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New Stadium Craps Game coming to town

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As the Roll 2 Win tables are being removed, there’s a new stadium craps game coming to town.  Apparently the first is live on the strip at the place that’s darker with red-black interior colors.

From a review I saw, not first hand, there’s an approximately 8ft table, with felt or micro, that you shoot at.  When not shooting, you’re sitting down at your terminal.  When you’re shooting, your terminal is locked and transferred to the terminal at the table where it is fixed in place and you can only shoot from straight out.

The dealer calls the dice, drags them under a light within a circle and confirms the call.  This all takes time per roll, but I’m also worried that a die rolls over on the way to the circle and gets called something it’s not.

I’m looking forward to trying it out, but please pipe in if you get a chance to play it and let everyone know your thoughts.  One other item is that there are other terminals in other stadiums that can play craps, not just the ones around the craps table.  Interesting to be sure!


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Posted by: Dr Crapology on April 14, 2022, 1:32 pm

Totally weird.  Please send a private message concerning this type of craps game.  Rolling from the end of the table on I assume an 8 foot table would have you at about the same distance from the back as rolling from SL1 or SR1 on a regular 12 foot table.  .  Think about it. 

If you are at a regular 12 foot table, the middle of the stickman would be 6 feet from the from both back walls. (see Dr. Crapology is a math wizard)  Allowing about 18 to 20 inches (a little under an additional 2 feet) you would be standing

Posted by: HardNine on April 14, 2022, 1:39 pm

@dr-crapology Yes, Doc, but it is a non-pendulum throw, so something to make sure you have an edge at before trying.  I’ll PM as well.

Hope you and your lovely bride are well.

Posted by: Cotton Lob on April 17, 2022, 2:00 pm

This is at my favorite location in Connecticut. 

Posted by: Finisher on April 17, 2022, 5:57 pm

This game is sure changing .

Posted by: JimmyNeutron on April 17, 2022, 6:11 pm

I played this table, made a point and then quickly sevened out.  The table is sure challenging, shooting from the end. 

Posted by: Dr Crapology on April 17, 2022, 10:44 pm

Throwing from the the is a little different and you would need to practice a little before you next head to a casino to play one of there tables.  Your throw would not be a “side ways” throw like we usually use but one where you use the same grip and finger & thumb placement, but your throw would be a little different.  You would be standing at the end of the table, so you would reach straight out a little toward the far end of the table, bring your hand straight back and keeping the dice level to the table, throwing straight ahead letting the dice roll off of your finger tips so that the dice stay together hit the table 3 to 4 inches from the back wall hitting the back wall softly with as little bounce back as possible.

 Will take some practice to make this adjustment.  But could well be worth the time spent once you get to a casino with this type of table. 

Posted by: Preacher on April 21, 2022, 5:20 am

The obvious benefit to the casino is there is just a stickman. No dealers, no boxman. Cuts the number of employees from 4/table down to 1/table. And it looks like the intent is to have 1 table, with as many “players” as can be fit in the “stadium”.

The downside for the casino is that the “up front and close to the action” excitement endemic to Craps is gone. No player excitement, no interest in the game. It looks sterile.

The upside for the player is you will be able to 5-count to your heart’s content. You could probably skip betting on random layers altogether. And, you will always shoot from the same table position with no chips in the way.

At least it’s only 8′ end to end.

Posted by: Dr Crapology on April 21, 2022, 12:53 pm

The 8 feet from back wall too back wall is about the same distance as the GTC position when you roll from SL1 or SR1 on a 12 foot table.  The important thing to remember you need to practice your throw from the end of the table because you will not be throwing a “side way” shot but one where you will be throwing straight out.  You would use the same grip just a different swing.

Posted by: HardNine on April 21, 2022, 2:31 pm

Posted by: @preacher

The obvious benefit to the casino is there is just a stickman. No dealers, no boxman. Cuts the number of employees from 4/table down to 1/table. And it looks like the intent is to have 1 table, with as many “players” as can be fit in the “stadium”.

The downside for the casino is that the “up front and close to the action” excitement endemic to Craps is gone. No player excitement, no interest in the game. It looks sterile.

The upside for the player is you will be able to 5-count to your heart’s content. You could probably skip betting on random layers altogether. And, you will always shoot from the same table position with no chips in the way.

At least it’s only 8′ end to end.

Great point, Preacher, however I’m now wondering about ratings on these tables.  The RTW were horrible on ratings.

Now a new point comes up and that’s on collusion.  Apparently the MS Gaming commission closed down all RTW tables in the state due to collusion where the single dealer colluded with player(s) to input winning numbers and they split proceeds.  These new tables are going to require better SOP’s to eliminate that risk.  even dragging the dice to a camera gives a change to flip to or off a seven before whatever is happening in that circle of light happens.  Much to happen here for sure.

Posted by: Cotton Lob on April 22, 2022, 2:26 pm

You can stand sideways at the hook to make your shot.

I have also done this on a regular felt tables many times in crowded conditions. Its pretty funny because you have to excuse yourself to the end shooter because you are leaning out in front of his position.

With “Stadium Craps” which has a felt top, you will set your dice off the back wall and swing out away from the wall. We have only played this table a couple of times. I have not figured it out yet. 

Posted by: HardNine on April 25, 2022, 2:10 pm

Posted by: @cotton-lob

You can stand sideways at the hook to make your shot.

I have also done this on a regular felt tables many times in crowded conditions. Its pretty funny because you have to excuse yourself to the end shooter because you are leaning out in front of his position.

With “Stadium Craps” which has a felt top, you will set your dice off the back wall and swing out away from the wall. We have only played this table a couple of times. I have not figured it out yet. 

It’d be from base on the one I saw a picture of as there is a stationery betting station at the hook, but if they let you shoot from next to the dealer which would effectively be base and therefore effectively SL1, then I’m totally in.  Will have to see, but looking forward to trying it.