Watching for Cheats at the Casino Craps Table

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Watching for Cheats at the Casino Craps Table
by Mike Harrison, Strategy and Games Columnist
Craps is one of the most fast-paced and exciting games to be had in the casinos. Depending on which night of the week and whether a shooter is hot or cold, the craps area can be engulfed by bettors trying to pounce on a winning streak at a hot table. And just like larger crowds of people tend to bring out more thieves and crooks, craps tables have been known for attracting the same.

Although gamblers who primarily play craps at online casinos need not worry about the following admonition, this is certainly something which brick 'n mortar craps players should always keep in mind.

When you are playing at a crowded craps table, be on the lookout for cheats. Now, this does not mean you need to eye every player every other second, for this would only distract you from the game at hand and become a thorn in your strategy's side (that is, if you are using a playing strategy to begin with, which you should be).

Rather, what this means is you should be aware of your surroundings, which includes the players immediately near you, as well as within arms reach of your chips on the craps table. Cheats have been known to not only try and claim other player's winning bets from the table (which a busy boxman and dealer may not be able to keep up with 100% of the time), they have also been known to lurk nearby and slip an arm in to steal another player's casino rail chips.

Another type of cheating at the craps table, although more unlikely, is when cheats manage to sneak in a pair of weighted dice, which are favored to roll particular numbers. Again, not something you will have to worry about when playing craps in online casinos, but existing as a possibility in land-based establishments.

The bottom line is that you should always keep your eye on the action at the table, including the shooter and other nearby bettors.