Monday, 14 January 2008
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The Point Phase
Casino the game of fortune depends mostly on numbers sometimes it can be in your favor or sometimes it won’t be in your favor it depends on how lucky you are on a given day. Point phase is very crucial in the game of casino so have a look on it
When any number other than a natural or craps is rolled on the come- out, that number becomes the point. The point number may be a 4,5, 6, 8,9, or 10. When one of these numbers is rolled on the come-out, the line bettors neither win nor lose; their bets are unresolved and remain in place on the layout.
For a pass-line bettor to win during the point phase, the established point number has to appear a second time before a 7 is rolled. Thus, it may take only one or two rolls, or it may take many, many rolls to resolve the line bets by repeating the point or tossing a 7. During this time, any other numbers that appear have no effect on the status of the line wagers. If a 7 appears before the point is repeated, the pass-line bettors lose. If the point is thrown before a 7 appears, the pass-line bettors win.
For example, if the first roll is a 3, the pass-line bettors lose, but the shooter retains the dice and throws another come-out. If the second come-out is a 6 that becomes the point. Should the third roll be another 3, the only winners would be a field bet or a bet on 3 (which will be explained later), but the 3 has no effect on the pass-line wagers. A fourth roll of 6 makes the point and the pass-line bettors win.
After winning the first point, the same shooter now rolls a 9 for a new come-out point. Then, after rolling a 2 and a 10, neither of which affect the line bets, the shooter rolls a 7. The pass-line bettors lose and the shooter loses possession of the dice.
PLAYING IN THE CASINO
SELECTING A TABLE
Just as with any other casino game, it is important that you select a table with reasonable care. Stepping up to a table and throwing out your money without first checking the limits and playing conditions may seem like a cool move, but it could prove expensive.
Table limits: Except for downtown Las Vegas where some casinos will still take a $1 bet, craps tables usually have a minimum limit of at least $5. Know ahead of time how much you intend to wager and find a table with appropriate limits. If you can’t find a table with a low enough limit to fit your playing budget, go to another casino. Playing at a limit higher than you intended can be financially disastrous.
Table ambience: Before putting your chips or money down at any craps table, stand back and watch the action for a few minutes. The table should feel comfortable to you and not so crowded that you would have to squeeze into a small space. Unless you are only there to watch, avoid a table populated with overbearing and obnoxious characters.
OBTAINING CHIPS
Although you can place a bet with cash, the casino prefers the use of chips. To get chips, put your money on the table in front of a dealer and tell him what denominations you want. Don’t drop a $100 bill on the table and ask for $50 in chips and $50 change. A casino craps table does not deal in cash—all cash is shoved into a slot in front of the box man and drops into a strongbox that is mounted under the table. If you have a $100 bill and want only $50 in chips, go to the cashier’s cage where they will accommodate you.
If you need to change the denomination of the chips you already have, put them near the dealer and ask for a color change. You should never hand money or chips directly to a dealer, and he will never hand chips directly to you. By first placing the money or chips on the table, the surveillance camera can properly monitor the transaction. Be careful, however, not to toss your chips onto the table, getting them mixed-in with the chips already there.
The craps table has grooves on the top rail where you can store your chips. It is your responsibility to protect your own chips. Just as there are occasional pickpockets, there are people around who watch for inattentive players and will swipe unmonitored chips. Be sure to guard your chips just as if they were real money, which they are. When you are finished playing, you can convert your chips back to currency at the cashier’s cage.
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