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The Everything Craps Strategy Book

by Larry Edell

Larry Edell's Everything Craps Strategy Book is full of information for the aspiring craps player or for someone who wants to hone their craps skills. The book includes basic odds and theory overview, don't pass and don't come strategies, a discussion of betting systems, prop bet systems, and much more. Also included are sections on dice control techniques, craps tournaments, and an in-depth look at how to get complimentaries while playing craps.

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Sic Bo is a Chinese word for “dice pair”. The game itself originates in ancient China. In spite of the name, three dice are used in the game. The idea of the game is simple – you make a bet on a certain kind of a dice roll result. Then the dice are rolled. If the result you bet on does appear, you win; if it does not, you lose your bet. You can play this fast-paced Asian dice game at Casino Tropez.

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The Secrets of Sic Bo

by Larry Edell

Sic-Bo uses three dice, although the term "sic-bo" actually means "dice pair." A lavishly lit Sic-Bo table can be found in most casinos that have Asian Game rooms. There are manyLarry Edell has been the editor of 'The Crapshooter Newsletter' since 1994. He has published nine books and over two hundred different articles in magazines such as 'Casino Player', 'Gaming Today', 'Mid West Players 'and 'Gambling Times'. Larry's website is www.thecrapshooter.com <a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.readybetgo.com/phpadsnew/adclick.php?n=abcc77e6' target='_BLANK'><img src='http://www.readybetgo.com/phpadsnew/adview.php?n=abcc77e6' border='0' alt='Advertisement'></a> bets, all of which are explained on the gaming table. Each number from four to seventeen is a point and after all the bets are made, the dealer "shakes" the dice container. No one in this game actually touches the dice themselves, and each game begins on a new "shake," after all the bets are placed.

In Sic-Bo you have 14 point numbers (4 to 17). Besides betting on the 3 dice totals that form the points you can also bet the following -

THREE OF A KIND - (like 6, 6, 6) (must specify which number)
TWO OF A KIND - (like 6, 6) (must specify numbers)
DUO - Two different numbers (like 4, 5) (must specify numbers)
ANY THREE - (like 5, 5, 5) (will win on any three of a kind)
SMALL - The sum is ten or less (excludes any 3 of a kind)
BIG - The sum is 11 or more (excludes any 3 of a kind)
ONE - Any specified number that appears on 1, 2, or 3 dice

These seven basic bets plus the 17 point numbers and more are all graphically illustrated on the beautifully lit Sic Bo table. When a decision is reached, the dealer lights up the winning combinations, removes the losing chips and pays the winners at the house odds.

Unfortunately the house odds are not standardized and may be slightly different from casino to casino.

The two bets with the lowest casino advantage are the "Big" bet and the "Small" Bet. These both provide a 2.7% house edge, which is the best you'll get in Sic-Bo.

Sic Bo is a fast-moving, exciting game, but it is usually called in Chinese. Also you must exchange your chips or money for Sic Bo chips, which are similar to roulette chips. The table minimums and maximums are posted. Most people play flat bet systems on the Big and Small numbers. An easy system is to increase your bet by one unit when you win and decrease your bet by one unit when you lose.

Although the odds are better in craps, Sic-Bo is a lot of fun to play - if you can find it!