Craps Table In France
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A craps table in a casino is always run by several employees. Unlike other table games, which usually have a single dealer who runs every aspect of the game, craps has multiple employees at each table.
And each of those employees has a different function.
One of the nice things about craps is that most of the employees running the craps game are rooting for you to win. After all, they rely on tips for a high percentage of their income. Also, most craps players make tips in the form of bets for the staff, which means they have a vested interest in each roll of the dice.
This doesn’t mean they do anything to change the odds in your favor. It’s just good for morale, so to speak.
If you’re wanting to play a game of craps, you should know who’s who at the craps table. Once you’ve read this post, you’ll know just that.
The Craps Dealers
Every craps dealer in the casino has four dealers, but you’ll never see more than three of them at the table at a time. One of them is always on break. These dealers move around the table and take on different positions based on what’s going on.
One of the craps dealers will be “on the stick,” and the other two dealers will be standing on opposite sides of the craps table. These two craps dealers are said to be “on base.”
The rest of this post looks at what each dealer does during the game, starting with the “stickman.”
The Stickman
This is the craps dealer that’s “on the stick.” You’ll know which one he is because he’s literally holding a stick. He uses that stick to gather the dice after someone shoots.
The stickman is in charge of the proposition bets at the table.
So, what do I mean when I say he’s “in charge” of this?
It means that he takes the losing proposition bets off the table.
He also instructs the standing dealers about paying you off when, and if, you win a proposition bet.
The ceremonies surrounding the dice are important, too, and the stickman plays an important role here.
Usually, there’s a tray with six or eight dice in it. The stickman’s in charge of this tray. When it’s time for a shooter to roll the dice, the stickman shoves the tray toward the shooter so he can pick his dice. Once the dice are chosen, the stickman uses his stick to pull the tray back to him.
Finally, it’s the stickman’s job to announce the results.
At any reputable land based casino, the stickman does a good job of stimulating the action with his ongoing patter.
The Standing Dealers
The other two dealers are called “the standing dealers.” They handle the players by exchanging chips for the players’ cash. The boxman is involved in this process, too. He’s the only seated casino employee at the craps table.
The boxman always counts the money and gives the chips to the standing dealers to give to the players.
Casino chips usually come in the following denominations at the craps table:
- $1
- $5
- $25
- $100
- $500
If you want to make a bet for less than a dollar, or if your payout includes an amount lower than a dollar, the casino just uses a normal coin or multiple coins for that amount.
You will NEVER put anything in a dealer’s hand, and the dealer will NEVER put anything in your hand. This is a measure that’s meant to prevent collusion between the dealers and the players. (I almost hate using that word; thanks politics.)
You’ll put your cash on the table. When you get chips, they’re put on the table, too.
Betting and Getting Paid Off
The most important thing going on at the table, besides the shooting of the dice, is the placing and paying off of the bets. The dealers have a lot to do with both aspects of the game. In some cases, you can just place your own bets, but some craps bets must be placed for you by one of the dealers.
When a resolution of a dice roll happens, the payouts are made by the dealer – just as the dealer picks up any losing bets. Losing bets are normally picked up before winning bets get paid off, as a matter of procedure.
The two standing dealers are on opposite ends of the table for a simple reason: One handles the players at one end of the table, and the other handles the players at the other end of the table.
You’ll usually see between a dozen to 20 players at a craps table, which means each dealer is handling between six to 12 players at a time.
Pay attention to what’s going on, though, because even experienced craps dealers are human and sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes aren’t always in your favor, either.
Different people have different opinions about correcting the dealer if he makes a mistake in your favor. I agree with Frank Scoblete on this point, even though I disagree with him on many other points.
If the casino makes a mistake in your favor, it’s better to let it slide and keep the money. You’re not obligated to look out for the casino. Your job is to look out for yourself.
The Buck
The dealer is also supposed to place the buck in the appropriate spot.
What’s the buck?
It’s a round disk with two distinct sides of two different colors.
One side of the buck indicates that the point hasn’t been set yet. The casino turns it over once it has. They turn it back over once the shooter makes the point or sevens out.
The Boxman and the Floorman
The boxman isn’t really a craps dealer. He’s more like the banker in Monopoly. He doesn’t even wear the same uniform. He keeps an eye on the chips belonging to the casino, and he oversees the dealers’ payouts to make sure they’re correct. His role is to stay quiet and keep an eye on business.
The floorman is the supervisor for the entire craps pit.
A craps pit is made up of four craps tables, and the area inside those four tables is called the pit.
The floorman reports to the pit boss, who’s another supervisor working in the pit.
The Proposition Bets and the Mouthy Stickman
The stickman is basically in charge of the rhythm of the game, and his main job is to get players to consider the prop bets on the table.
The problem with all these prop bets is that they heavily favor the casino.
Craps Table In France Today
It might be that these bets are cheap to make. You might only need to bet $1.
But when the casino house edge is so high on such a bet, it becomes easy to lose a lot of money fast.
