Craps
Craps is a classic dice game. Players wager money against the casino on the outcome of one roll, or of a series of rolls of two die.
Craps is a gambling game that involves rolling two dice onto a craps table. Players can place bets on the predicted outcome of any one die roll, a practice that takes skill to perfect. Fortunately those who want to learn craps, or refine their skills, can practice on free craps simulators available online.
How to Play Craps at Singapore Casinos
Game is played with various betting choices and different payout odds. Using two Dice tossed by the player, winning areas will be determined.
Some bets will be played on a single roll; others will remain active depending on the activity of the dice.
Game is divided into three stages, the “Come Out” roll, the “Intermediate” roll and the “Decision” roll.
If 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 comes out, the point is established, the “Puck is ON” and the game enters the “Intermediate” roll. “Pass Line” and “Don’t Pass Line” only wins when the number is repeated.
Players will get the option to press or reduce their bets with restrictions in some areas at different stages of the game.
If “7” is rolled, this concludes the round of play.
You can play Craps at real casinos Singapore as well as at online casinos.
At online casinos simply register yourself as player, make an initial deposit and visit the games lobby, select table games, from drop down menu go to the games of craps and click or tap to play on your PC, mobile or tablet. Also at live casinos you can play craps with live dealers as if you are playing in real casinos.
Playing craps online is very fun alternative, and it’ll give you better odds than real casinos.
Different types of bets in the game of Craps
Only thing you should know is the different types of bets you can place in this game. Most of these bets are straightforward, but it’s just the fact that there are so many of them that make the game a little complicated. You don’t need to know how each one works to enjoy playing the game, so it’s not like you have to learn them all before you start playing.
Here are the few bets in the game of Craps you need to understand
Pass Line & Don’t Pass Wagers
The pass line and don’t pass wagers are the most commonly placed bets in craps and also the most straightforward. A shooter will usually have to place one of them before making their come-out roll; and in some casinos, players must make one of them if they also want to place other wagers. These bets have to be placed before the come-out roll, and they both pay out at even money (1:1) when they win.
A pass line bet wins if the value of the come-out roll is 7 or 11 and loses if it’s 2, 3, or 12. If it’s any other value, then a point is established at that value, and the pass line wager remains on the table until the point is rolled again or 7 is rolled. If the point is rolled, the wager wins; if 7 is rolled, the wager loses.
A don’t pass wager wins if the value of the come-out roll is 2 or 3 and loses if it is 7 or 11. If the value is 12, then the bet is pushed, neither winning nor losing. Just like the pass line bet, it remains on the table if a point is established. The don’t pass wager loses if the point is rolled again and wins if a 7 is rolled.
Come & Don’t Come Bets
These wagers are very similar to the pass line and don’t pass bets, the main difference being that they are placed after the point is established rather than before. They can be a little confusing, so please make sure you fully understand the concept before placing them.
If the first roll after you have placed a come bet is a 7 or 11, then you win your wager. If a 2, 3, or 12 is rolled, then you lose. If any other number is rolled, this is the point for your come wager. So if a 5 is rolled, for example, then 5 becomes your point. Your wager stays in place and will win if a 5 is rolled again, and lose if a 7 is rolled. A come bet may be thought of as a personalized pass line bet, where the point number is established on the first roll after it has been placed.
A don’t come bet is like a personalized don’t pass bet. It will lose if a 7 or 11 comes up on the first roll after you place it, and win if a 2 or 3 is rolled. Any other number establishes the point for your don’t come wager, which will then stay in place until it either wins or loses. It will win if a 7 is rolled, and lose if the point is rolled.
Both of these bets are paid out at even money (1:1) when they win.
Odds Bets
Odds bets are a bit like side bets that can be made after a point is established. They are essentially extensions of each of the four bets mentioned above. There are four different types:
- Pass Line Odds
- Don’t Pass Odds
- Come Odds
- Don’t Come Odds
You would place a pass line odds bet to complement your pass line bet following a point being established. It pays if the point is then rolled before a seven, and loses if a seven is rolled. The big advantage of this type of bet is that it’s paid out at true odds when it wins i.e. there’s no house edge. The payouts vary, depending on what the point is.
Place Win
Place win bets can be made after a come-out roll when a point has been established. They can be on any of the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, and they win if the number chosen is rolled before a 7. The payouts vary depending on which number you have chosen.
Buy Bet
A buy bet is largely the same as a place win in that you are betting on a specific number to be rolled before a 7. The difference is that the payouts are higher, with the trade-off that you have to pay a 5% commission. At some casinos, this commission is payable when you place your stake, and at others it’s only payable if you win. The payouts once again vary based on which number has been chosen.
Lay Bet
A lay bet is the opposite of a buy bet, and also comes with a 5% commission. With this wager, you are betting on a 7 being rolled before a specific number, in the same way as a place lose. It offers higher payouts than a place lose, which vary depending on the number chosen.
Big 6 and Big 8
These bets are very straightforward, and both pay even money (1:1) if successful. A big 6 wins if any 6 is thrown before a 7, and a big 8 wins if any 8 is thrown before a 7.
Hardways
When a number is rolled as a double, it’s said to have been rolled the hard way. A hard 8, for example, is a double 4. That is how wagers of this type get their names. They are pretty simple and are based on certain doubles being rolled before a 7.
You can bet on any of a hard 4, a hard 6, a hard 8, or a hard 10. If the relevant hard number is rolled before a 7, you win the bet. As with some other wagers, the payouts are determined by the number bet on.
Field Bet
A field bet is always settled on the next roll. It will win if a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12 is rolled and lose if 5, 6, 7, or 8 is rolled. It pays 1:1 unless a 2 or 12 is rolled, in which case it pays double (2:1).
Proposition Bets
There are several different proposition bets available in craps, all of which are settled on the next roll. We explain each of these below. Note that proposition bets come with higher payouts than above bets The house edge is also higher and many players avoid them for this reason. But you can use them if you’re willing to accept more risk in exchange for potentially bigger rewards.
Finally don’t forget to grab awesome bonus offers that come attached with this game. Many online casinos even offer Craps tourneys to take part and win big.