Introduction to Craps Tables

For the first time player, the Craps table can look disorientating.  However, all you need be aware of is that the different sections correlate to the different types of bets you can make (for example, Pass Line, Come and Don’t Pass Bar).  When you learn the rules of Craps and what the different types of Bets are, it all becomes rather self-explanatory.

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Table Layout

All Craps tables have the same layout; the uniformity makes it easier for players to understand the game.  Regular tables have the same layout as small tables, except they’re larger and have symmetry to enable players on each side to play.

Craps Dealers

There are four dealers on a craps table: two base dealers, the Pit Boss and the Stickman.  The base dealers take the bets from customers, the Pit Boss guards/exchanges chips and the Stickman collects the dice, reads out the numbers and take Proposition and Field Bets.

Table Components

The Puck is the small disc which has the words On and Off each side.  The disc signifies the stage of the game – ON to signify the Come Out has been rolled. The puck also shows newcomers the Point number.

There will be four dice in total, however two are ever used in a single game – this is to ensure randomness and security in the game.  The dice are rolled by the “Shooter” for the entire betting round.  They dash across the table right to the back.

Betting Areas

All bets are marked on the Craps table.  When you place a bet you or the dealer moves your chips into position.  For example, the Pass Line is where you put your Pass Line bets for the Come Out roll and the Come area is where you place the Come bets.

The “Any 7” section is self-explanatory, it is where you bet for the next 7 to come up.  Similarly, the table numbers on the sections are used for Single Roll bets.  If you want to bet on the next roll being an 8 than you put your chips there.

The area entitled “Any Craps” simply refers to betting on a Craps number (2,3 or 12).  These are losing numbers for Pass Line bets and winning for Don’t Pass Bets.