3 Beginner Craps Strategies for Budget Gamblers

[@misterchubbikins]

I like this format of testing multiple strategies and having them compete against each other.

[@jamesoakley9333]

Agreed. Great way to illustrate the processes.

[@robertantony2441]

The big question what are you going to do tomorrow

[@robertantony2441]

Higher power 🤗 r

[@kent266]

There are no strategies. What works one day will not work the next. That goes for every form of gambling in existence.

[@CarNNNN]

@@kent266 Hence like in a football game

[@brizzlex1919]

This format is really good for newer players because we can see how all the different bets work with 3 players doing different strats.

[@golfer4713]

On my only visit to Vegas I turned $20 into $100 on a few tries of bubble craps and eventually worked up the courage to play a table for the first time, I found a $5 table at the El Cortez and played the inside numbers, took single/double odds and the odd hard ways on the point, 90 minutes later walked away with $240 after tipping the dealers and waitress - got some of your other videos and some good rolls to thank for a great night out.

[@ColorUp]

Sounds like a great trip!

[@thespanish21god86]

The minimum now at the El Cortez is $15 on the weekends and $10 on the weekdays.

[@jeffcook8501]

​@ColorUp So the 3rd guy betting on the don't pass line. Could he put $10 on odds, and if the 7 hits, he would get paid 2 to 1. Or is the odds bet only for the pass line? Thanks for all the great info.

[@HyBrad]

Watching your videos allowed me to play for hours on $5 machines (tables were all $25 minimum, outside the budget of my bankroll). I just did a simple $6 on 6 and 8s, with a 2-2-1 odds on the pass line budget strategy. I was up about $500 for the week vacation. Fun times. Thank you!

[@Fii713]

What’s the 2-2-1 strategy?

[@jaya1000]

​@@Fii7132 wins 2 losses 1 draw

[@rooksbaby4169]

where was the $25 table minimums at?

[@dillonf6712]

I like to do a combination of your 2nd and 3rd strategy. Don't bet and then place the 6 and 8. That way you hedge the hurt of a PSO, but can still make some bank on a long roll!

[@keithb832]

Thank you. Craps has always been a foreign language to me. That explained enough, and I understood what you were doing with the 3 players. Great instructional video!!

[@ColorUp]

Glad it helped

[@digiorno12]

I go to Las Vegas once every couple years. I always watch your channel to brush up on craps strategy. You always want informed players at the table, it ensures everyone has a great time. Thanks for the info.

[@ColorUp]

Glad you dig my videos! Thank you

[@s.t.5389]

I always wonder how a different strategy would have faired in the same roll. I would love to see more strategies played simultaneously.

[@mikekorsak373]

Watched many of your videos, but this one just seemed to me to be one of the best, as you showed three different approaches to betting and play - so grateful! 🌟

[@ColorUp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kenluckett2943]

Best instruction I have ever seen. Really appreicate all the examples and showing us the basics and help us get a feeling for the flow of the game. Nice work!

[@ColorUp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lawrenceholohan8812]

I am just starting; actually played my first time last night, but only pass line and that thing right behind it; going to try 6/8 next time. Gotta pay for school 😅

[@mpr3209]

Beginners should also know place bets can be “taken down” at any time. A lot of players are embarrassed to ask for place bets to be taken down but it’s perfectly acceptable to politely ask the dealer to “take me down” off whatever numbers you’ve placed. Often times I keep my place bets up for a maximum of 6 rolls then take them down cause odds are big red is coming. :)

[@ColorUp]

Big red is always coming

[@thespanish21god86]

EGGZACKULLY!!! GREAT call!!! For me in the REAL world, usually MOST players CAN'T roll for MORE than 4 times and usually will seven-out on either the 4th or 5th roll, as I USED to go for 6 rolls. The ONLY time I will go for 6 rolls with a random shooter, and I am using the iron-cross strategy, is if there is a dice-setting shooter who uses controlled-shooting throws!

