Originally Posted by
baccarat_king
The concepts of "choppy table" or "good rhythm" are basically in your head. This is not a technique, it's just luck. Much like streaks while playing baccarat.
I'm not saying it's necessarily bad to follow such things, but since this is a "beginner" thread, I would hate for someone to think these are "real" concepts.
The house edge, is the house edge, is the house edge.
Another suggestion is to review the
Wizard of Odds page on craps.
With that being said, I think the EASIEST way for a new player to play (and, not be a DON'T PLAYER; which is basically considered *evil* at most tables... and we know, someone new to craps does NOT want to be considered the arse at the table
), is to just place the 6 & 8. Low house edge. Most common numbers to be rolled (after a 7). No worries or thoughts about odds (and no need to have the bankroll for odds). Also, the math is easy. Get paid one or two times, press your bet. Keep pressing periodically, but only after getting paid. Easy way to break into the game, IMHO.
As usual, bubbala, I agree with everything you say. BTW, I gave in and got the CZR CC.
1) There are no streaks, patterns or anything else.
2) Betting the pass line is more fun. You can cheer along with everyone else. The difference in the odds is very tiny. Consider that part of the "fun" quotient.
OP, craps is a really fun game when there are lots of people at the table. You can cheer along with everyone else and all root for the same numbers. Don't let yourself get confused by all the odds bets. In general, the greater the payoff, the bigger the house advantage.
You'll understand all the terminology once you learn the basics.
Mike