How To Play Craps - Part 1 out of 5

Learn about the pass line bet, the come bet, odds and more!
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[@mrno_name9518]

2:11 That “rack” joke threw him off a little bit 😂😂😂

[@tmasst07]

lmao

[@nmonster]

She such a flirt 😚

[@nicholi2789]

“You’re telling me to keep my rack clear” I saw that man fighting for his life not to look down in that moment. Well made video. Great work.

[@Godfather19704]

Hi Michael, I have been dealing dice in Las Vegas for 24 years. I like your video. Yes we crap dealers are sticklers for drinks and other item on the rail. That is what the "shelf" is for. After watching your video, I would like to mention a couple of things. Just because the puck is black it is not necessarily the time to "buy in". The time to "buy in" is when the dice are in the middle of the table. That is the time to make your bets, and buy in. If the dice are out and the shooter has them, it's always best to wait until the shooter rolls the dice before sticking your hands in the layout. Once the dice are brought back to the middle, then you can make your bets and buy in. A good stickman will be aware of any potential buy-ins, and wait for this to occur. Always look to see where the dice are before sticking your hands in the layout. If you need further help, just shoot me a message and i can go over every single aspect of the game from a dealers perspective to help your followers understand more. We can go in to much more advance stuff as well. Just wanted to clarify a couple of things. Great vids though.

[@tcphll]

I'm a casual craps player, and I have to say I find it absolutely amazing how dealers can keep track of all the bets, especially on a busy table. Maybe there's some secret to it, but it all seems like magic to me. I think most players take it for granted how skilled you guys really are. Always tip your dealers, kids.

[@jriggatx]

I just played for the first time in Vegas last week and, like tcphll, I too was amazed by how they kept track of it all. One dealer also mentioned how they also recognize and remember people and their betting habits. I'd love to hear more insight on how all that works. Also the dealers help make craps fun and inviting. I'm hooked! :-)

[@louiswouters71]

The reasoning behind his even odds bets are funny. He says he cuts the house edge down, but he's also betting more. It doesn't influence the expected loss at all.

[@TheOddsMustBeCrazy]

I should have said that. Thanks for the correction.

[@jonathandpg6115]

In value, yes but in % no. Just make sure not to overbet originally and it'll last you a longer amount of time, which is typical for craps and one of the fun things about it.

[@brewster102]

Good to see Angela back--a classy, gorgeous woman.

[@angelamariewyman]

Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate the friendly and flattering comments:) Makes my day!

[@sunderjirahim]

Angelamariewyman Angela, you are a gorgeous woman. Hope to see more of you in various Craps videos.

[@blackhats9743]

Angelamariewyman wow u r so beautiful and classy

[@sasastoy6070]

Cheers for this, I've been looking for "1324 betting system" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Teyamilla Speradic Unlocker - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.

[@jackcarnes6108]

Angelamariewyman

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Excellent tutorial!! I've never played, but have always been fascinated by it, and now that I live within a reasonable drive of a casino, I want to learn. So I'll be watching the rest of your videos.

[@DougDavis916]

i rolled 32 in a row before carping out at the Atlantis in Reno Nevada and got entered in the long roll tournament on Jan 22... This was not my only streak that night... I think i was up in the 20's a few times...Stick man and pit boss were amazed at a guy showing up asking for lessons. If only I knew what I was doing and how to bet. would have taken the bank! this was only my second time at the table. Guess i got lucky. I'm registered and will be staying the previous night at the Atlantis if someone wants to give me some tips?? Great video! very informative! watching your next one now... Thank You...

[@herts9999]

Love to see that Angela is having a good time and has a great spirit in the tutorial. Also, way more stunning as a strawberry blonde. Classic beauty!

[@michaelm5091]

Daer Michael, Thank You.Thank You.Thank You !!!!!! Your videos are fantastic Love the game, Ive played six times now, and I have kicked butt thanks to you !!!!! I play the pass line full odds and three come bets with full odds Its awesome!!! Just won at the Borgata for the second time, thank you for making these videos and teaching people the smart and correct way to play. Angela is absolutely breathtaking!!

[@arnelevans4803]

Congratulations, I plan on playing at the Borgata this summer

[@guybrushthreepwood8174]

Awesome to see you back Wizard + Angela!!!!

[@TheOddsMustBeCrazy]

Thanks!

[@strangebrew1231]

She has a great attitude. She works in Vegas so she obviously knows all of this stuff. She's a great presenter

[@angelamariewyman]

strangebrew420 thank you so much!

