Home of $5 Craps in Las Vegas | Ellis Island

[@ColorUp]

I accidentally posted session 2 first 😮, session one coming Thursday 🎉

[@Charlie-Bee]

No worries

[@jtknapp3261]

Love Ellis Island, they still make us low-rollers feel welcome.😊

[@ColorUp]

Yes!!

[@jim92065]

Absolutely! One of the pit bosses, Tim, remembers us whenever we show up. We started playing with low bankrolls a few years ago, but it didn't matter to him. Now we come back with much larger bankrolls (made Platinum in 2 days). He doesn't treat us any differently, but we come back because he always treated us well.

[@darrellq6954]

Is there Prime Rib still holding up as a good meal?

[@fredtheuberdriver]

Tim is the best of old Vegas, he does remember everybody

[@ineffably_described]

​@@fredtheuberdriveris Tim the one that is a doppelganger for William H Macy as "the cooler?" I swear that guy was the actual character when I was on a hot streak one night.. turned $400 into $5500 in 6 hours at the $5 table, "the cooler" came by and killed the table lol. He was super kind and didn't appreciate the title, but we used it lovingly.

[@CSnake4Gaming]

Just left vegas vacation 2 weeks ago, ellis is my go to place. $5 blackjack and $5 craps. And the dealers are awesome!

[@ColorUp]

Agreed

[@DG-hm1on]

Love to see these rolls and love the live craps. Ellis is a true gem. Great beer and great dealers.

[@ColorUp]

Yes they are!

[@shawnosborne8939]

I watched video of you teaching your son and then watched this. It worked! I knowhat is happing now!. Very excellent understanding of how clueless I was before. Thanks for craps!

[@imchaotix5450]

I learned craps from you during the pandemic, played at Ellis, turned 40 into 240$ recently went back to Vegas and hit southpoint and did the same again. Ellis island is my favorite place to gamble, the dealers are the friendliest people you can meet, worth tipping these guys when you’re hot

[@SarahFox-h5q]

You have the best live roll videos. The camera doesn't move or shake and the audio is on point. I also really enjoy hearing the conversation between players. Thanks for the content!!

[@ColorUp]

Wow, thank you!

[@user-sr6li6kq2b]

I like to hear a dealer who’s engaged in the action on the table.

[@PapaDealt]

That is my favorite place to go when I am in Vegas. I love the dealers and the atmosphere there!!! Heading back Nov 12 to 19, can't wait!

[@liudizzle]

I just got back from Vegas, our table hit the 'Make em All' bonus 4 times, 3 times in a single session, and was one number away from hitting it a 5th and 6th time, it was so crazy

[@ColorUp]

🤩 wow

[@817OldmanFujiArizona]

Aloha from the Craps Hawaii Crew.

[@Herr-Bunny]

I have a suggestion, I love the way you track the numbers rolled on the screen, but could you highlight the hard ways rolled (maybe by underlining)?

[@dansantibanez1140]

Staying there next month. Played there 2 months ago for the first time! Love it there

[@tungtom]

Yes, i love playing in Ellis Island for their $5 craps and blackjack. Also they are not shy on their meal comps.

[@CWyaco81]

Very bouncy table. Hard ways kept hitting! I like those nights when the dice are on point.

[@J-Peeeeazy]

I always visit Ellis when I'm in Vegas. Great place

[@ColorUp]

Truth

[@garythorne2378]

Ellis Island is one of my favorite places! The gambling and the food! Try the ribs! So good and with a players card, they are under $20

[@ColorUp]

Steak was great, I’ll try ribs next time.

[@GamblerTrey]

@@ColorUpif you’ve ever had smoked ribs from St. Louis, Kansas City, or the Memphis area then don’t get the ribs at Ellis island. You’ll be disappointed. Theirs aren’t slow cooked on a smoker. If you haven’t then theirs will probably be decent. I finished the rack because I was hungry. But I’ll never get them again. But I’m biased. I live near Memphis. Our worst bbq is still really good.

