Master Craps Payouts & Boost Your Wins

Feeling a thrill when the dice is thrown? Welcome to the exciting world of Craps. To many newcomers, craps can seem intimidating—the rapid pace, the cheering crowds, and the array of betting options, not to mention the confusing payouts. At Rome Casino, we're committed to making your gaming experience enjoyable and clear, so let's demystify craps and put you in the game!

What is Craps?

Derived from the ancient Roman practice of carving dice from pig bones, craps is a captivating game of chance played with two dice. Players can bet against each other or the casino, predicting the outcome of each roll. With minimal equipment requirements, craps fast became a beloved casino staple, offering an adrenaline rush with each tumble of the dice.

[Infographic 1: Craps Table Layout]

Decoding Craps Bets

Craps offers numerous thrilling bets, each with its payoffs and house edge. Here, we present to you some of the best and worst ones:

Best Bets

Pass Bets: These offer even odds—place $10, win $10. Furthermore, they boast a modest house edge of just 1.41%.

Don't Pass Bets: The obverse of Pass Bets, they pay even money and have a house advantage of 1.36%.

Laying Odds Bets: An addition to your Pass/Don't Pass bets, these have no house edge and pay at true odds.

The Risky Plays

Here, be cautious! The casino's edge increases significantly with these options.

Big Six and Big Eight: These bets are notorious for their whopping 9.1% house edge. They pay even money (bet $30, win $30), a poor payout considering a place bet on the same numbers would net you $35.

Hardways: A bet that a double of 4, 6, 8, or 10 (hard numbers) will come up before a 7 or them rolled the 'easy way'. A hard four or ten pays 7:1, and a hard six or eight pays 9:1. The house edge is 9.1% for hard six and eight, and a disconcerting 11.1% for hard four and ten.

[Infographic 2: Craps Payouts and House Edge Chart]

Craps Payouts at a Glance

Reading a Craps payout chart is straightforward. The left column contains the potential outcomes of your roll, and the corresponding payout for each outcome is listed in the right-hand column. Remember to familiarise yourself with these before playing, as payouts vary between different casinos and game versions.

Calculating Craps Payouts

Calculating your potential winnings is crucial, and it's as simple as converting payout odds into units. Let's consider a 9:5 odds bet ($9 payout for every $5 bet). If you want to wager $10 that’s equivalent to two units. So, simply multiply 2 (units) by $9 to quantify your potential winnings ($18). For irregular betting amounts, convert these payout odds into decimals (9:5 becomes 1.8), and multiply this by your bet value.

[Infographic 3: Betting Process Flowchart]

Final Thoughts

Armed with this in-depth knowledge, you're now primed to bring your A-game to the craps table at Rome Casino. However, remember that all games at Rome Casino are meant for entertainment, and all betting decisions should be made responsibly.

As you enjoy your game, remember that "Fortune Favors the Bold!". Roll the dice, enjoy the thrill, and if luck is on your side, you could be on your way to some exciting wins.