Ultimate Online Craps Guide [year[

Craps' history is a bit of a mystery as there is no consensus about its origins. Some contend that the game was devised by Sir William of Tyre. According to this theory, Sir William invented the game as something for his troops to do during lengthy crusades. Some historians claim that some form of craps was played by Roman soldiers with pigs' knuckles and shields, which is where the term "roll the bones" originated from.

When it comes to modern craps, the game was introduced to the United States by Xavier Philippe de Marigny, a rich French aristocrat living in Louisiana. Slowly but surely, the game became popular among the rich.

Craps started to gain wider recognition during World War II as soldiers played it on the blankets between the battles, just like the crusaders and Romans did centuries before, at least according to some theories.

It was during this period that the casino version of the game was invented by John H. Winn.

Winn introduced some changes to the rules to make the game more suitable for a casino environment. He came up with bets like "Right Bet," "Wrong Bet," and "Don't Pass Bet," giving players at the table the opportunity to place their bets for or against the person shooting the dice.

Not surprisingly, the craps' rise to fame started in Nevada, the first US state to fully legalize gambling and take it to the next level. From land-based casinos, the game transitioned to online gambling sites when internet gambling started booming. While craps couldn't match the popularity of games like roulette or blackjack, primarily because it is a social game that works better in a live environment, it became one of the most popular picks, especially as new technologies opened fresh possibilities for game designers.

Craps has been around for a while, and the game has developed its own vocabulary. Here are some of the most popular terms you'll likely encounter at craps tables:

Aces Bet: Wagering that the next throw will be a total of two.

Any Craps: Betting that the next throw will result in 2, 3, or 12.

Any Seven: As the name suggests, betting that the result of the next roll will be seven.

Boxcars: Wagering the next throw will end up being exactly 12.

C & E: Betting that the next roll will be either craps (2, 3, 12) or 11.

Come Out Roll: The initial roll in a game of craps used to determine the "Pass" and "Don't Pass" lines for the remainder of the round.

Don't Come: This bet wins if a seven is thrown before establishing the next betting point.

Don't Pass: Betting against the shooter throwing the point before throwing craps or seven.

Easy Way: A throw resulting in 4, 6, 8, or 10, with numbers being different on both dice.

Field Bet: Betting that the roll outcome will be 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, or 11.

Hardway: Before rolling the easy way or seven, a 10 will come out.

Hi-Lo: Betting that the next roll will result in the highest or the lowest possible value (2 or 12).

Natural: When the Come Our Roll is either 7 or 11.

Odds Bet: A bet that doesn't involve the Pass Line.

Off: A bet that's not available for the next dice throw.

On: Any bet that you are allowed to make for the next throw.

Place Bet: Wagering that a particular number of your choosing will come out before a seven.

Pass Line: Wagering on the Pass Line for the Come Out throw.

Point: The number established during the Come Out throw.

A round of craps starts with a shooter placing bets on the Pass or Don't Pass line. This is followed by the initial dice roll, and in live games, the dice must hit the wall of the table for the throw to be counted as legal. This rule has even found its way into online craps, even though it's not nearly as important in the virtual setting. After this, the action moves clockwise.

The first order of business is the Come Out Roll. If the shooter throws 2, 3, or 12, all players betting on the Pass Line will lose their wagers. If the total is 7 or 11, this is known as natural, and all Pass Line bets win automatically. Other totals are used to establish the point, after which the second round begins.

The shooter will continue to throw the dice, and if they roll the point twice before throwing a seven, all Pass Line bets will be lost.

The craps betting area is divided into three large parts. On the inside, you'll find bets you can make on a single roll, and these are usually a bad idea, as they come with a hefty house edge. On the two outer sides, you'll find Come, Don't Come, Pass, and Don't Pass bets, and these are the bets you want to make when playing craps.

Craps isn't the easiest casino game to master, as there are different scenarios that can develop during the play. There are also all sorts of strategies you can employ to improve your winning odds, depending on the particular situation. If you're new to the game, we suggest you start with smaller bets.

The simplest bet in the game is the Pass Line bet. To win, you need the shooter to play a point before throwing a seven. Of course, the bet can lose by the shooter crapping out as well.

The most basic craps strategy for beginners revolves around the Pass Line bet, combined with wagers on the Come Line:

1. Place a Pass Line wager.
2. Wait for a shooter to make the initial throw.
3. Place a single or double bet.
4. Bet on the Come Line.
5. The shooter throws again.
6. Repeat steps three and four.
7. Another dice throw follows.