[@detroitdiezel7856]

I don't understand one word you're saying... but it sounds great!​@@thespanish21god86

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

Everybody’s got expert advice in these comments but not one video. Thank you for this! After having the basics down, this is a great foundation to expand my betting.

[@ColorUp]

Yep, great game with many different ways to play. And yes, everyone is an expert haha

[@ProCraps]

Great information, as always. Keep working to get the new players and those with smaller bankrolls stoked about playing this game!

[@davidcooper7062]

Solid advice Jeremy, great low rollin strategies. I like to play this way after I have overshot a win goal and have a few extra checks after coloring up. Saturday I hit my win goal and colored up with $74 extra. I placed table min. 6&8 and put the dealers on the hardways. Another shooter rolled a monster and I low rolled more than my original win.

[@ColorUp]

Nice way to adapt. I like it

[@timmelton856]

A nice way for beginners to play, so everyone can have fun! Great job explaining of how it works. I always say: "it is good to just have a fun time - don't worry about the rest".

[@goonerbear8659]

"You play to have fun. It's gravy if you win."

[@alloutspeedsmashed]

Yeah I agree you can't be afraid of loosing

[@JayAr709]

Instead, I would encourage you to take bank craps seriously. If you’re having fun, regard that a guilty pleasure. Craps is war. What you need is a comprehensive strategy. Learn to break even or better every time. Prove to yourself you can bet all day on the same session buy in. Be The Toughest Out.

[@kccodex8931]

Beginner's? Nothing wrong with pass and place, or pass and come, or don't, for that matter. What's better?

[@brizzlex1919]

Unfortunately the facts are that it's impossible to break even or profit every session. It's mathematically impossible.

[@UCanDoIt2Mike]

I have watched many of your videos. Love this one as it compares different strategies against the same roll. Great channel!

[@JFrombaugh]

First time I tried craps was at a casino in Lake Tahoe. I was Player #1 in this scenario, mostly because I was still learning how the game worked. Everybody else was making various place bets (because I guess betting Passline is pretty boring). Quite a few random horn bets too (if only to get a reaction).

[@txmxlx37]

It also depends on you walking away when you have hit your win goal, and not staying for the live roll time limit. Thank you. Great comparative analysis!!!

[@fredricgreenblott4169]

I gave your strategy a try with $100 as I walked up to a craps table for the first time today. Fortunately there was only one other person playing so the dealers were very helpful. Unfortunately, I kept 7’ing out and lost… but now I really love craps. Maybe I’ll have better luck next time. Thank you for the video!

[@ColorUp]

Sorry about loss, but sounds like you enjoyed experience of game. Good luck for next time.

[@hifiandrew]

Nice for beginners or if you're just not in the mood to go complicated. Sometimes I'll go Heavy's heatseeking or 321 odds strategy but sometimes I just feel like keeping it simple. Last weekend I did pass line and 6/8 place and had a great lucky time. Turned $100 into $175. Even pressed 6 in one of rolls and it paid off.

[@TheJulieNclaire]

I really liked this comparison of the different strategies. As a beginner i play when I visit vegas from the UK and with a low investment of my money and use the winnings to get up onto the other numbers and then once I have recoup my initial investment I alternate between pressing and same bet. Its surprising how quick the money comes in with a hot table and when you realise how much you are betting on a table. I'm used to betting on $5 tables but believe their aren't that many in vegas anymore. Thanks for another great video

[@thespanish21god86]

Yep, you are CORRECT, MOST tables now on the STRIP are $15 tables and even $25 on the weekends!

[@thomasskrabala8044]

Well done, my friend. Great information, wonderful presentation. You are an excellent and entertaining instructor!

[@aanderson2228]

just got off a cruise and the Dont Come strategy put me ahead. All the other strategies had me down to the house. I am officially a dont player!

[@ColorUp]

Glad you won. Ya never know though, next session the dont player may end up behind.

