Online Craps
About Craps
Craps is a game played with dice. In Craps, players place bets against the casino on the outcome of one roll or of a series of rolls. A game of Craps may seem quite intimidating for a beginner. This is mainly because the game table features approximately a hundred different bet types and the pace of play is typically rather fast. However, the game is not as scary as it looks for the first time you approach it. In fact, Craps is considered to be one of the most attractive casino games ever.
Much like some other gambling games, Craps is a very ancient game. Craps historians believe that it is a descendant of the Old English game called Hazard. It's been said that the game's origin could be traced back to the grand Crusades. While some claim that the game received its current name from the French, it is almost certain that it is of American origin. Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing for sure who introduced Craps to America. What we do know is that it was in America where the game was simplified and became the Craps game we know and love today.
With the invention of the Internet, many Craps lovers switched to online Craps. Today, there are hundreds of online casinos offering their visitors Craps entertainment. Craps enthusiasts maintain that playing Craps over the Internet is as exciting and challenging as doing so in a traditional gaming venue.
How to Play
Traditional as well as online Craps game is played with one or more participants. Players take turns rolling two dice. The Craps game is played in rounds, with the first roll of a new round being referred to as the 'come-out roll.' On the come-out roll, if the total of the two dice rolled is 7, 11, 2, 3 or 12, the round ends and the shooter is required to roll another come-out roll. A result of 2, 3 or 12 is called 'craps', while a result of 7 or 11 is called a 'natural'. When any other number, namely 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, appears on the come-out roll, this number is referred to as a 'point'.
If a point is made, the shooter is required to re-roll the dice until either he rolls a 7 or the same point again. If the shooter rolls the point once more, the round is finished and the game starts all over again with the same player rolling another come-out roll. If the shooter rolls a 7, the round is finished and the next player to the left becomes the new shooter.
When standing by a Craps table there is a certain code of behavior players are expected to follow. For instance, Craps players are not allowed to touch the dice with both of their hands nor move the dice past the table's edge. Another rule of utmost importance says that when one or both dice accidentally hits a player and rolls back onto the table, the roll is not disqualified as long as the player being hit did not touch either of the dice. The roll will only count if the person didn't interfere with the dice.
We hope to see you at our online Craps tables and wish you enjoy the game!
