It was during the steamboat era during the 1800’s that craps was introduced in America. This became the American version of craps. But historically speaking, the origin of craps can be traced back to 1573 BC where Egyptians played this game using dice. They referred to these dice as Theban dice that can still be viewed in the Egyptian Museum in Germany. Historians believe that craps descended from Theban dice game. The scene at any craps table would be extremely noisy with people screaming at high pitches and is certainly a game that would keep pumping anybody’s adrenalin.
Casino Craps or Bank Craps is a dice game where two dice are rolled on the craps table. The craps table is built specially for playing this game. Strict rules are observed especially when players handle the two dice while they roll them. These dice are inspected regularly by the stickman to check for damages and if any are found, they are replaced immediately with new ones. When players roll the dice onto the craps table, more often than not, the dice do tend to jump off the craps table and land on the floor. That is when the dice are damaged.
Other than players who throng the craps table, there are casino employees at this table who number five in all. There are the 2 dealers, a relief dealer, a stickman and the box man. It is the duty of the box man to keep an eye on every game and supervise it and if there are any disputes, he makes the final decision. The box man is also incharge of all the cash at the table. The dealers who stand beside the box man pay off the wining bets and they round up the chips of losers. It is the stickman, who makes all the announcements at the table and he is just like a circus ringleader very much in charge of the whole game. He makes a call at every dice roll and announces the various betting options that are available for players.
Rules for craps that are played in online casinos is similar to those followed at a regular land based casinos, but with a small difference. In online casinos instead of real dice, they use a random generator program instead. Therefore, any player playing at online casinos will not have the feel of the dice in their hands and the thrill of throwing or rolling it across the table. The dealers and the stickman keep moving their positions through out the game period. Another rule of craps states that players can only use one hand when they handle the dice.
Chips are very important for this game and players must be aware of where they are placing their chips on the betting table. To get your chips all you need to do is say Change by placing your cash on the craps table and dealer provides you with chips.
Craps is a casino game where a player can loose money quickly so players must stick well within the table limits. Players take turns rolling the two dice. The player rolling the dice is called the "shooter." Other players at the table will make bets on the shooters dice rolls. A good rule would be not to risk all your bankroll in a single bet but to make small bets and learn the game well. Players who make bets either for or against the shooter are called right bettor and wrong bettor. It is common to find many right bettors, as most people prefer to go along with the shooter.
The first roll of the dice is known as Come out roll and every new game begins with this call. Players can make Pass and Don’t Pass line bets, Come and don’t come bets, odds bets, Place bets, Big-6 bets, Big-8 bets and Field Bets. For wagering a bet you have to place the amount of cash you want to bet on the labeled part of the craps table. To understand the game better, it is very important to understand the betting system in craps.
Another rule states that players are not allowed to place your bets on your own on numbered spots and at no place are proposition bets entertained. All bets have to go through the dealer or the stickman who will place the bets for you. One important craps rule is when the stickman calls out a no roll call. This happens when the dice fly off the table or land on the table railings or simply on the chips just in front of the box man.
Craps is one game that has a good house advantage and the average player will always end up losing from the table. Nevertheless, it is a fun game with high level of excitement at the tables at all times.
