Craps - Etiquette - Commonly observed etiquette

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Commonly observed etiquette

  • When offered the dice to shoot, a player may pass the dice to the next player without fear of offending anyone; however, keep in mind that at least one player must always be a "shooter" betting on either the pass line or don't pass line for the game to continue.
  • When tipping, the most common way is simply to toss chips onto the table and say "For the house," "For the dealers," or "For the boys" (the latter is considered acceptable even though dealers often are women). Another method is to place a bet next to your bet and call out "dealers." A "two-way" bet is one that is part for the player and part for the dealers. Usually, the dealers' bet is smaller than the player's bet, but it is appreciated. The part of the bet for the dealer is called a "toke" bet; this is from the $1 slot machine coins or tokens that are sometimes used to place bets for the dealers in a casino. Most casinos require the dealers to pick up their winning bets, including the original tip, rather than "let it ride" as the player may choose to do.
  • After the come-out roll, it is considered bad luck to say the word "seven". A common "nickname" for this number is "Big Red".
  • It is considered bad luck to change dice in the middle of a roll.
  • Center bets are made by tossing chips to the center of the table and calling out the intended bet; the stickman will then place the chips correctly for the player.
  • It is considered rude to "late bet," or make wagers while the dice are no longer in the middle of the table. While entirely permissible, excessive late betting will generally garner a warning.
  • Food, drinks, and other items should remain off the chip rail.
  • Players feel it is bad luck for the shooter to leave the table after a successful come-out roll.
  • While it is mathematically a slightly better bet, "wrong bettors" (people who bet "don't pass") are considered to bring bad luck to the table.
  • When the shooter is ready to roll, players should remove their hands from the table area in order to avoid interfering with the dice. The stickman will often say "hands high, let 'em fly" or "dice are out, hands high".
  • When making bets in the field or on the Big 6 or Big 8, it is the player's responsibility to track his or her bet. Place bets and Come Line bets will be tracked by the dealer, who will pay you directly. Hardway and other proposition bets are tracked by the stickman and will be paid by the dealer to you directly based on instructions from the stickman.

 

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