Before you check out a famous Las Vegas show, or enjoy a meal at a Vegas restaurant, and even before you check out the best nightlife anywhere, you should learn the proper table etiquette for casino craps rules in a Las Vegas casino.
Craps is one of the most exciting games in any Las Vegas casino, but it can also be a little daunting when you’re just starting out. Have no fear!
- The first thing you need to know about craps is that when you’re buying in (exchanging cash for chips), the dealer can’t actually take the money from your hand. You’ll need to put your money on the table (between rolls of the dice, please!) and say, “Change, please.”
- It’s a good idea to make eye contact with a dealer during this process, otherwise your cash on the table might be mistaken for a bet. (Most casinos insist you bet only with chips, but some let you play with cash, usually for just one bet.)
- Once you’re given the chips, make sure to count them. Dealers are usually spot-on in their math, but they’re also human.
- Next, it’s time to dive in. As a beginner, take it slow. Ask questions. Stick to the basics at first. Oh, and make sure everyone at the table knows you’re a first-time shooter when you get your hands on the dice. Craps players love a “virgin.”
Craps Table Etiquette Shouldn't Ruin The Fun
The most important rule of craps? Have a blast. There’s a reason you can always tell where the craps tables are in a casino. That’s because craps players are usually having the most fun.
Bonus trivia: The outside corners of a craps table are called "the hook."
Now that you have the confidence to conduct yourself like a seasoned pro, have a go at a craps table at any of these Caesars properties:
