The Game of Craps
The terms below are to provided to help you understand and enjoy the game of craps better, there may be terms we have overlooked however, feel free to contact us with any known omissions or corrections you may like to contribute.
This commonly refers to the edge (
house edge) a casino has over a player on a given bet.
This is a
one roll bet that the next roll will be either 2, 3, or 12.
This is a
one roll bet that the next roll will be a 7.
A bet that the dice will win on
pass line and
come bets.
A bet placed on
don't pass line and
don't come line is a bet that the dice won't win or pass.
An action a player takes pursuant to the rules of the game in which he places money in the pot so as to maintain a chance of winnning that pot.
This is a bet that a 6 will be rolled before a 7 and pays
even money.
This is a bet that a 8 will be rolled before a 7 and pays
even money.
The numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 are call box numbers because they are in the boxes on the craps layout. The dealer will mark the
point with a
puck placed in the box on the table.
Two sixes (a roll of 12).
The craps table supervisor who is seated behind the casino
chips during play.
A term used by the
stickman exhorting
players to make certain bets in order to have the
point come up on the dice.
A 5% commission is given to the house in order to be paid correct odds for a place bet. The buy bets on 4 and 10 allow the player to reduce the
house edge from 6.67% to 4% on these bets.
A place of business that houses a selection of
gambling activities involving licensed games where
players can wager on the outcome of the those games for potential profit.
A term for tokens issued by the casino used instead for money.
Dice that do not pass.
The changing of
chips into smaller or larger denominations.
A bet placed after the
come-out roll that the
dice will pass.
The craps
layout area where the
come bet is placed.
The first roll of the
dice is called the come out roll.
A term used to let players know that a
come out roll is about to happen.
A term used for rolling a 2, 3 or 12 on the come out roll. A loser for pass line bettors.
A term used for the numbers 2, 3 or 12 and is also the name of the game.
The employees that staff the craps table, these include two
dealers, a
boxman and
stickman.
The dealers at each end of the craps table who handle all bets and transactions on behalf of the
player.
Two cube
dies, which are marked on all sides with a number of dots from 1 to 6, when thrown the combination of numbers determines a win or lose outcome at the craps table.
Refers to the singular form of two
dice, one cube marked on all sides with number of dots from 1 to 6.
Refers to the area on the table layout where a
don't come bet is made.
A bet against the dice, placed after the
come out roll.
A bet against the dice, made on the come out roll that the dice will not pass.
The roll of a 4, 6, 8, or 10 in which the dice are not matched pairs but other combinations, such as 1-3 (4) etc.
A pay-off of 1-1, thus the expression even money.
A casino supervisors who stand behind the craps table watching over the game, the players and the employees.
A bet made after the point has been established, on either the pass line, don't pass line, come and don't come wagers which is paid at true odds, ie: there is no house advantage.
Is an action a player takes when he risks an amount of money against the casino or game for a desired outcome.
The dictionary term for 'game' means a contrived and structured recreational activity, the game of
craps is played on a table layout, players can wager on the different numbers or positions on the table layout, the rules of craps are quite complex however the game that once was only for the higher class and nobility has now become the favourite for all gamblers worldwide.
The opposite to
easy way, four hardway combinations, 2&2, 3&3, 4&4, 5&5, you bet to win that your matched combination will come up before a 7 is rolled. Hard 4 and 10 pay 8:1 and Hard 6 and 8 pay 10:1.
A bet that the matched dice combination (a pair) of either 4, 6, 8, or 10 coming up before a 7 is rolled or the
easy way.
A player who places large sum bets at the craps table.
A
one roll bet on a combination of 2, 3, 11 & 12. A roll of 3 and 11 pay 15:1 and 2 and 12 pay 30:1.
Refers to the advantage that a casino has over a
player.
Generally to
wager more money on a proposition that you can win.
Referring to the imprint that shows all
bets that can be made in the
craps game within those areas.
A dice that has been tampered with so that it affects the roll of the
dice and thus the resulting combinations.
A signed credit note or slip, (IOU) in which stipulates money owned by the
player for the purpose of continuing or commencing a
wager and is held by the casino until the marker is paid.
A
bet that the number 12 will appear on the next roll.
A term used for a 7 or 11 that is thrown on the
come out roll.
Refers to the probability of an event (in
craps the outcome of a dice throw) occurring.
A call by a player than his bet(s) will not be working on the next roll of the dice.
A call by a player than his bet(s) will be working on the next roll of the dice.
A term that refers to a particular
dealer will now be working as a
stickman for a period of time.
A
wager on the outcome of the next throw of the dice.
Refers to the area on the pass line
layout on the craps board where
pass line bets are placed.
A wager on the
pass line that an dice outcome will be reached, one bets are placed on the pass line they cannot be removed until a win or lose outcome has occurred.
(1) Refers to the
dealer paying out the player the winnings of bet. (2) The player cashing out his
chips with the casino.
An employee of the casino whom is responsible for all the tables in a given area of the casino.
The place numbers are 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 which are the
box numbers in the layout area of the board.
A term used to described a person who places bets (gambles) in casino or card room.
Refers to the position the
puck is placed after the outcome of the come out roll has occurred, depending which
box number has been rolled establishes the point.
The increasing of a
bet by double.
Refers to bets located in the center of the craps board
layout.
A round item white on one side and black on the other which is used to mark the
point by the
dealer after the come out roll.
Refers to the grooved area of the craps table where players
chips are kept when they are not in play.
Refers to both as a single throw of the dice and the completion of a series of rolls in which the shooter
sevens out.
When the
shooter throws a 7 after a
point has already been established, thus ending his roll and losing with the dice.
A term used to described the series of rolls that a
shooter throws before a seven out.
A shooter is a
player designated to roll the
dice and who throws determines wins and loses for all players at the craps table.
A slang term used when referring to the number 2.
A stickman is an employee of the casino who calls the game, handles the stick and returns the dice to the
shooter.
A free odds bet as a right bettor that offers better than equal money on a winning bet.
A term that dealers use when referring to a tip given to a
dealer by a player.
Refers to the chance (odds) that a given number will be rolled on any single roll of the dice.
Also referred to as a bet is used to described the action of a player that places his
chips down on a
layout number, betting against the dice for a desired outcome.
A casino term to signify that all bets are on and the next roll of the dice is
coming out.
A player who wagers a
don't pass bet is betting against the dice.
A slang term betting that the next roll with be the sum total of eleven.
