Craps is more than just a simple game of chance. These books can help improve technique and enhance the overall experience at the craps table
Key takeaways
- There are proven strategies that can be learned in order to win more often
- Players are able to control the dice
- Like most game, experience and practice are fundamental
A busy craps table can be the most thrilling place in any casino. A roll of the dice and a game of chance, easy, right? For those unfamiliar with the game it can quickly become overwhelming, if not downright confusing.
A busy craps table can be the most thrilling place in any casino. A roll of the dice and a game of chance, easy, right? For those unfamiliar with the game it can quickly become overwhelming, if not downright confusing.
Experienced players may know some of the basics such as bankroll management but there are several strategies that can change the game for the player and maybe make the experience even more enjoyable. Here is a selection of some of the best books available for all experience levels, that will teach you all you need to know about the game of craps.
The dice doctor by Sam Grafstein
Sam Grafstein is a veteran craps player and has written one of the best books for beginners. His decades of knowledge are detailed in a no-nonsense fashion and is considered something of a classic amongst the professional gambling community.
The dice doctor covers it all from locking up wins to controlling and protecting a players finances, techniques such as finding Qualified Shooters and Converted Come Bets, how to make 5 to 10 times more on a hot roll than a weaker bettor starting with the same bets, as well as offering over 20 different winning strategies to be used to win more often.
Winning Casino Craps by Edwin Silberstang
One of the best-selling dice books ever and long considered to be one of the best craps books ever written, Edwin Silberstang’s Winning Casino Craps is a must-read for beginners and experienced players alike.
Upon its original release, the book outlined strategies that had never before been published, now on its third edition the book has been updated to cover both changes in the way the game is played and the way that casinos treat their players. This entertaining and informative guide includes instructions for playing craps, examples from actual games complete with illustrations, explanations of basic betting combinations, dos and don’ts for making bets and how to apply aggressive winning strategies.
As the author himself states, “By the time you finish reading, you’re going to know as much about craps as anyone who is involved with the game”.
I Am a Dice Controller by Frank Scoblete
I Am a Dice Controller is one of several books written about craps by Frank Scoblete. The reason that this one in particular makes the list is that it discusses the often controversial topic of dice control technique: sets, stance, grip, throw, arc, backspin, landing, proper betting, and the 5-Count.
Not only does Scoblete offer players a guide on how they can control the outcome of their throws, but he also opens up about his differing experiences throughout his 25 years of playing alongside some of the game’s greatest dice controllers. Meet the crooks, the cheats, the scoundrels, and the screw-ups of the dice-control world.
Wong on Dice by Stanford Wong
Rounding out the list we have Stanford Wong, whose book discusses the application of mathematical techniques and logical thinking in order to gain an advantage over casinos.
Wong covers various topics such as setting and tossing the dice, how a player should use their practice time efficiently and optimal betting strategies. Readers will also be taught the concept of house edge and how to shift it to their favor.