The difference between the odds of winning a bet and the payout odds is where the house gets its edge.
If you have a bet with 35 to 1 odds of winning, but it only pays off at 30 to 1, the casino has a huge edge.
Your best move at the craps table is to stick with the most basic of bets – pass, don’t pass, come, don’t come, and the free odds bets.
Conclusion
That’s basically everything you need to know about who’s who at the craps table.
This post assumes that you already know a few things about the game, but if you don’t, check out some of the other posts about craps on our site.
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In Mote-Carlo: Cafe de Paris*** Casino Monte-Carlo**** Sun Casino****
Monte-Carlo - There are 5 listed land-based gambling casinos in Monte-Carlo.
- Bay Casino (Le),
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, 40 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte-Carlo, MC 98000, Principality of Monaco. Phone: +377 98 06 02 00, + 377 98 06 07 81, Email: marketingcasinos@sbm.mc, Website: www.montecarloresort.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, France (about 40 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required if you look under 18
Dress Code: Sensible dress wear required, bearing in mind that this casino is part of a luxurious resort. No military or religious uniforms allowed.
Opening Times: Daily from 12 noon to 2am
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 154 Jackpot Slots/Video Machines (cashless machines with minimum bet 0,10€)
Facilities: Hotel and resort
Remarks: This is a slots only casino, equipped with the modern 'Ticket-In / Ticket-Out' coinless/cashless technology, unique in Southern Europe.
[Dec 2007 last update] - Café de Paris (Le),
Place du Casino, Monte-Carlo, MC 98000, Principality of Monaco. Phone: +377 98 06 7723, +377 98 06 77 77, Email: marketingcasinos@sbm.mc, Website: www.montecarloresort.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, France (about 40 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required if you look under 18
Dress Code: No specific dress code applies. No military or religious uniforms allowed.
Opening Times: American games (American Roulette, Black Jack and Craps) open daily from 8 pm; Slots Machines open daily from 10 am; Salon Grand Siècle (Slot machines, Xtreme Derby horse racing and Video Poker) open daily from 4 pm
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 450+ Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive Jackpots including Cash Fever Jackpot, 12 terminals Extreme Derby horse racing, 8 terminals Touch-bet Roulette double zero version (0.50€ min. bet - pays 30 to 1 on numbers); Live table games: 1 craps table (10€ min. bet), 3 American style Roulette tables double zero version (5€ min. bet), 6 Blackjack tables (20€ min. bet)
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: The building with 'Belle Epoch' architecture is one of the oldest establishments in Monte-Carlo. While Monte-Carlo is no longer as extravagant as it once was, Cafe de Paris is still one of Monte-Carlo’s most popular meeting-places.
Review - Editor's personal experience at Le Cafe de Paris casino in Monte-Carlo:
This is a pleasant casino with many slots/video games and a few table games on the ground floor. There is an additional slots/video machines area in the lower floor. The table games are in the centre of the ground floor gaming hall surrounded by slots and video machines. There is only American style double zero roulette tables. No French or single zero American roulette. There is only Blackjack card games tables. No casino stud poker or 3-card poker tables. The touch-bet roulette game, which is operated by an automatic mechanical roulette wheel serving 8 terminals, pays only 30 to 1 if you win on a number, and the wheel has a zero slot and a 'void' slot that you cannot bet on and, if the ball lands on the void slot, everybody loses (practically a double zero wheel). There is a casino snack-bar and a restaurant. First class food and excellent service at both; the restaurant and the snack-bar.
Rating:Good casino!
[Dec 2007 last update. Reviewed Dec 2007]
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Place du Casino, Monte-Carlo, MC 98000, Principality of Monaco. Phone: +377 98 06 23 00, +377 98 06 21 21, Email: marketingcasinos@sbm.mc, Website: www.montecarloresort.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, France (about 40 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Daily, 10 € per person, supplement of 10 € to enter the private rooms (Salons Prives). Slot machines area, free admission
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: In the gaming rooms sensible dress is required. No shorts or flip flops allowed. In the private rooms (Salons Prives) after 8 pm, a jacket is required. No sport shoes allowed. No military or religious uniforms allowed.
Opening Times: Weekdays from 2pm, Weekends from 12 noon; Salons Prives from 5.30pm; Slot Machines open daily from 2 pm on Weekdays, 12 noon on Weekends
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 300+ Slots/Video Machines; Live table games (35): Single zero American Roulette, Double zero American Roulette, Single zero French Roulette, Trente et Quarante (30/40), Baccarat (Punto Banco), Craps, Banque a deux Tableaux
Facilities: 2 Restaurants: Le Train Bleu and Les Prives (Les Prives restaurant by invitation only), Bars, Entertainment
Remarks: Located in the heart of Monte-Carlo, the casino dates back to 1863, all marble floors, gold pillars, glass chandeliers and very high ceilings.