[@strangebrew1231]

Angelamariewyman no problem! I wish you worked at the casino I visited. I walked up to the craps table and asked if a seat was taken the dealer just shrugged at me and said “I dunno” I guess because I’m pretty young and don’t look like I had much money they weren’t interested in teaching me

[@JoeDoe2]

I read the credits, and thanks to Heather for 'creating' these videos and the other guys who pitched in.

[@nathanharrison816]

she made a dirty joke 3 mins into the video. lmaoo. he looked so uncomfortable

[@Boise30]

So... you're telling me to keep my rack clear?

[@jayduby5330]

I was expecting a "don't come" jab but she went classic. Gorgeous lady.

[@Furturemon1231]

2:15

[@mcbeeze]

Not sure why she felt the need to do that, lowers her in his eyes in case she doesn’t get that...

[@mcbeeze]

Jay Duby if you meant classy, hardly...

[@dirtyfishydishcloth]

Her: "Can I touch them, or do I just reach down and grab it?" Him: "You can touch them."

[@kwanholloway4112]

Seriously though lol. I laughed when she said that right after the rack joke lol

[@ramelhagins6698]

Lol

[@zitherzon2121]

17:30 For the best lesson in craps, they should have kept the camera focused on the table as the dealer collected ALL the bets from the table after that 7 out.

[@danjones2164]

Thanks for these videos. As a dealer I use these clips to help me explain craps to newcomers.

[@imakez4u]

I LOVE YOU GUYS..! I win because you show me how to win...!!! THANKS A MILLION !!!!!

[@Donyk]

Where does he show to win? On his website?

[@TheOddsMustBeCrazy]

Thank you and you're welcome. Glad we have helped. Don't give those winnings back too quickly.

[@susankane8535]

Best beginner video ever.

[@whywowisdieing2604]

LOL yeah if you want to lose faster.

[@rxarth]

Nice to see the update. You're the best, Mike.

[@astrosjer822]

I think it is time for a new Craps video from the Wizard of Odds!

[@astrosjer822]

Angela, Dan, and Michael are very informative

[@luckyjigglywiggles5454]

the stick man looks like he's having the time of his life... lmfao

[@phenomenalj3407]

😂😂😂

[@MrPhotastic]

As he should be!

[@OleGeezerCirca1941]

Pretty good video except for odds explanation. Actual odds based on a 5-4--3 are sucker bets. Why? The lower the odds bet the higher the house edge due to dilution by the line bet. An expert craps shooter, Mark Pilarski, who is an all around gambling pro, and who asked me to review some of his published works, has this to say about the subject: "The casino advantage on your total bet when taking odds combined with your Pass line wager on 1X odds is 0.85%; on 2X odds, 0.61%; on 5X odds, 0.33%, and on 10X odds, 0.18%. So, yes, Robert, double odds do work in your favor. The more odds you take, the greater the reduction in the house edge." Not quite right Mark, but close enough. He also wrote: "Finally, let’s not forget one important fact, all craps bets come at a cost. Craps is a negative-expectation game, meaning that no matter how you bet, even if it's a $2 Pass line wager with 10X odds, the house always has an edge on your action." I agree with both statements totally. I went regularly to Vegas, which wasn't built by winners, before casino gambling came close to my home near Detroit. I always played craps in Vegas at Binion's Horseshoe Casino which had the lowest overall house edge on all games, and the highest odds bets on craps. I saw Benny Binion a couple of times. What a crusty old coot. Ole Benny knew the gambling business up, & down, front & back, and all sides. He said all it took was good food, good whiskey, and a good gamble. He was right. His casino was the favorite of professional gamblers, and knowledgeable occasional players like me. He was right, at the time he had the only house where a gambler could take $750,000 in a valise, put in on the Don't Pass. And win. And get paid immediately. We all miss ya Benny.

[@brokenhoghead]

Odds bet only puts more money into the game, it does not reduce expected loss. The probabilities on the rolls will determine that.

[@NoIdea8829]

sniff? sniff? sniff? ...Drama?

[@johnlennonandyoko64]

Thanks for the tutorial! I finally think I'm starting to understand how it works

[@dudehere1981]

Good explanations silver fox guy. And he is calm and patient and they show you the board while he's explaining. I'm gonna try my luck at the casino tonight!

[@anthonyrokos6159]

Lol I grew up all around the sunset. Went to the kids quest when I was a kid. It was refreshing to see the layout 20 years later. Love the place lol

[@alpha2957]

Wow! Angela is like fine wine. She's looking more gorgeous with age! Not that she wasn't back in then. That said I'm more surprise to know that she's now a dealer? Or, perhaps she was already a dealer 4-years ago? In any case, love these videos. ;-)

[@NewNow4u]

It think it would of been more helpful to show more of the table where the bets are being placed. Though I did learn more than I knew. Thanks

[@Timbretwo]

Very good. He explains the perfect strategy here at the craps table to minimize the house take to 0.3% That's as good as it gets at ANY game in a casino. Most other bets at the table and other games in the casino are a minimum of 5% to 15% house cut!

