Craps:
Books for Beginners and Advanced Players
Although
craps is not a very complicated game, many people find
themselves confused by its strange terminology and large numbers
of betting options. This article focuses on the most recommended
craps books available in the market including beginners books,
strategy books for the advanced player and books that introduce
the concept of dice control.
1) Craps for the Clueless: A Beginners Guide to Playing and
Winning by John Patrick
As its name indicates, it provides basic information on playing
craps. The book is written in simple language that makes the
terminology easy to understand even if you have never seen a
craps table before. In addition to the object of the game, Craps
for the Clueless, reveals the winning secrets of professional
gamblers.
John Patrick is a professional gambler, an author of many gaming
guidebooks and the former host of the TV show "So You Wanna be a
Gambler", which was aired on national cable network for over a
decade. According to Patrick, a successful gambling is a result
of four essentials, he calls "The Big Four", which are a proper
use of the bankroll, knowledge of the game, money management and
discipline.
2) Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos: How to Play Craps and
Win
by Frank Scoblete
This book supplies useful information for the newbie as well as
for the experienced player. The book explains how the game can
be beaten including explanations on which bets can lower the
house edge and which bets should by avoided by the smart player.
Frank Scoblete is one of the top selling gambling authors in the
US and the director of Golden Touch, which offers seminars on
craps and blackjack. Other recommended books by Scoblete are
"The Captains Craps Revolution", "Forever Craps" and "Get the
Edge at Craps".
3) Craps: Take the Money and Run by Henry J. Tamburin
Take the Money and Run focuses on how to make
fast profits from playing at casinos. In addition to
introduction on the mechanics of the game and recommendations on
best bets, the book offers the Increased Odds craps betting
system and the Take the Money and Run discipline, which both
promise to maximize the profits. The book also provides a
special chapter on using the pass line bet for maximizing your
profits. Take the Money and Run has special chapters on
tournaments and new variations.
Dr. Henry J. Tamburin has been playing for over 25 years, and
his betting system and discipline are based on his winning
experiences.
4) Dice Control for Casino Craps by Yuri Kononenko.
This guide book offers an easy to understand introduction to the
concept of dice control from the mathematical and mechanical
points of view.
Other recommended books that teach how to gain advantage over
the house by using dice control are Frank Scoblete's "Golden
Touch Dice Control Revolution" and "Craps Underground: The
Inside Story of How Dice Controllers are Winning Millions from
the Casinos", which offers a fascinating inside look on the game
system.
Conclusion:
Unlike poker or blackjack, this game is not very popular, but in
that lies the biggest opportunity. The casinos focus on getting
a profit from the popular games. Take advantage of this, and
make your profit at this game instead.
