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What is craps?

Craps (previously known as crabs) is a casino gambling game using dice. Players wager money against the casino on the outcome of one roll, or of a series of rolls of two dice.

Craps can also be played in less formal settings and is said to be popular among soldiers. In such situations side bets are less frequent, with one or several participants covering or "fading" bets against the dice.

Craps is a bet that the shooter will roll 2, 3 or 12 on the next roll. The true odds are 8-1 and the casino pays 7-1.

C & E is actually two bets. A player is betting one unit on craps and another unit on 11. One of the two bets will always lose, and the other will pay off as above.

Horn is a bet that involves betting on 1 unit each for 2, 3, 11 and 12 at the same time for the next roll. Most players do a "Horn High" bet which involves betting an additional $1 on one of the 4 choices, with the most frequent being a $5 "horn high yo" bet (which means $2 on the 11, $1 each on 2, 3 & 12).

The field bet is a wager that one of the numbers in the box (usually 2, 3, 4, 9,10,11,12) will be rolled on the next roll of the dice. This bet pays even money, but the true odds are 4-5. Often 2 and/or 12 will pay 2-1. Some casinos pay 3-1 on either the 2 or 12.

(How to Make Your Living Playing Craps)

How to Make Your Living Playing Craps

Larry Edell

Leaf Press, 1998-11

Price: $19.95

Keywords: Craps, Entertainment, Gambling, Miscellaneous, Puzzles Games, Reference, Sports

Reviews:

The best book on craps, ever!
Not only is this book well written, but it contains a great bonus coupon section at the end. It also explains a lot of comps - how to get them and how to use them properly. But the best part of this book is the "Systems" section, which contains three "super" systems - the sixes and eights, Before The Pass Line and Horn Betting. I have played all three at the same time and its easier than you think, and by following the rules I have always won money. It also goes into great detail on pre-setting the dice and having the correct attitude to play in order to win more money. I don't see how anyone can play this game without getting this book!
How to Lose Your Money Playing Craps
I own and have read over two dozen books on craps and gambling, some good some not so much, and this one by far is the most abysmial I've seen yet. Any book promoting prop bets and their ridicilous house edge of up to 16.67% and that looks down on the pass line and come bets with odds, such as this one, is not even worthy of a role as kindling in my fireplace. Funny how the book is titled "How to Make Your Living Playing Craps" and on the very first page with the copyright information is a disclaimer that the author/pu is not responsible for losses incurred using his systems. Sounds like a real trustworthy book to me! Word of advice - spend your money on your free odds bets rather than this pile of crap.
One of the best craps books ever
A treasure trove of good ideas, profitable systems, cartoons, valuable resources, and terrific methods! Easy to read and easy to remember, plus valuable coupons at the end!
WASTE OF MONEY
I could kick myself for purchasing this book. The only person who will make from reading this book is the author. I would not sell the ranch to his methods/systems. The author does not provide any documentation that this system can win in the long run. I am glad to see other readers share my opinion.

I have developed a system/method of play that has won in 30,000 decisions. I wouldn't write a book because I believe it has to pass the 100,000 decision test.

Great informational book
This book offers so much in the way of general gambling advice and about craps. Well worth the price of the book.


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