Beginner’s Guide to Mobile Craps

What Is Mobile Craps?

At its core, mobile craps is the same dice game that has been thrilling casino players for over a century. The difference is that it’s adapted for your smartphone or tablet.

Formats Available

·     RNG Craps: A digital version where the dice rolls are generated by certified random number software. It’s fast, fair, and perfect for practising.

·     Live Dealer Craps: Introduced by Evolution Gaming, this streams a real dealer rolling real dice from a studio.You get the authenticity of Vegas, combined with the convenience of mobile play.

·     Simplified Craps: A streamlined version with fewer betting options, designed to be less intimidating for beginners.

Mobile Optimisation

Craps tables can look crowded in a real casino, but on mobile, the layout is clean and easy to follow.

·     Tap-to-Bet: Place chips on the Pass Line, Don’t Pass, or other bets with a tap.

·     Landscape Mode: Shows the entire table for clarity.

·     Pop-Up Guides: Many apps include built-in help, explaining each bet.

With operators like William Hill Vegas, 10Bet, Genting, Hippodrome, and Betway, mobile craps is never more than a few taps away.

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Rules of Craps (Beginner-Friendly Recap)

At first glance, craps looks complicated, but the basic rules are straightforward.

The Core Idea

You’re betting on the outcome of two dice rolls. The action revolves around the Pass Line bet, the most popular wager.

Step 1: The Come-Out Roll

·     If the shooter (dice roller) rolls a 7 or 11, Pass Line bets win.

·     If they roll a 2, 3, or 12 (“craps”), Pass Line bets lose.

·     If they roll a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, that number becomes the point.

Step 2: The Point Phase

Once a point is set:

·     The shooter keeps rolling until they either roll the point number again (Pass Line wins) or roll a 7 (Pass Line loses).

Key Bets

·     Pass Line: Bet the shooter will win. Low house edge (~1.41%).

·     Don’t Pass Line: Bet against the shooter (they’ll roll a 7 before hitting the point). House edge ~1.36%.

·     Come & Don’t Come Bets: Similar to Pass/Don’t Pass, but can be placed after the come-out roll.

·     Proposition Bets: One-roll bets on specific dice outcomes (e.g., 2, 3, 12). High payouts but high house edge.

For beginners, the Pass Line and Don’t Pass Line are the best places to start.

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Types of Mobile Craps Games

Classic RNG Craps

·     The standard digital version.

·     Great for beginners to practice without pressure.

Simplified Craps

·     Removes complex side bets.

·     Focuses only on Pass Line wins/losses.

·     A good entry point for first-timers.

Live Dealer Craps

·     Evolution Gaming launched the first-ever live dealer craps in 2020.

·     Real dealer, real dice, streamed in HD.

·     Features include interactive guides, easy-bet buttons, and live chat with the dealer.

·     Available at top UK casinos like William Hill Vegas, 10Bet and Betway.

Craps-Inspired Games

·     Some mobile apps offer fast-play dice games inspired by craps but with more straightforward rules and colourful designs.

·     These are fun alternatives, but don’t always follow traditional craps rules.