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Setting The Dice25 December 2000
The Crapshooter © 2000 by Larry Edell If you have ever experimented with dice setting, you've probably discovered that many casinos frown on this procedure. In fact some resorts will prevent you from setting the dice, as they have regulations on actually how the dice should be tossed. The dealers must adhere to these "laws" so you should not blame them - they are just doing their jobs. However if you still want to set the dice there is a way to do so - even if they don't let you do it! Before you learn how, let's look at seven regulations that many casinos have regarding the Crapshooter's handling of the dice.
It is this last regulation that bothers dealers. Many people take their time and set the dice for the number they want to see rolled, and this does take some time. The dealers will then tell you, in no uncertain terms, "Come on shooter, toss the dice!" If you persist in "holding up the game," a dealer can legally take the dice away from you and pass them to the next shooter. This isn't done too often, as it tends to make the other players mad, but it can happen. If a dealer on your table frowns on dice setting, there are only two things you can do if you want to continue to set the dice. The first is to practice at home so you can set the dice in less than two seconds. This is easier to do than it seems. If, for example you like to set them with the sixes up and get a pair with two ones, you can just flip them over, as opposing sides always add up to seven. If the dice show a four and a five, the opposing sides are a three and a two. So, when you set the dice, now you are looking for two numbers instead of one. If you set the dice for two three's facing up, you are looking for either a three or a four on both dice. If you set the dice for two fives, you are looking for either a five or a two. If this is too much trouble, there is a much quicker way to set them. Just ask the dealer to do it for you! That's right, ask the dealer to return the dice to you with the sixes (or fives or threes or fours) facing up. They can hardly complain about slowing the game down if they are the ones doing the setting! This method works at most casinos, and the dealers will be more than happy to do this, especially if you tip them! So the next time you want to set the dice, get the dealers to help you. This not only speeds up the game, but also allows you to use pre-sets to increase your profits as well! And, as always, good luck at the tables! For more information about craps, we recommend: How To Make Your Living Playing Craps by Larry EdellTina Trapp's Guide to Craps by Tina Trapp Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos: How to Play Craps and Win! by Frank Scoblete Forever Craps by Frank Scoblete The Captain's Craps Revolution! by Frank Scoblete Sharpshooter Craps Audio Cassette Tape (60 minutes) with Frank Scoblete Winning Strategies at Craps! Video tape hosted by Academy Award Winner James Coburn, Written by Frank Scoblete This article is provided by the Frank Scoblete Network. Melissa A. Kaplan is the network's managing editor. If you would like to use this article on your website, please contact Casino City Press, the exclusive web syndication outlet for the Frank Scoblete Network. To contact Frank, please e-mail him at fscobe@optonline.net. Recent Articles
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