What is Online Craps

Since its beginnings hundreds of years ago, craps continues to offer non-stop action with enticing table bets, odds and high rewards. it's a thrilling betting game that has captured the public's attention and is portrayed in countless Hollywood films as the game of choice, whether you're the low flying or high-rolling type. Roll the magic dice and experience the exhilaration of winning!

History

The origins of craps is rather ambiguous, some believe that it descended from an earlier game known as Hazard that dates to the Middle Ages. Hazard was allegedly invented during the crusades by Sir William of Tyre and his knights, who played it during the siege of Hazarth castle in 1125 AD. The name Hazard is therefore a variation of the castle's name. However, other sources claim that Hazarth comes from the Arabic word 'azzah' which literally means the dice - implying that the game is Arabic in origin.

Evidence also suggests that a form of craps was played by soldiers during the Holy Roman Empire. As entertainment, shaved pig's knuckles were shaped into cubes and tossed onto inverted shields, hence, the term "to roll the bones".

Whoever invented it, Hazard became hugely popular among the English nobility in the 17th century. Some claim that the French introduced the game to America, while others are convinced that it accompanied the earliest British settlers, who were more likely to have played with dice.

Craps was played on the riverboats of the Mississippi River and soon spread across the rest of the country. During this time, John H Winn, a dice maker, added a new dimension to the game, whereby a player could either bet with, or against the Shooter. Winn's enhancement of the game became the signature favourite, which is played in casinos today.

Craps Lingo

Craps has gone beyond basic vocabulary creating a complete language all its own. we'll cover a mix of both popular and bizarre words so you don't get lost in translation.

• Box Cars: This is when two 6s are rolled.
• Big Red: Betting on any seven.
• Come-out Roll: The first roll of the dice in a betting round and it determines the Point for Pass and don't Pass Line bets.
• Craps Out: This is when the Shooter rolls a two, three or twelve on the Come-out roll.
• Cross Eyes: This is when a total of 3 is thrown.
• Establish a Point: This is when you roll a Point on the Come-out roll.
• Lay Bet: Betting that a Point number will not be rolled before a 7.
• Midnight: One-roll bet on 12
• Natural: If you throw a 7 or 11.
• Shooter: The player who rolls the dice.
• Snake Eyes: When you roll a two it resembles eyes, snake refers to a bad omen for the Shooter.
• Whirl bet: Betting on 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12 with the same amount.

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