[@astrosjer822]

Love $5 Craps at Ellis. They are great and that they added a third table now is nice!

[@MurderMostFowl]

Wow a $5 table is great these days. The only time I’ve seen $5 on the strip this year was a weekday morning at Sahara and by noon they had upped it to $15. I think weekends were $25

[@ColorUp]

Yep, that’s how it goes nowadays

[@wagermethis]

Great video. I generally don't care for LIVE videos, but this one shows a lot of what really happens at tables. Especially with the Bonus bet. The lady standing next to you bet the bonus repeatedly and quit then it hits. I tell people all the time if your going to bet the bonus bet it all the time, or never. If you don't bet it all the time you will miss it. But you were right when you said it's a waste of money. Awesome Video.

[@ColorUp]

Yep, fun when hits, but definitely waste of money

[@CasinoGamingTV]

@@ColorUp The ATS is one of my least favorite plays in the Casino. Even if you're hitting it almost double the amount you should, it still comes up as a tie or a loser.

[@ColorUp]

The original payouts with a house edge in the 7% range isn’t bad, but most casinos have the new payouts which is in mid 20%…which is so difficult to overcome.

[@ProCraps]

@@ColorUp The larger problem is that nearly everyone backs it up with a pass line bet. So 5/5/5 on the ATS is usually paired with a $15 pass line. So you end up getting nothing out of the come out 7’s … and every 7-out costs you $30 not $15 That bleed out goes way beyond house edge and that’s the “secret” of this bet being such a huge money maker for the house. I have a video in the works on this because I hate seeing people constantly donating to this!

[@billycarson5537]

I'm just starting to learn craps and love that I found your channel. This was super insightful so I can actually see live bets being placed. First few rollers had some pretty long rolls, at any point do you consider turning your bets off or taking them down?

[@pictosantones]

Love me some Ellis Island. Funny, we stay at The Palazzo, my wife loves it there, but I'm parked at Ellis most of the time....

[@marvinhuck5848]

3 tables I’ve never seen more than 1 anytime I’ve been there. But we LOVE Ellis Island

[@ColorUp]

Well I brought in a huge group so they opened them all for us

[@robertbarnes9662]

Heard good things about Ellis, just never been there yet.

[@palamambron]

They comp good whiskey for players. A great value on microbrewed beer. A short walk to the WSOP. Great diner. Classic Kereoke.

[@christopherbeard6791]

Going to Vegas for first time on Monday. Making it a point to play these $5 Craps!

[@ColorUp]

Have a blast!

[@maxburns9278]

Went 3 years ago right before Covid. Ate the $10 steak dinner. Sat next to a local who ate there every day. Said it was the best deal in town. Going next week for my 20th anniversary; this time eating at the Golden Steer. Did alright at the craps table not sure if I’m making it back to Ellis this trip.

[@ColorUp]

I had the $10 steak breakfast and it was great

[@cos69mo]

Great place to play. Was in for the weekend staying at a major strip hotel. The table minimums were $25 all day friday, saturday and sunday at my hotel and the other major casinos.Went looking for alternatives. Ellis Island has several $5 and $10 minimum craps and BJ. Table dealers were very nice, helpful and friendly. Plenty of cocktails and drinks. Clean, modern and relatively smoke free. 5X odds on all line bets too! How can you go wrong?

[@ryanhessler8966]

I never did see the dealer collect the tip winnings, just pressed them. Is that up to them when they want to collect?

[@ColorUp]

Yes. A lot of times they will just follow what the players are doing.

[@pete0205]

Another great live action video, thanks for posting! What a bouncy table....

[@PlaguedGhost]

I played at Ellis Island for 4 days. Bouncy or not dice rolls a 7 six ways. If you like the atmosphere there play there. Unless you're looking for comp that can be used in many different locations like Harrah's properties, etc.

[@Niner073]

Love the live sessions. Thanks!

