Rapid Craps is played at a traditional-looking craps table, but with the twist of having a touch-screen computer terminal for each player. Players drop their cash on the table, as with any craps game, the 'boxman-slash-stickman' pushes a few buttons and one's balance shows up magically on one's terminal.
© Charles Krupa Plainridge Park in Plainville, along with the state's two other casinos, has been closed since March.- The game has changed over the years from craps players manipulating the odds in their favor to it being updated in 1907. It's the work of John H that allowed us to play the latest version of the game at the best gambling sites. Furthermore, Land based casinos also offer craps. Basic Craps Rules – Casino.
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- A new round of craps begins when you place either a pass line or don't pass line bet. This is obligatory for the shooter. All other players who want to be a part of the round in the online casino or real-life casino need to also make this minimum requirement bet. Other bets that can be made are outlined below.
Gamblers in Massachusetts will not be allowed to play poker, roulette, or craps when casinos reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Plexiglass partitions will separate guests and employees wherever they are in close quarters. And masks will be essential for anyone moving around the gaming floor.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Tuesday approved a set of minimum standards that Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park must follow whenever Governor Charlie Baker's administration determines that it is safe for them to welcome back gamblers.
The guidelines were the product of weeks of discussion among the casinos and the regulatory body, which spent hours considering details as granular as the dimensions of the dividers between slot machines and the conditions under which gamblers could lower their masks to have a drink.
Speaking Monday, gaming commission chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein urged the casinos to prepare visitors for an experience that will not be the same as before the health crisis closed down the industry in mid-March.
'Every patron who comes in the door will understand … that this is an exciting opportunity to re-engage, but it's under very different conditions because we are in a pandemic,' she said.
And she noted that the picture could still change before casinos can reopen in Massachusetts. The Baker administration will give the final word on when and under what conditions casinos will be able to open their doors.
Under Baker's plan for reviving the economy, casinos won't be allowed to open before July 6.
The commission laid out the requirements to help give casino operators a bit of a running start as that date approaches, helping them get ready to train staff and acquire the materials they'll need to meet the standards.
Each of the state's casinos had previously laid out its own safety plan. They include many of the safety measures reflected in the gaming commission's document.
Operators are eager to restart as soon as it's deemed safe, given that they've endured months without revenue, leading to mass layoffs and furloughs of casino workers. All casinos have made staff cuts, with only Encore in Everett keeping a substantial portion of its workforce on the payroll.
Meanwhile, their competitors in Rhode Island and Connecticut are already up and running.
There were a few aspects of the regulators' plan that raised concerns among the casino operators. Some worried about the rules around drink service on the slot machine floor. Players will not be able to carry drinks around, and will be allowed to consume them only as they play, a requirement intended to encourage mask-wearing in common areas. Some in the industry worried that will be hard to enforce and might frustrate customers.
The rules governing use of slot machines also sparked extensive discussion. Operating machines will have to be at least 6 feet apart, unless there's a plexiglass partition between them that's at least 6 feet high. In that case, the machines could be 4 feet apart.
Casino officials said plexiglass may be difficult to obtain in that size in the time before reopening. A representative for MGM Springfield noted that such a move might not be economical.
In a statement, Encore said, ' We appreciate and support the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's directives, and we now need to evaluate how they impact our business.'
The commission will not require casinos to check guests' temperatures — though Encore and Plainridge said they would do so anyway.
Last updated: June 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm. Posted by Las Vegas Blog Staff in Gaming, Las Vegas Casinos, The Cromwell, Things to Do in Las Vegas. Comments Off on What's the Deal With Rapid Craps?.
We won't lie. This blog falls neatly into the category of 'craps fanatic,' and we make no apologies. So, when we first heard about something called 'Rapid Craps,' we were titillated, intrigued and leery. Especially titillated, because that tends to bring more visitors to this blog from search engines, but let's stay focused.
Rapid Craps is new to the Strip (and the world), and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip is the only casino in the universe that has it.
You had us at 'craps,' Bill's.
We just had to play! (First, a CYA moment. All opinions expressed here are those of this blog, and not Harrah's Entertainment, the owners of Bill's.)
Our first thought about a game that combines craps and computers? Blasphemy! But once at the table, we settled right in.
Pro: At a Rapid Craps table, you get to sit down. We love that.
Sit a spell! Which, we think is a phrase last used in 1956.
Rapid Craps is played at a traditional-looking craps table, but with the twist of having a touch-screen computer terminal for each player. Players drop their cash on the table, as with any craps game, the 'boxman-slash-stickman' pushes a few buttons and one's balance shows up magically on one's terminal.
Pro and Con: There are no chips! All transactions at Rapid Craps happen in the computers. If you like the grit of fondling chips, tossing chips and 'coloring up' with chips, it's a con. If you dislike all that, it's a pro. So long, grimy fingers!
