Dice

[satan's twin]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

The 'Don't Pass' bet at the dice table is only a 1.4% takeout. And the Pass bet is like a 1.6% takeout and you can bet 10 times in the back at a 0.00% takeout after the first roll.

If you think about it --- the dice table is a great place to take your girlfriend or wife on a date.

Also... if you're going to bet on something just for the sake of betting on something and getting that action buzz ... why would you play anything else but the dice table? The house edge is laughably low. It's befudding walking around a casino and seeing only two dice tables going -- one at a $5 minimum and another a $10 min ... and yet you see all the other equally mindless games and stupid machines rocking and rolling.

Craps is a great game, and as you point out, an incredibly safe bet on a few plays. Once you learn the game, you'll be utterly amazed by the number of stupid bets the average player insists on making roll after roll even when the odds are stacked so heavily in the house's favor. Too many players have no clue how to play. Because the game is fast and exciting, almost any gambler will be drawn to it, if they don't allow themselves to be intimidated by their lack of knowledge of the rules. Just play the pass line for your first few visits, learn the game by watching, then pound it harder when you get your confidence and experience.

As far as a great date opportunity, if the gypsy you're with doesn't like craps, dump her and find one that does.