Welcome to Craps Online!

Where craps was once considered a game for high-rollers, it is now available for all to enjoy thanks to the proliferation of online casinos and home computers.

Online craps games capture all the thrills and excitement of those you find in land-based casinos, but without the need to spend precious cash on travel. Modern technology allows fans of the game to play from the comfort of home and enjoy fast-paced action with graphics so real you may think you’re actually in Vegas.

But while playing craps online is both fun and relaxing, don’t be fooled into thinking that it isn’t also a serious, strategic game. Some argue it is a game of luck—we tend to disagree—but what’s for certain is that there exist definite rules and betting tactics that demand players establish their own approach if they hope to win.

Here is where Gambling City can help. Our How to Play Craps Online Guide answers the very basic question; “How do you play craps online?”, and provides players the information they need to make intelligent choices on subjects as diverse as where to find real money and free craps games and how much to wager when.

Our odds and payouts pages provide valuable stats on the likelihood that your bet will come up on any give roll, and our tips and strategy pages outline the game’s absolute do’s and don’ts. To be the knowing-est player at the table, read our craps history article.

If it’s craps, it’s here!

Forget the casino fantasy perpetuated by Hollywood films like Ocean’s Eleven and Casino Royale. While it may be alluring to think that playing craps, and any of the popular casino games for that matter, yields better odds for high-rollers in suit and tie, the truth is that those who win at craps are those who develop their knowledge, prowess and strategy. Of course, if you want to wear a tuxedo and drink a martini while you play, be our guest.

Craps Rules—“How do you play craps online?”

The basic structure of online craps is simple: Place a bet, roll the dice, see if you’re number comes up. It’s the betting field that’s complicated, and looking at the array of numbers, symbols and betting “lines” on the table can be more than overwhelming to both new and seasoned players. For the best answer to the question, “How do you play craps online?” check out our craps rules page.

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Craps Strategy—How to Win at Craps

Online craps games are simultaneously simple and complicated. The wagers you choose determine whether you win or lose overall. Identifying the basic wagering options before placing a bet will enable you to increase your payoffs. This, along with playing smart and managing your bankroll, are among the many important craps strategies discussed in our How to Win at Craps Guide.

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Free Craps—Practice Playing and Winning at Craps Risk-free

Winning at craps takes practice. Free craps games are available at most reputable online casinos and are useful in acclimating new players to the game’s rules, as well as helping more experienced players advance their skill level. Gambling City’s free craps games allow players to develop winning at craps strategies without breaking their bankroll.

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Craps Odds-- Playing the Odds in Online Craps

The Gambling City Craps odds pages give probabilities for every potential outcome of each roll of the dice and provide explanations of what all the numbers, percentages and statistics mean. Players hoping to dominate the Craps table should be familiar with the 36 possible results of each roll before placing any cash on the table.

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Craps Tips—Craps Secrets & Insider Tricks

Though Craps is primarily a game of chance, there are a few craps secrets when it comes to placing smart bets and avoiding those which increase the house edge and have a low probability of being rolled. Gambling City explains field bets, prop bets and “hard” and “easy” numbers and explains why and how to use these wagers wisely. Get the craps secrets you need to succeed.

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Craps History—Game Origins and Development

Craps history is longer and more curious than most of its casino game counterparts. Competing theories of its origins range from its having roots in the Middle Ages to being a Roman invention wherein Roman Legions made “dice” from pig’s knuckles. Thank goodness for plastic! For the full, sordid story on how this popular game landed in casinos and online, read our history of the game article.

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Craps Glossary—Terms and Definitions

Craps may look simple, but there is much more to this dice game than meets the eye. Players unfamiliar with betting types, game flow and odds may find it intimidating, if not impossible, to keep up with game action their first time at the table. To remedy this, Gambling City has compiled a list of need-to-know terms that will make your first craps experience a smooth, and we hope, winning one.

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