Craps Reference Chart

The main reason that most people are reluctant to try craps is that theyfeel it is too complicated. I often hear people say that the layout is confusingand intimidating. A lot of people are unsure about the bets, the odds andthe payoffs. These are common concerns of most people have about the game.

Some friends of mine were headed for the casino and asked if I could explainthe game to them in a simple way and write down something they could takewith them to the casino to use as a reference. I created a Craps ReferenceChart for them that I would like to share with you. It explains simple bets,the house edge and the payoff for each bet.

The Reference Chart can be folded to fit easily in a shirt pocket. The insideof the chart looks like the craps table layout. For each bet on the layoutyou will see the how the bet is won, the house edge and the payoff for thatbet. For simplicity I use a minimum five- dollar bet.

In the space for the pass line you will see that it tells you the bet will
Win on a 7 or 11
Lose on a 2, 3 or 12
Any other number must be repeated before a seven is thrown.
You must bet the table minimum and it pays even money.
The house edge is 1.41%.

The Odds Bet is an additional bet that can be made behind your pass linebet. Most casinos let you make an odds bet that can be twice the amount ofyour pass line bet. If you take double odds on your pass line bet you couldreduce the house edge to .61%. The chart shows what the odds bet will payyour for double odds.

The numbers for the place bets are shown in the position you will see themon the craps table. Above the place bets the chart tells you that a placenumber must roll before a seven is rolled. You will see what the pay offand house edge is for each place bet. The pay off for the place bets is differentfrom the pass line odds bets. This is because they are not paid at true odds.

It is sometimes confusing for a new player to remember which odds are forthe pass line and which are for the place bets. The back of the Craps ReferenceChart lists the pay off for the odds bets and the place bets. One quick glanceis all you need to make sure you have the correct amount for each differentnumber.

My friends found the chart very helpful. I think anyone interested in learningthe game will find it helpful as well. I would like to offer a FREE copyof the Craps Reference Chart to all my online friends who log on to readmy column each week. All you need is send a SASE (Self Addressed StampedEnvelope) to handle the postage.

If you would like a FREE Craps Reference Chart,
Click here for theordering information.

Until next time, remember:
Luck comes and goes...Knowledge stays forever.

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