Con: When you first sit at a Rapid Craps table, there's a learning curve. We learned this quickly when we accidentally bet our entire balance on the Pass Line. Oops. It takes a few minutes to get used to the Rapid Craps computer interface, but once you get it, there are quite a few pros.
The dealers at Bill's are exceedingly helpful in answering questions, by the way, so don't be shy.
The pace of Rapid Craps can also take some getting used to. It's, well, it's rapid. The stickman watches players for his or her cue to start a countdown to 'no more bets.' None of those last-second 'call' bets like the typical game. Again, a pro for some, because those late bets can cause chaos for dealers and players.
Off you go! A real person at the table throws the dice.
That is a real human arm throwing real dice.
Pro: No chips means no chips in your dice 'landing zone.' Lots of players think hitting chips is bad luck, so having no chips is a good thing. Along the same lines, gone is the chance of hitting someone's hands. (No hands go onto the table to place bets.)
One of the biggest pros of Rapid Craps is once the dice are rolled, and entered in to the computer system by the stickman, payouts are done instantly and accurately. This removes the possibility of dealer error, but also gives the player fractions of a dollar on certain bets (fractions casinos typically round down because it's a pain to deal with half dollars or quarters).
For example, if you have a $3 'place' bet on a typical craps table, it pays $3. In Rapid Craps, you could receive $3.50 or $4.20. This can really add up over time!
Pro: Table minimums are pretty meaningless, since you could theoretically not bet at all on a given roll (nobody really sees your computer terminal), or you could bet, say, $1 on a 'hard six,' even if the stated minimum is $3. By the way, the stated minimums at Bill's are $3 most 'off-peak' hours, with a $5 minimum for busier times (weekends).
Once you get used to it, the touch-screen gives player a lot of control. (Translation: You are the boss of you.)
OK, time for a slew of pros!
Pro: You don't have to bet on every shooter as players tend to do at other traditional craps tables. This can get expensive when the table is cold.
Pro: You can bet the 'Don't' side without guilt or peer pressure!
Pro: You can pull your bets down at any time with the push of a button! This is huge. Many players just let their bets ride until someone sevens out. But that means all your bets are then wiped out. There's a certain pressure from one's fellow players to not pull down bets in the middle of a roll (bad mojo again), but with Rapid Craps, your game is your business.
Pro: If you tend to make the same bets over and over, Rapid Craps is a dream. The computer makes it simple to repeat bets.
Pro: You don't have to figure out betting increments. This is great for newer players, because it's often hard to keep track of which place bets need even amounts or odd. (The 6 and 8 need a $6 bet, while the 4, 5, 9 and 10 need just $5.) Rapid Craps also makes it easy to 'press' (increase bets using one's winnings).
OK, to keep it real, a couple of cons!
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Con: Rapid Craps at Bill's isn't a 24-hour game. It opens about 10:00 a.m.
Con: Tipping your dealers or cocktail waitress isn't easy with Rapid Craps! The wheels of Vegas are greased with gratuities, and they usually fly fast and furious at a craps table. The Rapid Craps terminals do allow for bets for dealers, but it might not be top-of-mind in the throes of a fast-paced session. And having no dollar chips makes cocktail waitress tipping a bear.
We almost never see waitresses stiffed at a typical table, but at a Rapid Craps table, it seems to happen regularly. Come prepared!
Use the touch-screen button thingy to tip the dealers!
Oh, and that reminds us of another pro, kind of. Our first thought when we heard about computerized craps was that it would translate as fewer opportunities for dealers and stickpersons. Nope. Rapid Craps is available in addition to existing games, it's not meant to replace them.
So, what's the deal with Rapid Craps?
If you love craps, you have to give Rapid Craps a try. If you don't know a thing about Rapid Craps, it's a great way to learn the game.
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The only thing missing is a connection to the Interwebs!
Neither in the pro or con column, exactly, is that there's a different kind of energy at a Rapid Craps table, as compared to the tables players are used to. It's hard to describe, but the contagious, boisterous energy that often happens during a hot roll feels a little different at Rapid Craps. You'll have to test that one for yourself. Let us know how it goes!
Will this Las Vegas blog be playing Rapid Craps at Bill's Vegas again soon? That, friends, is as close to a sure thing as you can get in Vegas.
Last updated: June 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm. Posted by Las Vegas Blog Staff in Gaming, Las Vegas Casinos, The Cromwell, Things to Do in Las Vegas. Comments Off on What's the Deal With Rapid Craps?.
We won't lie. This blog falls neatly into the category of 'craps fanatic,' and we make no apologies. So, when we first heard about something called 'Rapid Craps,' we were titillated, intrigued and leery. Especially titillated, because that tends to bring more visitors to this blog from search engines, but let's stay focused.
Rapid Craps is new to the Strip (and the world), and Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon on the Las Vegas Strip is the only casino in the universe that has it.
You had us at 'craps,' Bill's.
We just had to play! (First, a CYA moment. All opinions expressed here are those of this blog, and not Harrah's Entertainment, the owners of Bill's.)
