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Games of pure chance like craps cannot be controlled with a wagering system. However, players consistently try to discover ways to do so. One of the most commonly known systems in craps is the martingale system. This system allows the player to start his given bet amount and then when he loses to double his initial bet. When he wins, he starts over with his beginning bet. The idea of this system is to have a net win that is equal to the first bet of all subsequent wins. This system does not help the player and ultimately fails because the player will not be allowed to bet what the system recommends based on casino maximum bet rules or else he will run out of money after a streak of losses and doubling up. The profit of the Martingale system is equal to the players initial bet every time he wins. So, if the initial bet is low then the payout will be small, too.

On pass/don’t pass and come/don’t come bets you can make free odds bets that are continuation bets. These are the best bets a casino has and they are paid at true odds. When a player takes advantage of the pass/don’t pass and come / don’t come bets then the player can reduce the house edge. The number of allowed multiples on free odds will determine just how much a player can reduce the casino edge. However, with triple odds on the pass line, which is conservative, the house edge could see a reduction of 0.471%.

A bet pattern known as the Iron Cross is a way that players can win on every single roll that is not a 7. A field bet is necessary for an iron cross bet and bets are placed on 5, 6, and 8. There is no mathematical advantage to the player by using this method.

The Gambler’s Fallacy is another type of system used. This is a belief that the past dice rolls will affect the dice rolls in the future. The gambler’s fallacy basically states that a player should bet on 11 if an 11 has not been rolled often enough in 20 rolls or it has appeared too much. Every roll has the same probably of 1/18 because they are each independent events. Dice don’t have memory so the Gambler’s Fallacy has no basis.

Quatloos is a hoax and does not really exist because it is mathematically impossible.

Another belief is that the dice may be “set” in a way that they will roll specific numbers. The idea behind this is if the dice are set a specific way when they are rolled they will be more likely to land on certain numbers rather than tumble randomly. This is more mathematically viable than the other systems. However, this system really does not have much if any control over the outcome of the roll of the dice.

Casinos don’t always allow for players to “set” the dice and if they do there are still other rules in place that keep the player from having much control. The dice must hit the back wall of the table so controlling how the dice spin upon launching them is impossible. Some people believe humans are capable of learning how to throw the dice for certain outcomes. The control necessary for this is disputed and if possible it is certainly not possible for everyone. If dice control is possible it takes a lot of practice and dedication, and there is no proof that it works across large population of players.

These are the basics of craps, how it is played, bets, etiquette, and other general rules that are conspired important. It is very helpful to read and study this guide before ever playing craps to ensure you are knowledgeable of the game and will play the game more or less as it is intended. Print out the graphs in this guide to help you memorize the best bets to make and the ones to avoid so you know what will give you the best odds of making the most money long term. Craps is all luck so don’t worry about the systems that supposedly help you improve your odds.