Dice / Craps at Montecasino

Montecasino offers free Dice Training to anyone interested in learning the game on the following days:

Saturdays- 12:00am - 14:00pm
Sundays - 11:00am - 14:00pm

To give you a head start before you go, here are some rules and regulations to help you understand the game.

Craps is an exciting, fast-paced, action-packed and decidedly social game using a pair of dice. Montecasino has one Craps or Dice table, which is open daily between 2pm and 6am. The minimum bet is R20 and the maximum bet is R3000.

Dice players take turns rolling a pair of dice while betting on individual numbers and centre action. The shooter and other players bet on the outcome of a round of dice rolls.

A round consists of one roll or a series of rolls. The object of this popular dice game is simple, and the game play itself is exciting, fast and very loud, giving you the best gaming experience ever.

The Montecasino dealers are knowledgeable and friendly, and are available to explain the finer points of the game to you.

Objective of the game

The object of the game is to bet with or against the shooter - the player rolling the dice. Players usually bet with the player. Remember, craps is a social game. If you want the other players to welcome you, bet with the shooter:

• If the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the first roll, known as the come out roll, you win.
• If the shooter rolls a 2, 3 or 12 (known as craps) on the come out roll, you lose.
• If the come out roll produces anything else - a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 the number becomes the point. If the shooter rolls the point before rolling a 7, you win. If he or she rolls a 7 before rolling the point, you lose.

The object of the game is to bet with or against the shooter. Players usually bet with the player. Remember, craps is a social game. If you want the other players to welcome you, bet with the shooter.

Craps / Dice overview

1. The stickman gives a new shooter five dice, and the shooter picks two lucky ones.

2. Players place their initial bets: Pass or Don't Pass bets. Then the shooter rolls the dice to get the game started.

3. If the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 (natural) or 2, 3 or 12 (craps), the dealers settle the bets, the players make their bets for a new round, and current shooter prepares to roll another round.

4. If the shooter rolls anything other than a natural or a crap, a point is established and the dealer marks the number with a puck marked "On".

5. Players may place additional optional bets.

6. The shooter continues throwing the dice until rolling the point or a 7.

7. The dealers settle the bets.

8. The dice pass to the next player only after the shooter loses, or "sevens out".

The craps table can accommodate 16 players, who each get a change at "shooting" the dice. It is not compulsory to roll the dice. If you don't feel like rolling, just pass the dice to the next player.

Etiquette on the Dice Table

Dice players can be superstitious; here are a few pointers to help you on your first visit.

• Never mention the word Seven. Rather refer to it as " The Big Red" or "The Dark Side".
• Try not to change cash when the puck is "ON" It's believed to bring bad luck in the form of a Seven.
• Keep your hands out of the Bowl at all times.
• Please do not lean on the table/Bowl.
• You must bet on the previous round if you want to be the next shooter.
• The player must handle the dice with one hand only when rolling and the dice must hit the walls on the opposite end of the table.
• Dice always moves in a clockwise direction around the table.

Terminology on the Dice Table

The Stickman - uses a long, stick to collect the dice and pass them to the shooter. The Stickman also calls the winning numbers. He gives the game "life", making it a very exciting game to watch and play.

The Boxman - is stationed directly across from the Stickman. The Boxman supervises the game and is in control of the table.

The Dealers - There are two dealers - one on each side of the Boxman. The dealers collect losing bets, pays winning bets and makes change for players.

The Shooter - This is the player rolling the dice.

Place Bets - Individual numbers you can bet on. You may place a bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10. You are betting that the shooter will roll your number before rolling a 7.

Lay Bet - You are betting that the shooter will throw a 7 before throwing your selected number. A small vig/tax will be charged.

Field Bets - The field bet is a one-roll, self service bet. The field numbers are 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12.

Centre Action Bets - "Crap numbers" (2, 3,12) and "Yo" (11) bet as a one roll bet, paying excellent odds.

Hard Ways - Hardway bets include: Hard 4, Hard 6, Hard 8 and Hard 10. These are all the doubles that you roll. For example: 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, 5+5.