[@lightyagami6181]

this is a great, informative video! Thanks! It's so funny to see how you kept rolling and had a streak where no 7 was rolled. Players kept getting their bets paid out. Then all of a sudden the 7 comes and almost all bets lose...this is where it's really visible that sooner or later the house always wins!! :)

[@ColorUp]

Yep 👍🏻

[@christophermurphy1024]

Best vid I’ve seen that helps me decide what I want to do at a crap table.

[@NorthShoreJoe]

This was the most informative video for me being a semi-beginner. I've always played dumb bets like the Horn or the Hard Ways bets hoping I'd hit it big. Better to use this simple strategy and slowly build your bank roll using one of these methods.

[@futuregootecks]

That’s so helpful, I always wondered how don’t pass, don’t come, and come bets work 🎉

[@thomaslietz7035]

I like the way that you teach people on how to play the game because I really learned a lot about playing this game that I’ve never played before but With the way that you showed how to play the game I feel comfortable enough that I am willing to try playing it now and I wanted to say that was really cool of you to include tip the dealer because a lot of people don’t do that I’m sure they appreciate it as well

[@ColorUp]

Appreciate the feedback, glad you found my videos helpful

[@shawnchua6631]

6 & 8 is my go to strategy. I will collect two times and start pressing from the third hit. Try to survive until a long roll and hope to be up by the end of the long roll.

[@nettarap]

Not a beginner but love to watch your head to head systems!

[@nicknguyen1632]

Fun fact: you hit all of the Tall numbers in the 2nd round. Aside from that, great video!

[@thebaldman72]

He got the all tall in the last roll as well!

[@dmoneydynomite]

The small and tall bets are fun but it has cost players money. I myself and seen others play just for the those bets while missing out on money on placing bets on just one number. People will roll #8 four in a roll or the #5 for 6 in a row and never finish the small or tall

[@lynannlawson2010]

Thank you for you great advice over several Videos. I went to play my very first time and won $469

[@sergio8896]

Watched a bunch of your videos to prepare for a cruise ship casino and had great success. Thank you very much!

[@cheeseballs3825]

This game looks awesome! No wonder there's never any room at the craps table. I'm going to have to try it one of those days. :) This is my favorite video so far.

[@ColorUp]

It can be really fun time playing

[@sunnyscott4876]

Excellent tutorial. I'm going to Vegas next week and $100 is exactly what I have budgeting for trying craps. Thanks for the great video. 💗💖🎲🎲💖💗

[@ColorUp]

Have fun! and good luck

[@sunnyscott4876]

@@ColorUp Thanks!

[@michaeld1621]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 the more I watch, the more I enjoy these.

[@ColorUp]

Glad you enjoy 😊

[@russelljconquerslifehawkey]

I totally get what you’re saying. I usually go into the casino with $50 maybe 60 and you’re right if you don’t start winning quick I just stop and like go to a different table or really got a feel it out. I’m gonna try one of these days ago and they would like two or $300 , maybe I’ll wait a few more months

[@NoteConference]

Excellent way to teach newbies! I built a table and are currently getting the neighbors hooked HA!

[@ColorUp]

Love it!

[@tonimartin6167]

I made $240 tonight playing craps for the first time in my life. 1) Always put money behind the pass line 2) Only bet on numbers 6 and 8, and if the ON sign is on one of those numbers, then also bet on 9

[@huntingiowa9426]

Excellent showing a table with multiple players more realistic on different outcomes

[@themissingtile2828]

35:25 Very much so. Thank you. I won $500 with your strategy.

[@MorrowPlays]

I was at Horseshoe Tunica the other day. The strategy I used was Iron cross, but with hardways and odds. I took $30 on 6 and 8 and $15 on the 5 and 15 in the field, so any number hits I make at least couple dollars profit. If field Rolls I immediately take that money and press my 5. Then keep putting 15 in the field. I take my hits on the 5, 6, and 8 from then on. Next time field hits I take the winnings and get a $5 hardway. This strategy works well if you have a shooter that even hits medium amounts of rolls. Obviously if you are hitting the 7 too often you are screwed. I ended up losing but was up $450 until I stayed on cold dice. I shoulda modified it when they went cold but the crown royal got to me LMAO

[@steverliu1886]

@26:10 thank you so much! I was wondering why 9 was called center field 9 for the longest time. Maybe you have a video on all the lingo that I need to watch! 😅

[@jimwitmer2765]

Really like the strategy comparisons on the table!