[@ColorUp]

Glad you like them!

[@artmoore4457]

Love Ellis! Will be there in a couple weeks.

[@brandonzemelofficial]

Love Ellis Island, it's my go to casino. Your strategies have won me some decent money there 🙂

[@WhispersOnLy]

22:55 That field bet survived being shot twice and zombified it's way into a NEW COME BET, 😂 few mins later "pay that dealer" ⚡⚡⚡. Always appreciating the content**

[@BeardedNadex]

she got lucky on that dealer and missed the field bet lose she pushed it to an come bet lol great video @24:17

[@grneal26]

Good eye!

[@stephenbateman7254]

He missed it twice in a row then she lost it in the end, gambling karma

[@BadBoySports125]

Twice

[@BadBoySports125]

Karma is correct

[@estu548]

2:21 The dealer shorted her 1k right off the bat. Lol

[@ColorUp]

Yep, thankfully it was straightened out

[@mrgoorn]

We completely took over the casino that day!

[@ColorUp]

It was great

[@leftovers2go198]

Just got back from Ellis Island. Love the place and of course the $9.99 Steak and Eggs

[@slickrick876]

@ColorUp I've been referring people to your videos while out here in Vegas. There are a lot who want to learn craps but are intimidated.

[@ColorUp]

Appreciate you sending people my way. I would say there definitely is some intimidation for most new players

[@slickrick876]

@@ColorUp CEG does well for learning roulette or baccarat with their videos, but your craps how to learn is easier to follow.

[@johnmc6979]

Excellent camera placement, i was at the other table. That table was also quite bouncy...but the breakfast was good.

[@frankiefoster7175]

Enjoy your videos. I will be in Vegas end of the month. Can you recommend any other Vega Casinos with five dollar crap tables?

[@arthurresendez]

Thank you for these incisive videos! Is there a specific time to play the 6's, 8's,9's etc?

[@alvinvarnado1835]

That table looks like it has a lot of bounce! Wow!!!’

[@tide1212]

Yes if you ever see one like that just don’t play , it’s easy to just throw your money in the garbage can

[@Fii713]

What does that mean? I keep seeing people say that

[@alvinvarnado1835]

The thicker the table mat is, the more a roller has to chuck the dice. This type of table is not good for set dice player’s.

[@loganchildress3897]

$5 table at OYO across from MGM Grand is a good time too!

[@fredpfeiljr6450]

I love your channel and learn so much. We have a trip planned in a few months, so for sure will be playing Ellis Island ! I have a question about dealer tipping. When you tell them whaterver, for example "dealer 6 and 8", and there are some rolls, then if someone 7's out. Do they still get their tips or do they lose those as well ? Kind of a bummer, but they could win big also i guess? How much is a decent dealer tip? Thanks and really enjoying the live sessions!

[@ColorUp]

Yes, a bet for dealer loses with a 7 and they do not get anything if they have not collected a win yet. you are essentially gambling their tip. Some dealers prefer you just hand in, which is a guaranteed tip. There is no wrong or right way to tip, you can also just ask what they prefer. How much is up to you also, any tip is appreciated.

[@lostcanyon78]

I played craps at Ellis on Father's Day morning. A guy hit the ATS twice in a row.

[@MurderMostFowl]

the hard numbers were great for the first part of this session!

[@richderby3574]

Greatest place in Vegas to play craps!!!

[@dtt3494]

At 23:45, the dealer forgot to collect the $10 in the field bet. The roll was a 6. Your "lady friend" casually pushed the $10 into the "Come" bet. Slick moved.

[@Swats-fo6hb]

22:40 she actually placed it. Paid on the 3, then "lost" on the next 2 rolls, both 6s! Neither time was it collected before she pushed it into come bet....

[@awy1977]

I honestly can't figure out why more casinos don't still have $5 tables. If you're a casino, wouldn't you rather have a $5 table with 6 or 8 people playing vs a $10 table with 1 or 2 people?

