It would be a lie to say I’ve never played craps. It would also be a lie to say that I ever played craps without having any idea what I was doing.
So, with the recent opening of live dealer craps at Michigan online casinos, I decided it was time to give it a try.
Fortunately for me, the live dealer version, produced by Evolution, is incredibly beginner-friendly.
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I have always been intrigued by craps. It looks like so much fun on the big screen. But it’s also a bit daunting if you don’t know the game.
With the introduction of online casinos in Michigan, and the addition of craps to their game libraries, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to learn.
For some people, it might have been. For me, however, it was not. The full computer-animated version of the game just didn’t do it for me. I learn through playing, and that version of the game wasn’t exciting enough for me to want to keep playing when I didn’t fully understand it. I did check out the DraftKings Casino education center, but again, I couldn’t get excited about it.
That meant just sticking to blackjack, where at least I knew why I was losing my money.
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The introduction of live dealer craps in Michigan earlier this month reignited my curiosity.
Perhaps a live person and a real craps table with genuine dice – albeit on a phone screen – could help me get into it. And, surprisingly, it did.
That’s not to say I’m going to become a regular craps player or make a quick trip to one of the three Detroit casinos to post up at a table anytime soon. But I’m not afraid of it anymore, and here’s why.
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The initial screen of live dealer craps at a Michigan casino (I played at BetRivers Casino) is immediately user-friendly for beginners. It practically asks you, “Playing for the first time?”
You have the option to go directly into Easy Mode or Full Mode. You can also click “Learn Craps” at the bottom of the screen, which launches a tutorial.
Now, this tutorial isn’t just someone explaining the game, or a list of instructions and rules. It allows you to click through all the possible bets to see what is a winning roll or a losing roll. There is a simplicity to the game when you look at the board, but it’s not often you get to do that without the pressure of placing a bet, or an explanation if you have a question.
This tutorial provides that, and while I didn’t feel like an expert after going through it, I felt confident enough to start putting money on the table.
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Following exiting the tutorial, I was pushed directly into the game. Additionally, it defaulted to full mode without prompting.
There is a toggle in the game’s menu to switch to easy mode, but I would have preferred to start there. If I’m coming off the tutorial, chances are I’m a beginner, right?
The difference between the two is the bets that are available. In full mode, you see the full board of possible bets. In easy mode, they eliminate the pass line, don’t pass bar, come and don’t come bar, and the hardways.
The simplest bets are available for you, and they have instructions. For example, bets on 4-10 show odds, and it reads “roll before 7 to win” right above them. Underneath, there are clearly labeled “one roll” bets, including 11, the field, any craps, 2, 5, 6, and double sixes, all with the odds clearly spelled out.
While I better understood what I was wagering on in easy mode, I won more in full mode. That was definitely a chance.
Live dealer craps is now available at the following Michigan casinos: Golden Nugget, Caesars, BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, PokerStars, DANS LE CAS OU Casino, PointsBet, Eagle Casino & Sports, FireKeepers, and Four Winds.
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Not only is there an actual game board, but the first thing you notice is that there’s a bit of ambiance to Evolution’s live dealer craps.
The jazz music, the decor, and even the dealer’s outfit make you feel like you’ve stepped into an old-timey casino, or maybe even a saloon. It’s much more enticing than a black screen with an animated table. Plus, it’s all happening not far from me, at Evolution’s Southfield studio.
I had two dealers while playing, and both brought a lot of energy despite how early in the morning it was. They could see the usernames of the people playing and would welcome you to the table. They also called out big winners on any given roll. Is it the same social aspect I’ve seen in craps at a physical casino? Of course not. But it’s something.
When the countdown clock would tick down, they’d call out “hands up, dice out,” and a robotic arm would roll the dice. For those who question the integrity of online casino games, I’m sure it’s nice to see actual dice flying on an actual table.
And as those dice hit the table, I knew immediately if I won or lost, which is Step 1 to having a satisfying gambling experience.
So, for this beginner, I’d say live dealer craps is definitely a success.