A Beginner's Guide To Playing Casino Craps

The craps table is undoubtedly the loudest, most energetic, and most intimidating area on any casino floor.


Despite its complex appearance, the fundamental rules of the game are actually quite simple to grasp.

The Most Important Craps Bet

If you are a complete beginner, the only place you ever need to put your chips is on the 'Pass Line'.


On the very first roll (the Come Out roll), your Pass Line bet wins instantly if the shooter throws a 7 or 11.

The Pass Line bet has an incredibly low house edge of just 1.41%, making it one of the best bets in the casinoYou can place 'Odds' behind your Pass Line bet, which is the only wager in the building with a 0% house edgeMost of the crazy proposition bets in the center of the table are terrible mathematically and should be avoided
Crucial Craps Etiquette

Because the game is so fast-paced and physical, strict etiquette rules must be followed to keep things moving safely.


The most important rule is to keep your hands completely out of the table area when the dice are being thrown.

BehaviorReasoningAction to TakeThrowing the diceThey must hit the back wall to be randomToss them smoothly, don't lob them highBuying inThe game moves very fastWait for a pause in the action to drop cash

Craps is the most social game in the casino, and joining a hot table is an unforgettable experience.