[@robertsingleton1441]

Thanks for all your videos. Had a great weekend at the casino (+$800) this weekend thanks to your videos and tips!

[@ColorUp]

That is awesome!

[@joesand6469]

I'd recommend putting your odds directly on a line between 2 bets while telling the dealer you want odds, that way the dealer will ask about the bet if they didn't hear you instead of letting it play wherever you put it. Saves hassle.

[@ColorUp]

Great tip

[@SameBet]

What a roll! I just knew how this video was going to go about half way in... I was wrong! Great video!

[@ColorUp]

Ha, thanks. Yeah, that last roll was a bit crazy.

[@arlenestanton9955]

Yes, indeed,27 rolls

[@sylvandude1]

Great video, I appreciate learning the flow of the game! Gives me confidence to try it in the casino

[@ColorUp]

You can do it!

[@Rayvan43]

I play what I refer to as the mini cross which is the 6,8 and the field.

[@jonathonchandnoit6741]

I feel like the dont pass strategy is the best one and after a few times hitting numbers if they feel streaky then bet on 6,8 if its available

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I have played the first 2 options after a bad session and lost half my bank roll. I have managed to bring myself out of the trenches and bringing myself up over my original 200.00 that I started with so they can really be a good way of playing with minimal buy in. I know the field isn’t a good bet but I’ve also pulled myself out of a bad situation by only playing the field. Luck just happened to be on my side.

[@TheMarcopix]

That's it really....your strategy is dependent on your luck/dice roll. If hard ways are rolling and you're on them....its a great day. Same with betting with or against the house

[@zangin]

So overall, looks like the house is making most of the money!

[@ColorUp]

That’s their business. If they didn’t, they would not offer the games.

[@RosanneKiviat]

Great video. I really feel confident that I can

[@davidczajkowski5956]

Love sitting out the come out roll and playing don’t come immediately after the point is set. You won’t get the same amount of looks from people when playing the dark side and so so rarely does someone crap out on the 1st roll after the come out. Plus, they usually get a 7 or yo out of their system for a couple rolls before they set the point.

[@kevinperez88]

Great demo for this beginner!

[@ColorUp]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MichaelPundyk78]

The "Point 7 out" is can be also called the "Nevada Breakfast"

[@ericjsimon]

Is it smart to combine strategies 2 and 3? Roll 1: bet the pass line. Roll 2: bet come, 6, and 8.

[@ColorUp]

If you have the bankroll, yes!

[@dealindavid1075]

First comment, first time. Thanks for all your great videos.....

[@timmelton856]

🥳🥏🎉💯

[@robynmartinez3846]

Thanks Jeremy. Saw your quick example from Tony/La Lida Loca. Will be looking at more to get ready for my May cruise.

[@ColorUp]

😊have a great time in May! Give craps a try, it’s a lot of fun, and good luck.

[@erichchan3]

The quick point 7-out reminds me of how my 4 friends did when shooting dice and lost 😂

[@bobbyluckey4094]

Great Vid….Everything is beautifully explained. Plain and simple!

[@ColorUp]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidspector8055]

That was a great side by side by side comparison.

[@rockycoates7198]

Great video! You explain the game so well.

[@sgrussi]

I watched this video and I felt like I could go in and place a bet and be comfortable with it . A++++ went to day and was up.90 dollers.on the 6 and 8 bet thank u so much for going over how to play craps

[@ColorUp]

Love it! Glad you enjoyed playing

[@brizzlex1919]

You were up lol? How about at the end of your session?

[@SixSigmaLLC]

It’s worth mentioning that the Don’t Come does NOT have to travel. I like to wave off the 6 & 8. Curious how a combination of one playing all three strategies would work out? Waving off the DC on the 6&8.

