Craps Tournaments: Winning Tips and Guidance

กุมภาพันธ์ 1st, 2010

Craps tournaments popularity is increasing lately. If you are a novice craps player who is still intimidated by the great selection of bets or you find the fuss around the craps tables too loud, you might not be able to enjoy playing craps tournaments. If you are an enthusiastic craps shooter, taking part in a craps tournament is a great way to enjoy a more intensive craps playing experience, meet other craps fans and, of course, a chance to win bigger cash prizes as well as the desired title.

Many casinos hold different types of craps tournaments to suit the different levels of skills and budgets of the players. Here you can find tips on the different types of casino craps tournaments including tips on how to choose the most suitable and enjoyable craps tournament as possible. In addition, you can find here tips on how to win in craps tournament.

Choosing a Craps Tournament

Cost: The cost of playing in a craps tournament can range from a free entry and a low buy in to an expensive entry fee with a high buy in. The prizes, needless to say, are corresponding; the higher the entry fee the larger the grand prize. The free tournaments are usually held on a weekly basis for promotional purposes while the high stack tourneys are pre scheduled, last for more than one day and their expensive entry fees include a cocktail party, free accommodation and other freebies.

Competition: Evaluating the level of the competition you are going to face in advance can be tough. However, the number of entrants allowed to take part in the tournament can give you a basic indication on the level of the competition.

Rules: Casinos often set different rules in craps tournaments. For example, some casinos require players to place a pass or dont pass bet each play on top of any other bets or limit the proposition bet to 25 dollars.

Winning a Craps Tournament

The main difference between playing a traditional craps game and a craps tournament is that with the latter you suddenly find yourself surrounded by competitors. While in a regular craps game you are used to compete against the house, in a craps tournament you are playing against the other entrants and especially against those who have managed to accumulate the biggest amount of chips. Therefore, playing craps tournaments requires amending of you strategy. Primarily, you can no longer ignore your opponents; you must keep an eye on their moves!

Tips

Always pay attention to your opponent’s chips; bear in mind that they might have been hiding chips to confuse the other players.
Pay attention especially to your closest opponents; watch their moves and conclude your future bets so you will stay far behind.
Start by playing conservatively; place small bets on pass and come bets.
When an opportunity comes up, for example after making two consecutive points change your pattern and make dont pass bet.
If during the final rolls you are still not leading, it is time to play aggressively; place large even bet your entire bankroll on one number and then hope for the best.

Have fun.

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Craps: Books for Beginners and Advanced Players

กุมภาพันธ์ 1st, 2010

Although craps is not a very complicated game, many people find themselves confused by its strange terminology and large numbers of betting options. This article focuses on the most recommended craps books available in the market including beginners books, strategy books for the advanced player and books that introduce the concept of dice control.

1) Craps for the Clueless: A Beginners Guide to Playing and Winning by John Patrick
As its name indicates, it provides basic information on playing craps. The book is written in simple language that makes the terminology easy to understand even if you have never seen a craps table before. In addition to the object of the game, Craps for the Clueless, reveals the winning secrets of professional gamblers.

John Patrick is a professional gambler, an author of many gaming guidebooks and the former host of the TV show “So You Wanna be a Gambler”, which was aired on national cable network for over a decade. According to Patrick, a successful gambling is a result of four essentials, he calls “The Big Four”, which are a proper use of the bankroll, knowledge of the game, money management and discipline.

2) Beat the Craps Out of the Casinos: How to Play Craps and Win by Frank Scoblete
This book supplies useful information for the newbie as well as for the experienced player. The book explains how the game can be beaten including explanations on which bets can lower the house edge and which bets should by avoided by the smart player.

Frank Scoblete is one of the top selling gambling authors in the US and the director of Golden Touch, which offers seminars on craps and blackjack. Other recommended books by Scoblete are “The Captains Craps Revolution”, “Forever Craps” and “Get the Edge at Craps”.

3) Craps: Take the Money and Run by Henry J. Tamburin
Take the Money and Run focuses on how to make fast profits from playing at casinos. In addition to introduction on the mechanics of the game and recommendations on best bets, the book offers the Increased Odds craps betting system and the Take the Money and Run discipline, which both promise to maximize the profits. The book also provides a special chapter on using the pass line bet for maximizing your profits. Take the Money and Run has special chapters on tournaments and new variations.

Dr. Henry J. Tamburin has been playing for over 25 years, and his betting system and discipline are based on his winning experiences.

4) Dice Control for Casino Craps by Yuri Kononenko.
This guide book offers an easy to understand introduction to the concept of dice control from the mathematical and mechanical points of view.

Other recommended books that teach how to gain advantage over the house by using dice control are Frank Scoblete’s “Golden Touch Dice Control Revolution” and “Craps Underground: The Inside Story of How Dice Controllers are Winning Millions from the Casinos”, which offers a fascinating inside look on the game system.

Conclusion:
Unlike poker or blackjack, this game is not very popular, but in that lies the biggest opportunity. The casinos focus on getting a profit from the popular games. Take advantage of this, and make your profit at this game instead.

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Court Jester Party Jokes - He Who Laughs Last

กุมภาพันธ์ 1st, 2010

A party is not a party without a jester in the midst and we all have one of those in the family so what we do now is to approach this person of hidden talent to entertain your guests at what ever the occasion may be or celebration. Feisty characters like the Court Jester from days gone by would entertain in the royal palace grounds or among the people on crowded streets

For any party to be a success there has to be fun and laughter and this can be achieved with the right person taking on the role as a modern day Court Jester at your party. Gags and jokes is the most popular of party pieces that are recited to fill the air with laughter - even game activities will excite all those who participate in the fun. When you have decided on who will entertain your guests then it would be wise to let them perform and steal the show in their own way because these types of people that act in a jesters way will always prove to be funny - no matter what they do.

Clowns are a great way to keep kiddies happy at a party and also at an adults gathering too. Never rule out the famous circus clown for getting laughs. Clowns are noted for fooling around and doing tricks.
A guaranteed way of getting laughs is always at some other persons expense - so unfortunately there has to be a victim so if you are planning to play a prank on someone then be sure will they take it all in good fun - if not avoid that person.

Jokesters who play tricks need to check with the host of the party and gather some information on what they think will go down well with the audience etc.
Fancy dress parties are a definite party success choice - because everyone loves dressing up and you can rest assured that the laughs will be ten a penny when each guest is greeted on arrival dressed as - The Hulk - Adam and Eve or the Court Jester.

If you are not sure what exactly it is you want then go online and surf the net for party ideas. Another way of spicing up the occasion is to have music - the likes of gimmick songs go down really well - where all the guests get a two in one package with this type of entertainment - for example, they get to enjoy themselves on top of reaching vocal heights where they now become the entertainer.

What of the court jester with all his silly antics who never got the chance to perform in front of royalty, well he was left to amuse the people on the street - so why not turn your party into a street celebration. The court jester entertained with song and dance routines while playing a musical instrument - juggling or doing acrobatics. The history of the jester turned minstrel still lives on - in our street buskers.

Remember with careful planning you can throw a party or ball fit for a queen and by getting it right - down to the last detail it is then you know you have succeeded.

He Who Laughs Last - Laughs The Loudest

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