[@ColorUp]

Or at minimum have it $5 with 1 or 2 players, and raise to $10 once starts filling up. They seem to do it backwards

[@jayceredmer7300]

Been saying that for 30 years

[@davidwaVR]

Rooms are clean and great location at Ellis.

[@Twinsen764]

Did the have the ATS? It looks like they did but not sure if anyone was playing it. It would have paid at the end there for Smalls.

[@ColorUp]

Yes

[@thejusticejen]

Yeah I played it later. Made the Tall, shy of the 3 for the Small/All.

[@willmunson9320]

Love Ellis island. Five bucks...great food....very nice dealers

[@garyjaramillo3196]

Damn I need to go back to Vegas soon , I just hate the summer crowds

[@johnwachter6369]

do dealers get to keep any of the "dealers across" bets after a crap out ??

[@PokerMonkey]

I played $200 on the $10 table at Ellis Island yesterday, rolling alone, and hit the ATS with $5,$5,$5. Walked away with $1500.

[@ColorUp]

Awesome!

[@aaronarnold6444]

Headed to Vegas in November. Definitely need to get to Ellis island, can’t afford to roll on the strip!

[@codyappell24]

So Ellis Island does $5 tables all day? Are there any other places in Vegas (on the strip) that have times where their tables are $5?

[@ColorUp]

Ellis runs one table at $5 24/7. On the strip it’s rare, some weekday mornings you can find it at places on edge of strip, Sahara, Tropicana…oyo also has $5

[@codyappell24]

@@ColorUp I’ll keep those in mind. Thanks!

[@jasonantes6015]

I have been here before, it had great beer and pizza

[@trickee4262]

Stayed at the Tuscany last year. Wish I would have known they had cheap craps!

[@nsusaint]

come on, as a 20 year casino worker in vegas, the first thing that should have been said in this video is always take care of your dealer if they are giving you amazing service, especially at ellis island where they get to keep their own tips.

[@ColorUp]

Relax, I’ve covered and promoted tipping in many of my Videos.

[@nsusaint]

@@ColorUp I'm sure you have, but I just wanted to point out that ellis lets them keep there own.

[@ColorUp]

@@nsusaint yep, it’s great as most casinos have to share with entire shift

[@Bigred81RL]

There 10$ table was super bouncy last time I was there!

[@tide1212]

Yeah it’s bs , hard to keep dice on the table , soon they’ll replace that , it’s just a money machine for the casino , if they all start doing it I’ll quit

[@faithinverity8523]

Sorry to ask this question here: I seem to remember that, in the past, one could ‘get odds’ on place bets. My friend remembers it too. Are we wrong?

[@ColorUp]

Yes. You can only take odds on pass line or come bets.

[@TheBeefSlayer]

This woman is a good player.

[@internetshaquille]

EI is #1

[@jamescunningham7936]

House always wins. But, dam its fun !!!

[@lowlyworm468]

great video! that dealer is pretty good... I love ellis but have a few bad ones there.

[@nickdinkel7418]

They have a good BBQ joint on site correct?

[@ColorUp]

Indeed!

[@jongarmulewicz965]

Also 5 dollar Craps at the Downtown Grand near Freemont Street :) And 1$ blackjack while you wait for a slot at the table 😜

[@texdevildog9174]

Two hits and regress worked well with this video.

[@fredtheuberdriver]

OYO, next to the Tropicana also advertises $5 craps & blackjack

[@tide1212]

Really didn’t know that thanks , I hope the table isn’t as bouncy lol

[@kitwilliams8268]

is it 3X, 4X, and 5X, or can you go up to 10X?

[@AlanTowle]

Would love to see you hit the east coast with me! I'm at Foxwoods all the time.

[@jamescartwright4182]

The white thing was bugging me too.