[@ColorUp]

Here is why you should never do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomQiquihJiDo7M

[@jimklemens5018]

Only an idiot wouldn't want their Don't Come bet to travel.

[@brizzlex1919]

@@jimklemens5018 Welp guess I don't have to watch the video then. I believe you.🤣

[@jimklemens5018]

@@brizzlex1919 You should still watch it.

[@ambrose7196]

Jesus. Don't ever do that please. It's the equivalent of giving the casino free money.

[@simpleman3256]

Awesome idea for a video brother. Great content!

[@ColorUp]

Thanks!

[@backyardponderings2507]

when I am down and in conservative mode until my turn to toss, I play any two numbers ( $15 min table )and HOP the point number ($ 2 each min #) hope shooter hits point asap. easy pays 15-1 hardways 30-1

[@wb5mgr]

I didn’t notice if you mention it or not but you can lay odds on the don’t pass just as well as the pass and a lot of people don’t realize it.

[@ColorUp]

Sure, I cover lay odds on many videos

[@dannykirkes9]

Great information and easy to understand for the beginner! Thanks brother!

[@ColorUp]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed

[@mikepinkerton5496]

Jeremy, Great instructive video for the novice (like me). Question: Do you recommend sticking to the strategy chosen until the player hits their "win goal" or "loss limit) a la John Patrick?

[@ColorUp]

Typically yes. I find switching things up just gets ya chasing after the dice. The game ebbs and flows, if I play consistent I can recognize that. Switching play style up end up not knowing what’s going on. Now once you don’t consider yourself a novice, open things up.

[@greatwhitecoyote]

If your win goal is 25- 30 % what should be your loss limit ? Bank roll is 300 Nixon buck-a-roos

[@andthe2become1flesh93]

Thank you! It's been FAR too long since I've played, so I really appreciate this. If you'd like to remove your placed bets, do you just say "down, please." I can't remember.

[@ColorUp]

Yep, that works, just communicate to the dealer you want your place bets returned to you.

[@G_Machine_Joe]

So that's where 'Color Up' comes from 😉

[@Deezy26925]

Great video, thank you!

[@ColorUp]

Glad you liked it!

[@gordonshirley2681]

Great example

[@jeffcook8501]

So the 3rd guy betting on the don't pass line. Could he put $10 on odds and if the 7 hits he would get paid 2 to 1. Or is the odds bet only for the pass line? Thanks for all the great info.

[@ColorUp]

He can add lay odds. This gets paid exactly the same as pass line but opposite. So 1 to 2, etc. you have to bet more and win back less as the favorite

[@samranch4519]

Try $7 or $14 on the Don't come... when it is up behind the point, place the point for $5 if 4,5,9,or10. Place $6 if 6 or 8... Guaranteed winner of $1 or $2 long grind, won't make alot of $$ BUT you won't loose a TON of $$ either

[@drlisarains7927]

Great video!!!

[@DavidFayne-s9s]

Please do this again and get other outcomes with the roll of the dice.

[@jasonbinder4816]

Big fan of your channel Jeremy. Been watching for years. Got all my buddies watching your vids too. Keep it up much appreciated. I was wondering where you got you set up? Chips? Table? Love the look.

[@middleschoolteachers7866]

Nice analysis!

[@ColorUp]

Glad you liked

[@Wallewallaby]

Beginner here. What's the difference between a Come bet if it lands on an 8, and your standard place bet on an 8?

[@ColorUp]

This should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5m8kJuFe76coK8

[@kennethlin]

Great video showing all 3 basic strategies at the same time. I'm curious, is it considered "bad table karma" for a don't pass and don't come player as he's betting for 7's and the majority of players are typically betting against 7's?

[@ColorUp]

Some players do think so, but it’s your money, bet the way you think gives you best chance to win

[@kennethlin]

@@ColorUp thank you sir!

[@dlevy9560]

How did we teach to play the pass line without discussing the true odds behind the line bet? That's the best bet in the Casino (no house edge) and the only way to make any money at the craps table.

