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'.


However, if the shooter rolls a 2, 3, or 12 on that first throw, it is called 'crapping out' and you lose the bet.

If any other number is rolled (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), that number becomes the 'Point'Once the point is established, the shooter must roll that exact number again before rolling a 7 to winIf a 7 rolls before the point, the game ends, everyone loses, and the dice pass to the next player
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.