To the uninitiated, the craps table is easily the most intimidating spot on the casino floor.

Once you understand the basic mechanics, it quickly becomes the most thrilling game in the house.

The Most Important Craps Bet

The Pass Line bet is the foundation upon which the entire game of craps is built.

You place this bet before the "come-out roll," which is the very first roll of a new round.

• Always bet the Pass Line on a new shooter
• Avoid the complex middle-table propositions
• Wait for the puck to say "OFF" to bet

Establishing and Hitting the Point

Once the Point is set, the objective of the game completely changes for the shooter.

If a 7 is rolled before the Point, the bet loses, and the round is completely over.

Taking Odds Behind the Line

The Odds bet is incredibly special because the casino holds absolutely zero mathematical edge on it.

Because it pays true mathematical odds, it is the only bet in the casino without a house advantage.

Craps offers an unbeatable combination of social excitement and incredibly low house edges.