[@garrison7888]

The Come bet is a Terrible bet. PLACE the number plus it pays more (%) than the come bet even with odds. PLUS the come bet works on the come out so you lose with a seven. PLUS you can take your place bets down if you wish. Angela your nice but you are being given wrong information.

[@ericboyles7208]

Hahaha he has the regulation length craps table in his living room!! I f’ing love it!

[@itsEpsilon]

you guys reminds me of "sheldon and amy presenting fun with flags" :D

[@TheOddsMustBeCrazy]

I take that as a high compliment as I love Fun with Flags!

[@paulalvord5937]

Love the updated video, folks! This is only sane craps lessons on KZbin. There are a lot of nutjobs out there.

[@MrGetBad4u]

2:14 "Keep my Rack Clear..." as he chuckles and laughs :) You dog you!

[@JoeDoe2]

What's happening at 14:22? Trick photography? Now you see them, now you don't? The dealer is a magician.

[@zandrello]

the look she gives at 2:19 lol... PRICELESS. I would've been speechless too. so gorgeous angela!

[@bertswannee1476]

Hey Mr. Shackleford, What do you know about a contact high?! Apparently Ms. Wyman you need to have a third more in-depth interview. By the way I got that under cover joke that caught him off guard, funny as he tried to stay focused. Beautiful and a sense of humor.

[@Donyk]

"keep your rack clear" 😜 I'm surprised she didn't say anything about the come bets.

[@ericdavid8214]

Come bets, big stacks, hard eight... Ok ok. hard four. So many responses to her flirty quip.. but I think he wanted to keep the video (or his life?) PG which resulted to a very uncomfortable moment.

[@doughendricks7332]

What a little tease, I’m trying to learn the game of craps.

[@DarthVader-jk2wv]

When Mike said, "you can touch them," you know he was talking about HIS dice....

[@theWizardAKQ]

Great video, keeping it simple helps those who are not up to speed on the game! Glad to see Angela back! Also if I were a beating man (wait I am!) I'd have to say that setup, the table, room etc. looks exactly like what Aaron Hightower (youtube) had when he was doing all his video's on craps. ( @ 4:53.... Hey look who showed up!!! )

[@JoeDoe2]

At 14:14, are you only allowed to take your chips off the table after THOSE bets win? Are you required to take winnings off the table immediately, or can you leave them there to bet again? Are you ever allowed to take any or all chips off the table (between rolls) just because you want to?

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

You can have your odds on come bets working on come out rolls if you want. And you should have them working all the time. Turning odds off on come out rolls is like not taking odds for one roll. The odds for a seven to roll is always the same whether you want it or not. If you can have your flat bet not working on come out rolls, then you can have your odds not working on come out rolls as well.

[@kingkoopa9038]

ahhh! keep that rack clear baby! hahahah

[@UncleO25]

Cool Dwight is the croupier!

[@Alan-yd5pc]

I can't even concentrate on this lesson. She is beautiful.

[@pp-iw7qv]

SIMP

[@TheCuttyBrown]

Well im bout to get this bread 🍞

[@genericyoutubenamegosehere7132]

Sounds straight if u ask me chief

[@daveweisbrich1769]

Neither could he apparently. Especially after she made that keep your rack clear comment

[@ramelhagins6698]

Lol

[@wardn53]

Nice video. The originals were also good. They helped me learn craps. One question I have is the odds bet on the come out roll for come bets. I thought the best way to play these was to leave your bets working. Neal

[@percontaperconta7911]

That guy in black looks miserable haha!

[@goutvols103]

He looks and dresses like the guy from "The Office".

[@connnelll86]

Theres no one in black

[@strangebrew1231]

His idiot friend asked him to work for free to be in his little video

[@RobShelley84]

This video looks so much better than the last one, but there's something wonky with the editing. I love Angela's confidence in this one though. In the first video she looked overwhelmed which, to be fair, is to be expected for a beginner. But now she's boss.

[@JoeDoe2]

At 16:16 why do you say she hit another pass line bet when the winning 8 was the result of a come bet? There was no money on the pass line at that point.

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

You can choose to have your come bet odds working on come out rolls and you should. Having come bet odds off on come out rolls is like not taking odds for one roll.

[@fasteddylove876]

I take it that craps as it is & was played on the street & in private games with no table is just a simplified version of Las Vegas craps games?