[@ColorUp]

Haha, we have issues

[@Jamesppoitra]

that was an amazing first shooter

[@forthelulz8085]

15:29 the guy two spots to your left gets paid on a come bet because the dealer failed to place it on the four prior to the shooter hitting the 7. The guy is lucky, but that type of stuff will get the dealer in trouble if they audit this game.

[@ColorUp]

Pit manager has seen. Dealers are human, mistakes happen, it’s part of game. Players should understand their bets and payouts for sure. Mistakes go both ways

[@BrawlRobloxAndGo]

This table seems to have extra bounce...Most bouncest in Vegas?

[@ColorUp]

likely the most bouncy in vegas...their other two tables are normal...this third table is just opened for special occasions.

[@RichKielbasa]

Great ribs... Start at 4:00

[@GMToolbox]

I love this place for the cheap steak dinner

[@ColorUp]

great steak

[@carterbucks9251]

Are there any other casinos on the strip that offer 5$ tables?

[@thejusticejen]

Circus Circus has a $5 roll-to-win table.

[@ColorUp]

Try the edge of strip on weekday mornings. I’ve seen $5 at Sahara and Tropicana, but mid strip…forget about it ha

[@convict-45-]

Can the dealer remove his bet you gave him whenever he wants ??

[@fiskballa256]

At 23:00, the roll was 6 and the dealer forgets to collect the "field" bet.

[@andybachmann6024]

Great Video!!!

[@mikerobinet7438]

22:55. Dealer forgot to take your losing field bet down. 6 was the roll.. twice in a row dealer forgot. Then you slid it to the come bet .. you knew they forgot it and didn’t say anything.. haha.

[@ColorUp]

well that was player next to me, but yeah, sometimes dealers miss things and it works in players favor

[@icebergslim1872]

how in the world do the dealers keep up with who bets what?

[@TrapperAaron]

Damn that girl almost got ripped for a grand just trying to buy in lol. This place screams confidence

[@chenryrex]

Why weren't you buying the 10 and 4?

[@ColorUp]

? I don't remember the session, maybe I was just playing inside numbers?

[@chenryrex]

You were just placing the 4 and 10. I was yelling at the screen. "BUY! BUY! ROFL@@ColorUp

[@alvinvarnado1835]

At time stamp 24.27 the player placed a come bet with the field bet the dealer forgot to take down after too 6’s was rolled. Hopefully that dealer doesn’t lose their job because a player was dishonest lol.

[@ColorUp]

Neither player or dealer noticed. It happens.

[@willmunson9320]

Was that justice Jen beside you? I see her on HCS Crapsee rolls

[@ColorUp]

It was. Yes

[@willmunson9320]

Cool. Laying that 4 or 10 just like crapsee lol. Practice like u play!

[@Herbspark]

The chirping next to you would drive me crazy

[@KieranTong]

I didnt know you can video a craps table. Are you allowed to video craps tables in most Las Vegas hotels?

[@ColorUp]

Just depends on who you ask. Some allow, and having a large social following helps

[@KieranTong]

@@ColorUp Okay. Thank you.

[@ShreddedWheat-lj6vg]

22:53. Free field bet. Noice.

[@ericozeta9997]

Might as well be a fucking trampoline with that bouncy ass table . Cmon man!

[@paulyacovetta7642]

Fun… pass line max odds would have been a good win

[@andrewanderica7175]

I'm new, why did she keep losing on the 4?

[@ColorUp]

She was making “lay bets” it’s a bet against the number. It wins with a 7.

[@Boxcar75]

Wow people buying in while the puck is on! Yikes, I thought that was a no no

[@thebreakroompodcast5161]

Table looks pretty bouncy

[@ColorUp]

This one was, the other two not so much

[@MurderMostFowl]

What happened to the lady who said she was in for $2000. Did they short change her accidentally?

[@ColorUp]

Just some confusion over buyin amount

[@jordanstclair7380]

Crazy to me how the dealers keep track of place bets and who has what.

[@clevejason]

Each players position on the rack has a position on the table. Once you understand that concept it’s quite easy actually