Readers Write

Dear Frank,

I'm reading your excellent book Beat The Craps Out Of The Casino, which I ordered from Amazon.com last week, and I have two important questions regarding the Captain's 5-Count:

1. You write, "On the fifth roll, which from now on we'll call the '5-Count,' the shooter must again roll a point number 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 for the count to be completed." Does this mean that if the fifth roll isn't a point number, I must begin the count over again? Or do I simply keep holding at "4-count" if the shooter throws 2, 3, 11 or 12 on the fifth (or subsequent) rolls?

In other words, if I'm at 4-count and the shooter throws a 12 on the fifth roll, then a point number on the sixth roll, have I achieved the 5-Count?

2. If I reach the 5-Count at the same time a shooter makes his point, and on his next come-out roll he throws 7, what do I do? You write that when a shooter "sevens out the count is terminated." But if a shooter rolls seven on the come-out roll, he hasn't "sevened out"; he's still the shooter. I have a good idea what you might answer, but I want to be certain. I can't wait to begin trying this system on my computer craps game (and of course, actual casino play), but I want to make sure I'm playing the Captain's way!

I would be so grateful if you could respond.

Sincerely,
Charles

P.S. I also purchased Walter Thomason's new book on blackjack from Amamzon.com, but I wanted to read about the Captain first! I also enjoy your articles in Casino Player magazine; in fact, I named you my favorite "gaming personality" in their "Best of Gaming" survey.