Review - Editor's personal experience at Casino de Monte-Carlo:
This is a very large building made up of several large halls with very high ceilings. Beautiful decor and very large glass chandeliers. Somber atmosphere, not particularly welcoming. The food and the service at the Les Prives restaurant were good, but pricey. In the gaming areas there is no casino stud poker or 3-card poker tables, and no card-room for poker players. The main gaming area is called Salons Europe (10€ entrance fee). There are many single zero French roulette tables, which is the more popular roulette game, and only 4 single zero American style roulette tables (they call English roulette) starting at 10 Euro minimum bet. There is a separate Blackjack area nearby called Salle des Amériques. The slots/video machines area is called Atrium et Salle Blanche and is free to enter. Then there is the Salons Prives (private gaming rooms - an additional 10€ fee to enter) with high minimum bet table games. Baccarat tables are only available in the Salons Prives and start at 100 Euro minimum bet.
Rating:Very good casino!
[Dec 2007 last update. Reviewed Dec 2007]
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Monte-Carlo Sporting Club & Casino, 26 Avenue Princesse Grace, Monte-Carlo, MC 98000, Principality of Monaco. Phone: +377 98 06 72 00, Email: marketingcasinos@sbm.mc, Website: www.montecarloresort.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, France (about 40 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required
Dress Code: Men: Jacket recommended, elegant casual attire (no sport and beachwear). Women: Cocktail attire and dress shoes (no sport and beachwear). No military or religious uniforms allowed.
Opening Times: Open in the summer only, from 10pm daily (June to September)
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: Jackpot Slots/Video Machines; Live table games: English Roulette, French Roulette, Chemin de Fer, Punto Banco, 30/40, Banque à Deux Tableaux, Craps, Black Jack
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment
Remarks: At the heart of the Sporting Monte-Carlo peninsula lies a complex combining restaurants, bars, a discotheque, Monte-Carlo’s famous concert hall and a summer casino. Dine, dance and gamble by the sea.
[Dec 2007 last update] - Sun Casino - Fairmont Hotel (Casino located within Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel),
12 Avenue des Spelugues, Monte-Carlo, MC 98000, Principality of Monaco. Phone: +377 98 06 12 05, +377 98 06 12 12, Email: marketingcasinos@sbm.mc, Website: www.montecarloresort.com
Nearest Airport: Nice, France (about 40 minutes drive)
Minimum Gaming Age: 18
Entrance Fee: Free
ID/Passport: Required if you look under 18
Dress Code: No specific dress code applies. No military or religious uniforms allowed.
Opening Times: American games (American Roulette, Stud Poker, Black Jack, Craps, One Deck Black Jack, Big Wheel, War Game, Three Cards Poker) pen daily from 5 pm on weekdays, from 4 pm on weekends; Slot Machines, Roulette Club, Xtreme Derby, Fort Knox, Party Time open daily from 12 noon
Gaming Currency: Euro
Games to play: 300+ Jackpot Slots/Video Machines with progressive Jackpots including Fort Knox Jackpot, 16 terminals Extreme Derby horse racing, 8 terminals Touch-bet Roulette (double zero version); Live table games: 2 Craps tables, 6 American Style Roulette tables (double zero version), 20 card-game tables: Blackjack, Stud Poker, 3-card Poker, Casino War, Wheel of Fortune, Trente et Quarante (30/40), separate Ultimate Texas Hold'em area with 3 tables
Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Entertainment, Shopping arcade, Convention and meeting space, Health Club, Sauna, Solarium, Swimming Pool, Transportation (Airport Transportation: Taxi, Limo, Helicopter)
Remarks: Sun Casino is decorated with a circus theme. It has an atmosphere of big American-style casino with modern gaming tables and slots/video machines with the most recent American games.
Review - Editor's personal experience at the Sun Casino in Monte-Carlo:
This is a pleasant casino, part of hotel Fairmont Monte-Carlo. It is well lit with modern gaming tables. The table games cover almost every type of casino game including the Casino War card game. There is only American style double zero roulette tables. No French or single zero roulette. In the slots/video gaming area there is a touch-bet roulette with 8 terminals. This touch-bet roulette game, which is operated by an automatic mechanical roulette wheel, pays only 30 to 1 if you win on a number, and the wheel has a zero slot and a 'void' slot that you cannot bet on and, if the ball lands on the void slot, everybody loses (practically a double zero wheel). The management and the casino personnel are helpful. There is a casino bar. There are many other facilities in the hotel.
Rating:Very good casino!
[Dec 2007 last update. Reviewed Dec 2007]
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Useful information on Monaco
Note: Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) operates the Principality of Monaco’s most distinctive assets, including: 4 palaces and deluxe hotels, 5 casinos, 60 conference and banqueting rooms, 33 bars and restaurants, 4 spas and cultural and leisure venues.
In 1860 Monaco experienced financial difficulties and in order to improve the situation a highly successful casino operator Francois Blanc suggested opening a gambling house for the principality enrichment. Three years later 'Casino Monte-Carlo' was built and became one of the most eminent and grand casinos in the world.
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