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Craps Etiquette
Craps is a game where everyone can be rooting for you. But if you misbehave, you will turn them all against you. If you don't want craps to live up to its name when you play it, follow our advice on craps etiquette below.
Craps Etiquette: Handle the dice correctly.
Never throw with both of your hands. And at no event try to put the dice out of sight while you are holding them. These moves are forbidden. You do not want to give the impression that you are replacing the dice with loaded ones.
Craps Etiquette: Do not throw your chips roughly at the dealer.
You should place your chips firmly on the table make clear what your wager is. It is offensive to the dealers and slows down the game as they go after the chips.
Craps Etiquette: Do not take so long to cast the dice.
Your hands aren't magical. No fiddling would make a number more likely to roll than any other. Give it a good hold, shake it and roll. Period.
Craps Etiquette: Throw the dice but not too hard.
If you hurl the dice too hard or too long, it will bounce off the table and the toss is spoiled. Take it easy as giving hard throws doesn't help you win more. It only slows down the game and annoys both fellow players and the dealers.
Craps Etiquette: Do not bet when the shooter is already holding the dice.
After a throw and the stickman announces the roll, and the dealer pays out bets, you can make your wagers for the next roll. But do this quickly and not after the stickman has handed the dice back to the shooter. This is a late bet and nobody likes it. If you throw your chips in when the earlier bets are already there, they might scatter the other bets already there. A no bet would be called and it would really annoy everyone if it was a favorable roll.
Craps Etiquette: Be courteous toward the dealers and other casino employees.
If you need to ask a question, don't be afraid to do so. But treat these people with courtesy. They are working so you can have fun. And if you are on a roll, don't forget to tip them.
Craps Etiquette: Show class in the casino.
You don't have to be a high roller or a James Bond to be a class act. Treat your fellow players with respect. Be friendly and encouraging toward the shooter. And show consideration for the dealers. Keep your cocktail and cigarettes to yourself and not on the table. This will make you well-liked by everyone. You are more likely to get good advice from both players and dealers this way.