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Here is a list of first hand skills and techniques that one should master to become an optimal Craps player.

Playing Smart and Maintaining Discipline
Many people disregard this golden rule. Every individual player should set a limit on how much he or she are aiming to win, and how much they are prepared or can afford to lose. Most experts agree that 20% is the average amount that players leave at a craps table. If you are planning to turn $300 into $600, you`d better be less ambitious. First golden rule: set yourself modest goals.

Inexperience is common source of disappointment. You should perfectly understand the game before wagering money. There are plenty of opportunities to practice online without involving any money. Like a competitive sport, Gaming is about preparation and training: the more prepared you are, the better results you can expect.

Money Management and your Bankroll
In order to become a successful Craps player, you should set up an effective money management system. Regardless of the system you are using, either a well-known system such as Paroli or Martingale, or something created by yourself, it is crucial not to change tactic in the middle of a game. Secondly, no matter how well (or how poorly) you are doing, you must set your loss-limits and then adhere to them. You should always remind yourself that there was a very good reason why you set this particular limit to yourself. If ever you are to exceed that limit, it is very probably you will regret your choice in the long-term.

Aim at setting your betting unit at a 1/20th of your bankroll, preferably 1/50th. Play a $5 craps table with at least $100-$250. The main idea is to give you space to be down a little in order to gain more afterwards. However, if you play with less money, you risk maxing out before realising the potential of your bets.

Choosing the Correct Bets
Another vital feature of an efficient craps strategy involves a good understanding of the smart bets on the table. This is actually easier that it sounds.

There are a limited number of bets in which the house has a low edge in the game of Craps. You may refer to our Craps probabilities page to familiarize yourself with each bet and its odds. Broadly speaking, it is a good idea to stick with pass line bets backed by free odds, come bets backed by free odds, and place bets on the six or eight. You can also benefit from learning to hedge your bets when you are to make more complicated wagers, but remember there is no perfect strategy! Generally speaking, if you opt for a hedge betting approach, it decreases the volatility of the game significantly while significantly limiting your potential wins. In a nutshell, if you happen to be a hedge better, there will not be as many down-spells that could bottom out your bankroll. If you are winning, however, you will end up with less than you would have without hedging.

Stay Cool at all Times
Like all competitive games, it is important to keep a cool and level head, as you will be able to cope with pressure that way. Again, you should not raise your betting unit until you are ahead of everyone in the game by a large margin. If not, then try to double your bankroll.

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