Our first thought about a game that combines craps and computers? Blasphemy! But once at the table, we settled right in.
Pro: At a Rapid Craps table, you get to sit down. We love that.
Sit a spell! Which, we think is a phrase last used in 1956.
Rapid Craps is played at a traditional-looking craps table, but with the twist of having a touch-screen computer terminal for each player. Players drop their cash on the table, as with any craps game, the 'boxman-slash-stickman' pushes a few buttons and one's balance shows up magically on one's terminal.
Pro and Con: There are no chips! All transactions at Rapid Craps happen in the computers. If you like the grit of fondling chips, tossing chips and 'coloring up' with chips, it's a con. If you dislike all that, it's a pro. So long, grimy fingers!
Con: When you first sit at a Rapid Craps table, there's a learning curve. We learned this quickly when we accidentally bet our entire balance on the Pass Line. Oops. It takes a few minutes to get used to the Rapid Craps computer interface, but once you get it, there are quite a few pros.
The dealers at Bill's are exceedingly helpful in answering questions, by the way, so don't be shy.
The pace of Rapid Craps can also take some getting used to. It's, well, it's rapid. The stickman watches players for his or her cue to start a countdown to 'no more bets.' None of those last-second 'call' bets like the typical game. Again, a pro for some, because those late bets can cause chaos for dealers and players.
Off you go! A real person at the table throws the dice.
That is a real human arm throwing real dice.
Pro: No chips means no chips in your dice 'landing zone.' Lots of players think hitting chips is bad luck, so having no chips is a good thing. Along the same lines, gone is the chance of hitting someone's hands. (No hands go onto the table to place bets.)
One of the biggest pros of Rapid Craps is once the dice are rolled, and entered in to the computer system by the stickman, payouts are done instantly and accurately. This removes the possibility of dealer error, but also gives the player fractions of a dollar on certain bets (fractions casinos typically round down because it's a pain to deal with half dollars or quarters).
For example, if you have a $3 'place' bet on a typical craps table, it pays $3. In Rapid Craps, you could receive $3.50 or $4.20. This can really add up over time!
Pro: Table minimums are pretty meaningless, since you could theoretically not bet at all on a given roll (nobody really sees your computer terminal), or you could bet, say, $1 on a 'hard six,' even if the stated minimum is $3. By the way, the stated minimums at Bill's are $3 most 'off-peak' hours, with a $5 minimum for busier times (weekends).
Once you get used to it, the touch-screen gives player a lot of control. (Translation: You are the boss of you.)
OK, time for a slew of pros!
Pro: You don't have to bet on every shooter as players tend to do at other traditional craps tables. This can get expensive when the table is cold.
Pro: You can bet the 'Don't' side without guilt or peer pressure!
Pro: You can pull your bets down at any time with the push of a button! This is huge. Many players just let their bets ride until someone sevens out. But that means all your bets are then wiped out. There's a certain pressure from one's fellow players to not pull down bets in the middle of a roll (bad mojo again), but with Rapid Craps, your game is your business.
Pro: If you tend to make the same bets over and over, Rapid Craps is a dream. The computer makes it simple to repeat bets.
Pro: You don't have to figure out betting increments. This is great for newer players, because it's often hard to keep track of which place bets need even amounts or odd. (The 6 and 8 need a $6 bet, while the 4, 5, 9 and 10 need just $5.) Rapid Craps also makes it easy to 'press' (increase bets using one's winnings).
OK, to keep it real, a couple of cons!
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Con: Rapid Craps at Bill's isn't a 24-hour game. It opens about 10:00 a.m.
Con: Tipping your dealers or cocktail waitress isn't easy with Rapid Craps! The wheels of Vegas are greased with gratuities, and they usually fly fast and furious at a craps table. The Rapid Craps terminals do allow for bets for dealers, but it might not be top-of-mind in the throes of a fast-paced session. And having no dollar chips makes cocktail waitress tipping a bear.
We almost never see waitresses stiffed at a typical table, but at a Rapid Craps table, it seems to happen regularly. Come prepared!
Use the touch-screen button thingy to tip the dealers!
Oh, and that reminds us of another pro, kind of. Our first thought when we heard about computerized craps was that it would translate as fewer opportunities for dealers and stickpersons. Nope. Rapid Craps is available in addition to existing games, it's not meant to replace them.
So, what's the deal with Rapid Craps?
If you love craps, you have to give Rapid Craps a try. If you don't know a thing about Rapid Craps, it's a great way to learn the game.
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The only thing missing is a connection to the Interwebs!
Neither in the pro or con column, exactly, is that there's a different kind of energy at a Rapid Craps table, as compared to the tables players are used to. It's hard to describe, but the contagious, boisterous energy that often happens during a hot roll feels a little different at Rapid Craps. You'll have to test that one for yourself. Let us know how it goes!
Will this Las Vegas blog be playing Rapid Craps at Bill's Vegas again soon? That, friends, is as close to a sure thing as you can get in Vegas.