…To Play Craps if You’re Going to Gamble
1. Next to blackjack played with extreme discipline, craps offers the best bet in the casino. When true odds bets are factored into the equation, the house’s edge in craps is less than 1%. This compares to 5.26% for roulette, 19% for horse racing and 29% for Keno. And forget about the slots – for casinos, it’s a license to print money.
2. Unlike many other games, it’s easy to learn the basics. While advanced play can be complicated, it does not take much to get going. The hardest lesson may be learning when to walk away from the table.
3. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to spend a lot of time at the table. Most casinos offer tables with $5 or $10 minimums. Played conservatively, you can pass a lot of time without burning through your money.
4. While craps is a game played by individuals, there is a collegial atmosphere around the table. People win for each other – if a shooter is hot, then everyone benefits. The only people players don’t want to support are the house crew. Nice people generally, but they’re the ones who take your money!
5. The ritual of throwing dice is somehow magical. Everyone has their own superstitions – in the way they hold them, throw them or pray to them. And it looks cool when done right.
Of course, the best way to keep money in your pocket is not to play! If you think you, or someone you know, has a gambling problem, check out to Gamblers Anonymous.
