Winning Craps- How To Play The Best Deal In The Casino
What you'll learn
- Walk into a casino any place in the world and know how to play in such a way as to get a real shot for the money you invest
- Know that playing craps, while fun, is also an investment whereby you can actually earn money if lady luck is smiling
- Understand the underlying pattern of craps play, thus using less brain power to do more
- Learn how to use the statistical odds built into the dice to bet advantageously
- Leave the casino a winner, rather than throw good money after bad
- Understand the layout of the table, which bets are good, and which suck the money right out of your pocket, statistically
- Comprehend the bets and rules that give you the best shot for your money
- Gamble responsibly and understand the pitfalls involved in gambling and avoid them
- See the philosophy underlying gambling, and how it relates to, and can enhance, your life
Requirements
- A pair of dice.
- A crap layout or a computer game, such as Hoyle's Casino is a great practice aid, where you hone your skills before you ever risk real money
Description
Every year, millions of people walk into a casino or play online. Often, no-one has EVER taught them which game to play, how to play it, in order to get the best shot for their investment. Really, that's what your initial bankroll is, an investment, and this course will show you how to make the most of it, and not get taken for a sucker by the casinos.
The game of craps is a useful skill to have as well as a great metaphor for life. The dice roll for a time, and by having skill and knowledge of the game, knowing what bets are good vs. bad, knowing how to manage your money and taking advantage of Lady Luck when she shows, you can have a very fun time and pull something meaningful off the table, in this case, more chips (cash money) than you risked in the first place. The play is always balanced on a knife edge, just like life, and in that moment from the start of the roll to the end, we do our best to pull as much sweetness and meaning off the table that we can.
This course will teach you how to play and understand the underlying pattern of craps. And when a seven is rolled and the game ends, you leave willingly as you will likely, given the mastery of this material and applying it over time, leave with more money than you came with to the table.
Who this course is for:
- This course is suitable for any level of player, from the earliest beginner to seasoned gamblers
Instructor
- 3.9 Instructor Rating
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- 809 Students
- 3 Courses
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Musician:
I began playing piano at the age of 6. As a teenager, I became completely enthralled with boogie woogie, jazz, Scott Joplin, Bach, and Gershwin. In 1989, after college coursework and practicum in music and music theory at Grinnell College and the University Of Washington, Marc Seales, my professor and a noted jazz pianist in his own right recommended I study with his teacher, Jerry Gray, a world renowned player and teacher. Jerry's ability and focus were on connecting my ear to what I played, not what I learned by rote or “lucked in to." This teaching fundamentally changed my understanding of music, and I have been learning and teaching this way ever since.
I had the honor of a lesson on soloing from famed one of the most famous jazz guitarists of all time, Joe Pass, during a visit to Seattle in the mid 1990s.
I have written as a Jazz Critic for Seattle's Earshot Magazine, have completed Centrum's Jazz Port Townsend as an Educator and Vocalist, studying under the likes of such world class luminaries as Rene Marie and Cyrille Aimee. I continue enjoy teaching and performance, while pursuing song writing which I love.
Aerospace Engineering:
As an Aerospace Engineer with the Federal Aviation Administration, I was the sole propulsion specialist charged with maintaining safety of the Boeing 737NG fleet consisting of 3300 aircraft, equaling a total passenger load of approximately 495000 people. If you've ever flown on a 737, I did my best to regulate Boeing and the airlines, in order to keep your plane as safe as possible.
Additionally, I designed and built liquid fuel rocket engines and test stands for the Aerospace Industry to explore the idea of building low cost rocket engines to facilitate civilian access to space. I was offered employment as an astronaut training engineer at NASA, but turned it down to pursue working at more self-directed pursuits.
Composer:
I compose original songs, words and lyrics, on an ongoing basis. Mostly jazz, and have at present written over a dozen original tunes, debuted by world renown jazz singer Rene Marie, on her recent European tour.
Inventor:
I design and build the most powerful water guns in the world, because I am at heart, still a boy.
I am a highly accomplished machinist and can build whatever I can think up.
My other areas of invention include medical design, burner design for glass working and metal melting, toys and games.
Gambler:
I went on my first family vacation to the Dunes Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas at the age of 6. The staff spent a week chasing me out of the casino, which fascinated me. This recurred over the years, always to the Dunes, as my folks were connected with the casino and everything was comped (free) for us. They often made a profit on our vacations. Before I'd go to school in the morning, my mother would pull out a deck of cards, and say "Once through the deck, Blackjack!" I learned my craft from Mike Goodman, a pit boss at the Dunes, who got tired of seeing people get completely taken by the casinos, and taught me the right way to play each game to have the very best shot for my money. I owe Mike a debt of gratitude, as these principals apply not only to casino games, but to all areas of life.
Artist:
I am an accomplished designer and engraver and create my own coins from scratch. This involves cutting dies to stamp them and pressing a blank, usually of pure silver, copper or gold, under tons of pressure to produce an “art" coin.
Credentials:
I hold a Bachelor Of Science, in Mechanical Engineering and Bachelor Of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, in English, from the University of Washington, Seattle. I have studied piano, music theory and jazz for over 45 years. I have also attended Grinnell College, Northwestern University and the School Of The Art Institute, Chicago.