[@JoeDoe2]

Similar to a 'hand' in poker, what word is used to describe everything that happens between the come out roll and the point where people either win or lose all their chips and the next roller begins? Is it a 'round,' a 'game,' or something else? Can anyone just walk up and stand to the current roller's left and be next in line, cutting in front of others already at the table?

[@troywest7111]

Since he talked about the Come Bet soo much, I wonder why he didn't mention about a 7 being thrown while ur bet is in the Come?

[@JimandDerek]

Nice Craps Table!

[@patrickfalcone6326]

I wanna watch anything with amy adams right now.!!!

[@warhammer6968]

He no longer owns the website. He's now the mathematician formerly known as the wizard of odds!

[@Investor793]

Thanks for all your great videos. If you play neutral pass&don’t pass only to make the free odds bet what would the house vig be for single/double odds. It seems it would be lower than normal(.8 for single/.6 for double)because you will push on the pass & don’t pass and only risking money on free odds. So the only time you have money at risk where house has an advantage is on the come out roll and the only way to lose is if a 12 rolls and in that case you lose your pass but push your don’t pass.

[@JoeDoe2]

How don't know how much the net win was at the end, but it seems like all the chips that were lost (come bets and odds on the points) after rolling a 7, and there were a lot, are only making up for all the chips won up until then. I'd like to know what the net win amounted to as of 17:40, and then again after rolling from 18:14 to the end. I wonder if I could at least earn minimum wage playing craps if done the same way come bets and odds, since 0.3 is still losing to the house, it just takes longer.

[@JoeDoe2]

What did the stick man say at 10:13? I can't understand a word besides 'the dice are in the center."

[@gmc9753]

Why aren't you mentioning the odds on each type of bet??? And, the waitress isn't the only person working at the casino for low pay. Don't forget to tip the dealers!

[@NorthTexasEagle1989]

This prod quality is badass

[@JoeDoe2]

The size of the come bets at 13:20 don't match the size of the bets after the roll. And why is the dealer moving the chips to the 10 before the roll?

[@JoeDoe2]

At 13:30, why is the 'ON" button sitting on 10 instead of 8 if 8 is the number needed to win?

[@brokenhoghead]

Odds bet only puts more money into the game, it does not reduce expected loss. The probabilities on the rolls will determine that.

[@funandgames2339]

"Rely on the rabbits foot if you will but remember it did not work for the rabbit." -

[@lurkintha5035]

That is awesome everyone was thinking the same thing and commented on her rack joke. Lol

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

I know of someone who was able to control the dice well enough to win. But I agree that it’s very difficult to do. You can change the odds by either controlling the physical element that decides the outcome of the bets, or by predicting true physical element that decides the outcome of the bets as in roulette. This particular Craps players forced the casino to close the table. They took him to the back room and took his picture and he was effectively barred from playing Craps at all the Nevada casinos. They told him that he could visit casinos but had to register with them before approaching a Craps table. This gave each casino a heads up ahead of time so they could make their own decisions as to whether they would let him play or not.

[@TreyMDNC]

13:20 “It’s your turn shirter... shooter.”

[@OrlandoParksRover]

lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!

[@boogitybear2283]

It’s so obvious Angela knows how to play craps because she has perfect dice throws lol.

[@historyhongkong7521]

May I ask if the dice thrower refuse, get another urgent things to leave the table or unable to throw the dice during several throws, but he have not thrown the same number as passline or seven-out, but he still cannot continue to throw. According to the regulations, how will the game continue?

[@JoeDoe2]

You can plainly see metal weights in the die when they turn up 2.

[@imisspresidentreagan]

How about explaining why the odds are what they are for each number. Also a roll of 7, wipes out all bets except for the come which pays even money.

[@terrycraig9876]

Would be nice to see them using different color chips and more people to try and follow action with instructions. Good vid though

[@anthonyrokos6159]

These comments remind me of the real comments you hear in a casino toward a female dealer.

[@BoleDaPole]

True but those gorgeous dealers make bank.

[@awy1977]

Aaron Hightower, from GoodShooter.com . He had some really good theories on dice influencing. Table set up and super slow mo camera shots were great.

[@ddd228]

Is he a VERY good pinball player?

[@jdoggg1119]

You failed to mention that the come points already established are automatically turned off when a pass line bet wins, therefore, you would have to tell the dealer that you wanted your come points turned on on the come out roll.

[@mikelkeith2115]

Michael I been trying for one you math wiz to do a video on those automated loaded bubble dice, it seems to target what ever style you are playing, I was playing here in Ohio the don't pass the only one playing, and it rolled 7 nine times in a row. I never could get out to even play, and it got some serious tricks if you play the right way too, so how are they getting away with this illumination, that the dice roll is random, it got to be section by the gaming commissions, because they don't seem to have any fear of losing their licenses .It must run on a slot principal , or licenses with a guaranteed payout.

