This story was sent to us by a player who goes by the signature "Little Joe". Little Joe in Craps is slang for a pair of two's, and it's fair to say this Joe knows his Crap(s)...
Anyone who has ever spent some time around a craps table in a land casino will tell you that it can be a pretty unforgettable experience. A lot of noise, a lot of pressure, and nothing quite beat the excitement of a shooter going on a roll and making a number of straight passes.
When this happens, not only does the shooter see their chip count rise dramatically, but also everyone else around the table who is clutching onto the shooter's coattails. You would think that everyone around the table would be happy, but that is not always the case, as there are always a large number of gamblers who will bet for the house and hope that the shooter's run of luck will end and they will get paid out on their bets.
That's why it's understandable why the atmosphere around a craps table is usually always quite hot, especially as the croupiers wind up both sides of the table, and as the shooter's run continues, they speed up the betting and increase the pressure. By now, you may have guessed why you always find me at the Craps table...
Casino fans either love or hate this atmosphere that makes craps so unique, and that is why many gamblers, me included, were happy to see Craps at online casinos. When online casinos first became 'a thing', some operators quickly realized they had to offer Craps games. Others were a bit late but since then, every online casino has Craps, and it has become one of the most popular games online.
Certainly more tranquil than the land casino version, it still offers all the betting possibilities. With the pressure taken out of the game entirely, players can take all the time that they need to place their bets and alter them as the point is played out and the percentages begin to waver in favor of the house.
That’s probably the best part of playing craps online from home – you can control your atmosphere, your playing, and your scheduling for wagering and throwing off the dice. You don’t have a pit boss pushing, which can lead to unnecessary haste and ultimate mistakes. By taking control of your online game, you can look for the advantages of the lowest house edge, and you can ease into the game at your speed.
The nightmare of trying to place a bet is a thing of the past, you can even place all of your bets automatically and sit back and watch the action unfold, till the shooter makes the point or throws the dreaded seven, and the whole sequence starts anew.
Online craps players soon get used to the powerful software and true-to-life graphics that online casinos have become known for, and with new gaming technology constantly being introduced, the fond memories of being pushed and shoved around a craps table are slowly starting to fade. Instead, they are being replaced by the civilized thrill and spills of playing craps online, when you want and often where you want, thanks to the development of WiFi technology and smartphones. Instead of going to a casino to play craps, you can take it with you where ever you go, and believe me, it's just as fun online as on the casino floor!
Written and submitted by Little Joe