Understand How to Gamble on Craps – Pointers and Strategies
If the payoff for a Do not Pass Odds wager is the same as the amt. of the Flat wager, then the Odds wager is bridged. The part of your Odds wager that’s the same as the Flat wager is placed exactly next to the Flat bet. Then, the rest of the Odds bet is put on top "bridging" them. For instance, suppose you put a $5 Do not Pass wager and the hurler tosses a point of eight. Knowing the true odds for the eight are 6:5 (for example., 6 ways to make a seven, and 5 ways to make an eight), you then put six dollars in Odds with the expectation of winning 5 dollars. In this example, if you win the $6 Odds wager, you earn 5 dollars, which clearly equals the amt. you earn with your 5 dollar Flat wager. Therefore, since your Flat bet and Odds bet capture the same amount ($5 each), you bridge your $6 Odds wager by putting a $5 chip directly next to your five dollar Flat bet, and then placing the $1 chip so it bridges the 2 five dollar chips.
If the payout for a Do not Pass Odds bet doesn’t equal the amount of the Flat wager, then the Odds wager is heeled. This means you lay the first chip of your Odds bet chip stack exactly beside to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining Odds wager chips on that single chip but to the side and angled on that first chip (your Odds bet chip stack is crooked because it is angled on the first chip).
Flustered? That is ok, don’t get nervous. The dealer is always ready to help if you don’t remember. After a couple of instances, it all makes sense. It won’t take too long before you are an expert. If you are not sure what to do the initial instance you try it, basically say to the croupier, "I want to lay some Odds but I do not comprehend if it really should be bridged or heeled." The dealer asks, "How much do you wish to lay?" Let’s say you indicate, "15 dollars to win ten." The dealer will request that you place your chips on the craps table (croupiers are not allowed to take anything, in particular chips, right from a player), and then the croupier properly heels or bridges them based on the amt. of your Flat wager. You’ll quickly get the feel of it. Just do not be scared to ask the dealer questions. His job is not only to deal, but also to be accommodating and help the players.