[@JoeDoe2]

At 9:13, shouldn't the ON button be sitting on the 9?

[@stephenbeecher7545]

Come bet is moved to six. "You can make an odds bet on your come bet but let's not do that for now. " then magically a $25 chip appears on each come bet on the six. My kind of casino.

[@garrison7888]

Do NOT bet any come bets they do not pay as much as your place bets ( up to 5X odds) He tells you to LAY odds on your Don't bets. DO NOT LAY Odds it lowers your ROI ( Return on investment) Play for more $$$$ and not some low house %.

[@ricardotijerina886]

Wow! Amy Adams

[@timbender9609]

If you're going to buy in wait until the dice are in the middle. If the puck is off that's fine but the shooter might have the dice and you might hit them on accident.

[@fasteddylove876]

After the point is established---from another instructional video I watched--they said you put your chips on the table & a casino employee verifies what you're placing your bet on. Is that correct? Because this video makes it look like players place their own bets where they want them to go. I suppose I could ask this question as when/where (on table) & when/where (on table) do you not place your own bets? Obviously you put your chips on the table...OK, I'm getting repetitive here.

[@kevinvidzzz5393]

I am a craps dealer in Canada. I have been a dealer since 1997.

[@stephenbeecher7545]

Come bet explanation. Point is 8. Make a come bet. Then cut to puck is off and angel's bet is moved to 10 for no reason. Then six easy. Now puck is somehow on 10. Very confusing to beginners.

[@MrEchskech]

I gave a thumbs-up for how well you overcame all that sexual tension.

[@apriliarider6072]

If you watch this video like 40 or 50 times you will see a craps table appear!

[@garrison7888]

Come bets are one of the worse bets at the table. If you bet the come you will go broke. Learn to PLACE your bets and lean to regress your bets. You also WIN more with place betting up to 5X odds. EXAMPLE: Point is 5 or 9 Bet $10 and take $10 odds. Come better wins $25 ( $10 +$15 ) he bet $20 gets back $25 and must come down and start over. Place better bet $20 wins 7X5 = four times for $28 ( $3.00 more) and can stay up, press the bet, come down etc. He has Options. The Come better has NO Options and wins less. So why is the come bet a good bet? IT"S NOT.

[@mattcruz2028]

Why aren't you recording the table? We're just looking at you

[@grantofat6438]

I don't get this. You said that she must roll until she got a 10 or a 7, then why did the game stop when she rolled 11?

[@virginiapuente4882]

Can anyone bet on the pass line? Or is it just the shooter?

[@the10minutegourmet78]

I noticed when you were talking about the come bets, when a seven comes out (17:35 on the video) and you have a come bet going don't you get even money on those bets? Also when you had come bets going and a 2 is rolled (17:20 on the video) don't you lose the come bets? Thanks

[@astrosjer822]

Hey Mike how about an updated video on Craps

[@mikelkeith2115]

Hey Mike you need to warn people about those rigged bubble craps the casinos can't never have a bad day, the paten on those processors, are ridiculous , I was betting the don't, it rolled 7 10 times in a row, then it rolled 5 next roll was 5 lol , it figures out your method then it adjust just like on line.

[@emmanuelvacakis4463]

Of course the best bet is the don’t and don’t come and laying odds for the house. The dealers don’t like don’t bettors because it’s more work for them. I myself don’t care to do the extra work. I’m happy when the players make the best bets and am happy to see them win. The other players are also not happy to see someone bet against them either. But the dice can’t hear any of it. You just have to be aware of possible dice mechanics. They can change the odds if they are successful. But very few people can do it.

[@mrmarvellous5378]

Great explanation of a game.

[@dbacksfan2]

i work in finance and still struggle with the numbers in craps hahaha

[@BarleyJack72]

Does the odds bet have to be the max? Sorry, learning here. Thanks.

[@JoeDoe2]

22:22 What is the highland room? What makes a room liberal?

[@ambassador8524]

“Don’t come”! I bet Angela has yelled that a few times. 🍑

[@jeffhanson6844]

She is a very good actor. A dealer knows all this yet she totally acted like the ditzy hot chick some guy is trying to impress. Amazing bit of acting actually.

[@jonathandpg6115]

She's really good at that lol.

[@angelamariewyman]

Jeff Hanson THANK YOU for understanding exactly what’s going on in these instructional videos!

[@knowlifemike665]

All in a days work for her, no pun.