As a new craps player you have probably seen a hot craps table from a distance before and you know how exciting the game can get. If, however, you take a seat at one of these tables you will likely find out the hard way, just how much activity is really taking place. Even if you have done your research and learned some of the basic rules, there are just too many expectations for a new player to adjust to at one time. If you are new to the game, keep reading to learn how an online casino might be the perfect place to start playing craps.

For most people playing any game in a casino is not a regular occurrence. Generally you might only find yourself at a live casino during a vacation, or a special event. During these leisure times, the last thing you want to do is frustrate yourself by jumping into a craps game blind. To help make this first live game a little bit easier your best option is to start playing the game online. To start playing craps online you will need to pick a good online casino. There has been much said on this topic, but the most important aspect to keep in mind when comparing online casinos is reliability. You do not want the game to crash every five minutes and you definitely do not want the casino to take your money and run.

So you have picked a safe, reliable, and fun online casino. Here you can start to play craps in a very novice-friendly environment. You can have your favorite craps guides sitting right in front of you to keep you on track. You do not have to worry about getting chips for your cash, or speak to the dealer at all for that matter. You wont offend any other players or draw unwanted attention from casino security by making an etiquette faux pa. Without all the distractions and excess creature comforts you will be able to focus entirely on playing the game properly, and avoid wasting your hard fought winnings on martinis.

While you are playing online you can start with the basic line bets at low limit tables. Once you understand how these work you can slowly add the other bets to your repertoire. Most people find they benefit most by adding one type of bet each day of play, but you will want to keep the most comfortable pace for you. Once you have experimented with every type of bet, play with all of them until each type of craps bet is second nature to you. It is easier to refer to a craps guide in the comfort of your own home than in a crowded casino. Once you deeply understand how each type of bet works, you can take some time to learn some craps etiquette. By this point you should be ready to go to a live casino and confidently start playing. Make sure you start at a low limit table and feel free to ask questions. By starting online you should have a smooth transition to live play, and feel at home in no time at all.

By Eric James
Eric James is a well known gambling coach in Las Vegas. He has started to gather a small but devoted following online.