Craps Newsletter – September 2005

September 2005

LAST CALL FOR VEGAS HILTON CRAPS TOURNAMENT

This tournament is scheduled from September 6-9. $100,000 in prize money, with a$50,000 First Place Prize. You can enter by pre-qualifying by rolling an 11 on theCome Out roll prior to tournament time or you can enter with a $499 entry fee. CallThe Hilton toll free at 1-800-457-3307 for details and for information on the roomaccommodations that go with the entry fee.

ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?

How much FUN have you been having lately at the Craps Tables? Certainly, when youare putting down good and hard earned money you should, at a minimum, be gettingsome good entertainment value for your buck. When you select your casino of choice,you should not only be looking for a deal on FREE ODDS, but you should also be lookingfor a boxman (woman) and DEALERS who provide a sense of humor and who indicate asincere attitude toward your being successful and WINNING at the table. If you areplaying at a casino with a bunch of STIFF DEALERS be sure to let the floor supervisoror shift manager know how you feel about BAD ATTITUDE.

DO YOUR DEALERS THINK YOU OWE THEM A LIVING?

There is nothing worse than a dealer or dealers who put the Strong Arm on playerswith the expectation of getting tokes (tips). How in the hell is ANY dealer to knowhow much you won or lost on other table games, on the slots or how much you wonor lost the day or night before you stepped up to the Craps Table? Certainly, asa sophisticated and serious player, you want to reward dealers when they providegood and friendly service. But if you get the Strong Arm you should talk to a floorsupervisor or shift manager and let them know what you think about the dealer(s)who were hammering you for tips.

CRAPS QUIZ

Here is the answer to the August 2005 vote/quiz:

A “Hoppin’ Hard 10” is basically the same bet, with the same payoffs as a 12 (Midnight)?

The answer to this question is TRUE. ALL “Hoppin’ Hardways”, 4, 6, 8 and/or 10 paythe SAME as a 12 (Midnight).

It is interesting to note that over 60% of those responding got this answer WRONG.All the more proof that those players who are determined to make STUPID bets inthe Proposition Box just continue to throw their money down a rat hole.

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September 2005 Quiz:

A “CALL BET” can be made on most tables when:

A. Anytime a player calls the wager before the dice land.

B. Only if the dealer calls “BET” after seeing the cheques (chips) or cash).

C. Only if the dealer calls “BET” after seeing that the cheques (chips) or cashHIT THE TABLE before the dice land.

————————————- THE BONE MAN, Site Author, is a Craps Dealeron the World Famous Las Vegas Strip.

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