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Craps Strategy : Craps Tips : Guide for Playing Craps

As with most casino games, the key to playing successfully on the craps table is in the odds. There are no odds that are in the players favor when it comes to craps, but there are some situations in which the player can maximize their odds.

The most basic strategy to maximize these odds betting on the pass line on the come out roll. The house does have an edge, but it is minimal at only 1.41%. If you are the type of player that likes to ruffle feathers, the 'don't pass' bet is the one for you. It has the similar house odds as the 'pass bet', at 1.36%, but doing this bet forces you to root against the person rolling the dice.

The "Big" round of bets is perhaps the worst odds that the player can get. The house advantage on a big six bet is 9.1%, same with a big eight. The odds actually get worse when betting on the hard four or hard ten, where the house has an edge of over ten percent. However, these types of bets at a craps table, if hit, payout good money.

The worst strategy that any craps player can have is no different than in any other form of gambling. If the house pays out big on a bet, it is usually because there is heavy odds in the house's favor. When a sportsbook, for instance, puts out proposition bets on the Super Bowl, it is because they know that the odds are strong that the player will not win that bet. Same rule applies in craps.

Snake Eyes is one of the most popular proposition bets, yet the house has an advantage of almost 14%. The same can be said for boxcars, which is a double six. Bettors will continue to bet on these rolls because the payout is strong and they look good when they come up, but if the player is looking to actually win money, and not just have a good time, these bets should be avoided at all costs. We advise players to strongly consider these tips.

The best strategy for winning on a craps table is simple. Stay basic with the bets. Do not try to kill the casino in one roll. Instead, try to grind out money over the course of a night. The more a player minimizes the house odds, the better chance they have of walking away from the table with the casino's money.