Is
it possible to have a betting edge over the casino? No. Are
there secrets to winning consistently? Yes!
You may have heard of claims from individuals that they have the
"magical system" that is guaranteed to win. Do not believe it. Although
there are better systems than others, it is mathematical impossible
to create a system that would give a player an edge in any game
of chance.
Okay, tell me how to win consistently playing craps! I am going
to share with you the secrets of winning consistently. Winning consistently
is easy to understand once you know why people loose consistently.
Casinos strive basically on four types of players:
1 Players
with unrealistic winning goals (greedy).
2 Players
who rely strictly on luck (as oppose to skill).
3 Players
with little (or no) discipline.
4 Players
who play not to lose (as oppose to playing to win).
Assuming this
is the case (bet on it), it stands to reason that the key to winning
consistently is by Playing Smart.
Playing smart starts with making good bets. Look at the topic on
"Calculating Odds" to determine the odds the House has over each
bet. Obvious making the best bets and staying away from the bad
bets will increase your chances of winning. However, there must
be more to winning than making good bets or more people would be
winning, right? The other parts to the puzzle of winning consistently
are:
1 Having a solid game plan
2 Effective money management
3 Having the discipline and confidence to execute your
plans
The next time you visit a casino, try this exercise:
Exercise:
1 Watching the Table
2 Minimum Bank Roll: $100.00.
3 Maximum bet is: $15.00
TIPS: Get your chips in order. I like to separate
my $5 chips in-group of 5 separated by $1 chips. Use what ever makes
you feel comfortable. The point here is to always be able to KNOW
how much money you are ahead or behind. Avoid making a bet while
a roll is in progress. It is hard to get a feel of the game without
first observing the action.
GETTING COMFORTABLE
Place one unit ($5) on the Pass Line
Place odds on the shooter point as follows:
If the shooter point is 4 or 10 place single odd. In this case
you would put an additional $5 behind your Pass Line.
If the shooter point is 5 or 9 you will place $6.00 behind the
Pass Line.
If the shooter point is 6 or 8 you will place double odds or
$10.00 behind your Pass Line bet. In either case, your maximum
risk is only $15.00. You will repeat this process twice before
implementing your system(s).
The purpose here is for you to get a feel of how things are moving
on the table. This will help you decide which strategy you would
like to execute.
Here are three popular and easy to remember strategies:
STRATEGY #1: Classic Regression.
Goal: To make a profit on one hit.
In this strategy, you wait until the shooter has made his/her
point before placing your bets. After the Point is made you will
place two units or $12.00 on both the 6 and 8. After one hit,
you will ask the Dealer to come down one unit on both the 6 &
8.
Results: You now have a $2.00 profit and
can no longer get hurt by the Seven. In addition, you now have
$12.00 working for you. After another hit, bring down all
bets and wait for the roller to make his/her point or 7 out, then
start the process over.
On two hits your net profit is: $21.00. Now depending on
how confident you are, you can come down after the first hit profiting
$14.00 or keep betting on the 6 & 8. If you prefer
to keep your bets riding make sure that both the 6 & 8 are
covered.
Behind the Strategy: There are ten combined ways
to make a 6 and 8 and six combined ways for a seven.
STRATEGY #2: " Three Point Molly"
Goal: To have three numbers working for you at all times.
In this strategy you will make a Pass Line bet and two Come bets.
Make a Pass Line bet.
Backup your Pass Line bet with single or double odds.
Make a Come Line bet.
Backup each Come Bets with single or double odds (two Come bets
maximum).
When one of your Come Bets wins, place another Come Bets.
Continue this process until the shooter makes his/her Point or
Seven-Out.
Behind the Theory: Each times you make a Come Bet
you are protecting your Pass Line bets and taking advantage of
a hot roller.
STRATEGY #3: "Anything But Seven"
Goal: To win on any number thrown except a Seven.
Don't place any bets on the Don't Pass or Pass Line, but wait
until a point has been established.
Place two units on 5, 6, & 8.
Place one unit on the Field.
Results: This method is a little riskier than the previous
strategies, since your total monetary risk is: $39.00. Therefore,
it is suggested that you remove all bets after three rolls. Should
the shooter hold the dice for at least three rolls, you will stand
to win anything from $15.00-$27.00(more if the numbers 2 or 12
are rolled).
Behind The Strategy: The average roller rolls the dice
4 to 6 times before rolling a 7.
