An Open Letter

To All Those Who Are Interested In Playing Craps:

You may already know the basics of casino craps—how the game goes, what are the possible bets, and what the odds are. But our dear patron, these are not enough for you to get ahead of yourself in our craps table. There are other things that you have to be familiar with before actually angling to be a shooter or betting on boxcars. Even though our friendly base dealers are always ready to offer their assistance, it would be best on both our parts if you do your assignment. We encourage you to read this letter carefully and bear in mind our simple dos and don’ts in playing craps.

First, do not use two hands when handling the dice. We know God created us with two hands for a number of reasons but this is not one of them. Do not even dare to pass the pair of dice from the left hand to the right before rolling them. If, by unusual circumstances, you really really have to change hands, set the pair of dice on the table first, free your hands, and then take the dice with the other hand. We do not want to accuse you of cheating so this is the best alternative we come up with. In this manner, your chances of switching dice is slim to none.

Second, when you throw the dice, throw it wholeheartedly so that you will be able to hit the farthest wall at the opposite end of the craps table. Simply sliding the dice across the table may work for Snakes and Ladders but casino craps is a different story. The pair of dice must hit the wall to minimize the so-called technique of dice setting or dice control. On the other hand, do not throw the dice so high. This is not the Olympics for discus throw.

Third, please throw the dice on the table. You won’t believe the number of shooters who roll the dice to the boxman’s bank or the base dealers’ money stack. Once the pair of dice roll off the craps table, we are sorry but it will be treated as a “no roll” and Mr. Boxman will have to double check the dice before it can be used again in the game.

Fourth, if you are angry at a fellow player or if one of the base dealers is not to your liking, control your temper and don’t throw the dice at them. That is not good sportsmanship and if one or both dice hit a person first before it rolled back to the table, it will be considered as a “no roll”. If it is inevitable, the roll can be counted provided that the person hit did not hold up the dice.

Fifth, we want our crew to be sociable but not so much that they lose their professional face. That is why we prohibit them to touch the players. On your part, please do not tempt them to do so. To avoid any contact, place the money on the layout so that the dealers can get them without touching you. They will provide you with the chips in the same manner.

Sixth, when you place your bets, do not even think about tossing the chips. It can be combined with other chips, it may be thrown out of the dealer’s reach, and it is plain rude.

Seventh, if you are hungry or thirsty, we are not that heartless. You can indulge with a little finger food and some drinks. Just do not place them farther than the chip rail. The casino craps table is there for a purpose which is not, in any way, related to holding food or other stuff.

These are the seven simple rules to remember when you are playing craps. If you think they are not necessary and you can get away with breaking them, think again. Like any other games in our casino, we have the authority to refrain you from our craps table should there be a valid reason. The rules are not that difficult or complicated and we are most definitely not stepping on any principles. We guarantee you; nobody has been harmed upon observing our protocol.

We will be looking forward to your participation in our casino craps.

Thank you,

The Management

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