since we have listed all of the rules for the game of craps for you below. All of you will be a pro at the game of craps before you know it.

How to Play Craps

The reason why Craps is so intimidating for newcomers is because there are so many different bets that can be made prior to the first roll of a player’s turn, also known as the come out roll.

But a player can ease him or herself into the game by learning the two most basic bets, the pass line and don’t pass bet. Once a player has an understanding of these two bets they can then expand into all of the other bets that can be made on the craps table.

Pass Line Bet

When a player makes a pass line bet, they’re making a ‘contract’ bet that cannot be withdrawn and pays even money.

The goal with a pass line bet is to have a 7 or 11 rolled so that they can win even money on their bet. For example, if a player was to wager $5 and a 7 or 11 were rolled, then their $5 would be returned as well as the $5 that the player won.

On the other hand, if the shooter rolls a 2, 3, or a 12 than this is known as craps; the player will lose his or her wager and then would have to place another bet.

The last scenario is when a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or a 10 are rolled. These would be referred to as points which we will explain after we explain the don’t pass bets. The one thing to keep in mind is that the pass line bet will stay even if a point is rolled.

Don’t Pass Bets

A don’t pass bet is virtually the complete opposite of a pass line bet. These bets are bets made against the shooter in hopes that the shooter will roll a 2, 3 or a 12 for a Craps. In the scenario that the shooter rolls a 12, then the bettor would then tie or ‘push.’ If the shooter rolls a 2 or a 3, then the bettor would win. The don’t pass bets can be retracted at any time therefore meaning that the bet is not a ‘contract’ bet. Lastly, don’t pass bets will also win if a 7 is rolled prior to a point being rolled.
Points

Now, as it was mentioned above, anytime a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 is rolled, then a point is placed at the table by a round disc with the word ‘on’ faced up. So for example, if an 8 is rolled, a disc with the word on is placed on the ’8′ on the craps table.

The goal for the shooter when a point is ‘on’ is to roll whatever point has been placed. Several points can be placed at once and can be continued to be placed and won as long as Craps is not rolled first. Once a 7 is rolled, all wagers will then be lost to the house and then it will be time for a new shooter and new bets to be wagered.

What has been explained above is Craps in its simplest form. Players can simply stick to pass and don’t pass bets and do just fine. However, once they have an understanding of these simple bets they will then want to move to the more advanced bets that we have listed below.

Crap Betting

Come Bets: When a player makes a ‘come’ bet, they are simply making a bet that is kind of in queue and can only be made after the come out roll. For example, if a player was to make a wager in the come bet square and roll the dice, that money in the come bet box would then go to whatever number was rolled. So if a $6 wager was put in the come bet box and a 5 was rolled, then that $6 would then be placed on the number 5. Of course then the shooter would then want to roll the ‘point’ before rolling a 7.

After the come bet has been placed on a number, it is up to a player to place another if they wish to do so. If a 7 is rolled instead of a point, then the player will win even money on the wager and if a 2, 3 or a 12 is rolled, then the come bet will then be lost to the house.

Don’t Come Bets: The don’t come bet is basically the opposite of a come bet. When players place a don’t come bet, they are hoping that a 7 is rolled before any of the points are rolled. This has better odds but stands to win less money since the odds are in a player’s favor.

Field Bet: A field bet is a bet that is made in the middle of the Craps table where ‘Field’ is labeled. This a one-roll bet where a player wagers on a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or a 12 in hopes that the next roll will result in one of those numbers. This type of bet favors the house with odds of 5 to 4.

Press Bet: Press bets are similar to let it ride type bets. The key difference is that players do not risk all of their winnings but only the same amount that they originally wagered. For example, if a player were to make a $6 on the number 6 where they are offered 7 to 6 odds and was paid $7 for winning, then $1 would be taken off the top and then the original $6 would then be re-wagered. The press bet is apart of many player’s strategies as it is possible to show a slight profit over time.

Hardway Bets: A hardway bet is a wager that is placed on the outcome of the shooter rolling a pair of 2′s thru 5′s that only loses if and when a 7 is rolled.

Proposition Bets: Proposition bets are bets on the other numbers such as 2-1, 5-6 and 1-1 that can be wagered on. These bets only last for one roll only and if the number is not rolled, then the wager is lost to the house and the player will then have to make another if they wish.

Hop Bet: Hop bets are when players wager on a specific combination that makes up a number. For example, a combination for a 4 would be a 3 and a 1.

Horn Bet: Horn bets are one-roll bets that can be placed on numbers 2, 3, 11 or 12.

Whirl Bet: Whirl bets are one-roll bets on 2, 3, 11 and 12 or on any die that makes a 7.

Place/Buy Bet: Buy and place bets are when a player buys a number in hopes that it is rolled before a 7 is rolled. These bets are working bets which means that the number is earning money until a 7 is rolled. In most casinos, these bets generally carry a commission which varies from casino to casino.

Lay Bets: Lay bets are the opposite of a place/buy bet in which a player wagers that a 7 will be rolled before the number is. Similarly to a place/buy bet, this type of bet carries a commission that will vary from casino to casino.

Yo Bet: A yo bet is a one time wager in hopes that the shooter will roll a 5-6.

How to Play Craps Overview

Now, while all of these different kinds of bets above can make Craps seem like a difficult game to learn, much less play, this really is not the case. From personal experience, the game of Craps only takes about 10 minutes to learn just enough to be able to hold your own. From there players can learn all of the different betting strategies that have been created for Craps so that players can reduce the house edge as much as possible in attempt to try to earn some money.

Written by Rob · Filed Under How To Play Casino Games 

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