The Big Enchilada by Skinny
It seems the attraction of the Fire Bet is that you can get a 999 to 1 payoff. So for a “measly” $1 it is possible to walk away with $1,000 in ones pocket. I put measly in quotes because…
How much should I be winning at the tables? by Skinny
I have been giving some thought to this lately because of some of the posts I have read and discussions I have had with different people. I get the impression some folks think they are not winning enough and think…
How to Set the Dice Quickly by Skinny
The first commandment of the 20 commandments of dice control is as follows: 1. Do not take longer than 10 seconds to set the dice, grab, grip, aim and throw the dice. If you take longer than 10 seconds the…
The 20 Commandments of Dice Control
(The following is excerpted from the book "Casino Craps: Shoot to Win!") The 20 Commandments of Dice Control 1. Do not take longer than 10 seconds to set the dice, grab, grip, aim and throw the dice. If you take…
Buying the 5 and 9 by Skinny
HA depends on whether they collect the commission up front or on wins only. It also depends on the rounding they do with the commission. Some casinos will round down the commission. They will allow you to buy the 5/9…
GTC Skills Test by Dice Pilot
I came up with a unique test that can be easily incorporated into everyone’s practice routines. It uses a weighted score to reward GTC results using the hardway set. Dom, Frank, and the first WCC conference group are evaluating this…
The magic of GTC by Timmer
Vegas Trip Report: The GTC Way – Dealer Bets, Tipping And Using The "Magic Words" by Timmer This report may be a little different from what is usually in trip report posts. I want to focus on the positive experiences…
Probability or Odds — Same or Different? by Skinny
OK, let’s get probability and odds squared away first. Essentially they are expressing the same thing but doing them in a slightly different manner. Odds are expressed as a relationship between an event occurring or not and probabilities are expressed…
Iron Cross is a bad bet all the way by Skinny
To Poster: DB+W, an Iron Cross supporter: I understand your point regarding the Iron Cross. I even agree with part of what you are saying about getting paid on more bets during an extended roll as opposed to having neutral…
Two Ways the Casino Beats the Player by Frank Scoblete
Two ways the casino beats the player at craps: 1. True odds and false payouts = player loses in the long run. Bet the 12; true odds 35 to 1; payout 30 to 1. 2. Casino wins more decisions in…