Casino Craps, The Mathematics.

What are the odds? What are the best bets? This is the first in a series, which includes how to play, inside tips, systems, and where to play.

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[plymouthpatriot]

ok if you say there is two ways to roll a 9 with 5 and 4 or 4 and 5....then.....according to this "MAth" There are two ways to roll a 2, each dice switch around. same with 12. If your going to reverse the dice for all the other numbers then you can do it for craps 2 and 12

[jimsmoments]

It doesn't work that way. Imagine the dice are rolling and one lands on any number other than a one, then there is NO possibility to roll a total of two. On the other hand if you want a five, if the first die lands on a one, a two, a three, or a four, you still can make a five when the second die lands. Hope that helps to see how the "math" works out that there really are four ways to make a five or nine.

[BobSTK]

Jim, Just out of curiosity.... below you replied to Hwy418... I don't even know what his remark was but you said " the true odds are 36-1...". Were you talking about rolling a 2 or 12? If so then the chances of rolling either would be 1 in 36 and the odds would be 35 to 1. Or am I missing something? Not trying to be sarcastic... you obviously know your stuff.

[jimsmoments]

@BobSTK Your numbers are correct Bob. My reply was not really about odds, rather about a rude personal rant that was deleted. (Not by me, I only delete spam). BTW, knowledge of true odds, house advantage, etc is not usually something dealers are taught, and it's not necessary for doing the job. Dealers only need to know how to pay the correct amount and many Vegas dealers are also players after work (not at the casino where they work).

[motorcitystevo]

Take $5, say all the hardways heavy on the 10.Then when they hit, parlay the bet. If they hit again you'll win either $80 $100 or $128. 5 dollar risk,what the hell right? If you are successful at this technique,you will have a good chance at becoming a degenerate gambler and drug addict.

[keeneypr]

I always laugh when someone is playing a big bet on the pass line with hardly any or no odds. C'mon people! Odds are the best bet on the table -- no juice for the house at all.

[cruiseon]

this talk is boring,,,,put me to sleep..ZZZZZ

need pictures and diagrams

[MultiBeyzade]

hi all . this is all bullshit listen oke if you wanna win in the rulet you dont need the strategy just follow the colors then guess the which color gotta come then guess the corner oke for example it will come black oke then for example 24 oke then play the neibers but importand how you will play prees to number 50 -50 and press all 26 number ten ten oke plus 360 if you come the 10 you will get 360 but if you come the pressed 50 you will get 1800 oke .. the best strategy this ..

[Rico8458]

listen to the words of a grand master.

[Hwy418]

@jimsmoments My apologies to you sir, that was NOT my comment it was my boneheaded brother surfing on my account. I have removed the rude comment and 'counseled' my brother about respect for elders. I did watch the video though & was intrigued. I teach advanced mathematics & the true statistical probabilities combined with the dynamics of the game truly make it fascinating. Thank you sir for your time & again, for what it's worth, my sincerest apologies to you.

[jimsmoments]

@Hwy418 I don't sell or advocate systems. If you check you'll see I said what the true odds are (36-1) and IF they paid 30 to 1 or 35 to 1 you could calculate the casinos advantage.

If you're a dealer you're aware that in the short term dice DON'T follow the mathematics. The "millions" of rolls comment illustrates that the math sooner or later ALWAYS works out, so be careful of advertised "systems".

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