[@jimklemens5018]

The way to make real money is to make Place bets.

[@banks412]

Great video! Thanks…

[@namtao15]

Great video wow thank you

[@zacktalbot9874]

So helpful my guy

[@andrewcarr2431]

excellent video and training/explanation of the basics.

[@alloutspeedsmashed]

Just asking but have you ever reminded yourself of something like a way to win or lose that hasn't presented itself in a long time ? I'm totally getting into this game it's brilliant really

[@scottostermann3185]

I got a strategy for you to try out...I place the 5,6,8 at 20$ on the 5 an 24$ on 6 an 8 an I bet the field for 10$ every roll an if I'm the shooter I put 10$ on the pass line an on the come out I do a 5$ horn high yo.....if the point is 5 6 or 8 I still place them for my odds an dont put my odds behind the pass line

[@subsea8559]

What do you do when you 7 out ? Do you double down ? You making money on every number with this...

[@davidmanjhu]

Great video

[@thepieman2742]

Good basics

[@sen2477]

Thank you appreciate

[@matthewbrown4482]

I'm not sure if this will be seen. Can you place bet on the number that the puck is on? Having played in Vegas, the dealers normally ask me to move my bet somewhere else.

[@ColorUp]

Yes you can. Most ask you to move assuming you have the number bet on the pass line. If they looked and saw you didn’t have a pass line they wouldn’t ask you to move bet. But because majority of players do, I think it’s just habit for most dealers

[@mucked4u283]

I see that no bets are being placed behind the pass bet. Could anyone explain why

[@johnyoung1601]

Awesome video and channel, thanks! One question: If my goal is to make my $100-$200 last as long as possible, would it be best to use, say, strategy #1 as is? Or would it help my bankroll survive longer if I took odds on the PASS LINE and COME bets also? (The first way is less money on the table, but the second reduces house edge.) What do you think?

[@ColorUp]

just depends if your numbers roll or not. with odds your have more at risk, but also can win more and maybe keep you in game longer, but if numbers don't roll, you will lose faster with more money at risk. I don't really think house edge comes into play all that much when considering a session of play

[@johnyoung1601]

@@ColorUp Good to know, thank you!

[@knuckle12356]

I love how even though he is playing dealer and shooter, whenever he drops a dollar as change for 15 he makes sure to leave the dollar on the felt for a clean exchange on the cameras. 😆 Proper technique. 👌🏻

[@ColorUp]

I’m trying my best to get better, thanks for noticing

[@knuckle12356]

@@ColorUp wow, amazing turnaround on reply!! (~20 minutes, guys. This dude gives a sh*t about his channel.) I've only just discovered your videos today, but I've been really impressed with how clearly you are able to present this game. I think it is intimidating to so many because it's so nebulous. Just looking at the table isn't enough to start playing. Like with most table game's layouts you can kinda glean the basics. Not so with craps. But you've done great in providing digestible portions that don't overwhelm. Thanks for the content! Cheers man!

[@ColorUp]

I appreciate every viewer and while I don’t see every comment, I do my best to answer as many as I can.

[@JasonJohnson-dx8fg]

Great video I appreciate it. Hopefully it will help me out when I got to vegas

[@morid3938]

Ok, one question can i bet on 6 and 8 while my primary strat is dont pass??

[@ColorUp]

Yes

[@DWeirich76]

Craps bankroll is expensive... I heart $100 strategy.

[@valeriemariewee]

Around 15:25 the point was established, come and don’t come bets were placed. It was a point-7-out roll. Now shouldn’t have the come Bet have won and DC lose? I’ve also seen other videos where point is established, and a DC bet is placed. Don’t 7&11 lose? Or does this vary by casino?

[@ColorUp]

This does not vary by casino. Those are established bets. Once they are established the come bet will lose on any 7 and win on the roll of the number the come bet is on - this is regardless of what the puck is on. The don't come bet will win on any 7 or lose with the roll of number it is on. Come and Don't come bets are "game within a game" and have their own separate come out roll where the 7/11 effects it for their first roll.