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Discussing CRAPS methods and strategy, on road trips to and from the south's Redneck - [Youtube Channels](https://dicesetter.com/youtube-channels/) - Color Up Color Up covers everything related to the game of craps. I will show how to play craps; from the beginner up to advanced player. Different betting strategies for craps. Odds and Probabilities. Money management and bankroll. Live rolls, casino tours, reviews, craps news, and anything else that has to do with the game - [Crap Coaches and Instructors](https://dicesetter.com/crap-coaches-and-instructors/) - Selected Articles by The Dice Setter Instructors Articles From Soft Touch Articles From The Professor Articles From Dice Coach Our craps and instructors are dedicated teachers of the game! Featuring The Personalized Coaching and Casino Play with The Dice Coach & The Professor lso recommended Free Craps Lessons PLEASE READ BEFORE JUMPING INTO THE ARTICLES - [Build Your Own Craps Table](https://dicesetter.com/build-your-own-craps-table/) - Table Plans and Dice Playbook Additional information can be found at the PDF file below. You will be downloading a Zip file which is compressed and requires a Zip program to open and use the product. Good news most newer computers have this software already installed.Craps Practice Table Plans Questions about a chip rail have - [Things I’ve Learned from Dealers](https://dicesetter.com/things-ive-learned-from-dealers/) - I had a conversation the other day with a dealer from one casino who was playing in a different city at another house. We instantly recognized and greeted each other as old friends. Even though I’ve known him for about two years, I never knew Mark’s last name or much else about him or his - [The DiceSetter.Com's Precision Shooter's Forum](https://dicesetter.com/the-dicesetter-coms-precision-shooters-forum/) - Members Click Here Three Quick Questions if you are not a member yet? 1) Where can you go to learn about the best paying casinos? 2) Where do go if you want to get the best gaming experience, opinions on strategies, books, workshops, and answers for your game? 3) Where are you going to find - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-3/) - of a series By Jeffrey47 Zen bones, Zen muscles, Zen Mind As we continue our inquiry into mindfulness in dice influencing, regard for the ageless traditions of the East seems inevitable. Eastern philosophy is deeply rooted in discipline in both mind and action, and in both person and community. If dice influencers feel an affinity, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July - August 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-august-2005/) - Volume V : Issue I Crapsfest is Back! October is just around the corner! Don't miss this opportunity to improve your skills with Heavy, Dicecoach, Michael Vernon and myself. Team up with us for another exciting weekend of seminars, one-on-one coaching, and live casino sessions in fabulous Las Vegas. It's THE craps event of - [Expert Advice](https://dicesetter.com/expert-advice/) - (click on each link below for each expert's articles) Our goal is to bring the craps player an advantage by featuring articles, tips and techniques by dice experts who focus on the game of craps. These people are all first and foremost craps players who have logged endless hours over a number of years, honing - [The Mad Professor RESPONDS](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professor-responds/) - The more I respect someone, the more I value their opinion. When I read "PerryB's" Opinion on Dice Control, I accorded it the respect and dignity usually reserved for friends, associates, and acquaintances that have earned it, and who I hold in high regard. I gave it that respect based on past writings and submissions - [The Mad Professors Dictionary](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-dictionary/) - I’m actually chuckling as I am dictating this, because I just received an e-mail from a frequent reader who asked: Hey Mad Professor, what planet are you from? I’ve read all of your articles, and I like your sense of humor, but I have a hard time figuring out just what you mean sometimes. One - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2002-2/) - First, allow me to apologize for the tardiness of this month's newsletter. I've been a bit overwhelmed, first in preparation for the March 23rd event, then trying to recuperate from it. More on the dicesetter.com /Sharpshooter weekend later in the newsletter. In other news, I seem to have lost my web site re-designer, so the - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July - August 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-august-2004/) - Wow! Where has the summer gone? I must apologize. I've been quite remiss in getting the newsletter out. Between work, vacations with the family and other summertime activities, I've had very little "free" time. A lot has happened in recent weeks, especially on the message board. Several members have done some amazing dice set and - [Mad Professor's Shooting From the Don'ts - continued](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-shooting-from-the-donts-continued/) - Stepping Up to Play When I stepped up to the table, there were four other players who all acknowledged me, as well as getting an equally warm welcome from the crew and Pit-dwellers. I handed my newly re-minted Players Card in along with a $500 buy-in. I wanted my buy-in to be significant enough to - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: January 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2002/) - Volume I : Issue VIII January 2002: When I began my journey into dice influencing, there were but a few brave voices posting on the rec.gambling.craps newsgroup who gave me some direction. One year ago next week, I posted a web site (which would later be known as dicesetter.com) as a means for this minority - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2002-2/) - Volume I : Issue VIII When I began my journey into dice influencing, there were but a few brave voices posting on the rec.gambling.craps newsgroup who gave me some direction. One year ago next week, I posted a web site (which would later be known as dicesetter.com) as a means for this minority group of - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2001-2/) - Volume I : Issue VII Happy New Year! Can it almost be 2002 already? I'm generally not one for resolutions, but I do endeavor to gather even more craps knowledge in the coming year. Of course I feel I can still further my shooting skills, (practice, practice, practice!) but my overall comprehension of craps needs - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2001/) - Volume I : Issue VI November 2001: Happy Holidays everyone! I know, you've got things to do so I'll keep this edition of the newsletter short and sweet. Another busy month on the site....thanks to everyone who spreads the word about DiceSetter.com. As many of you know, I had a great deal of difficulty with - [Straight Sixes or PARR All 7's Set?](https://dicesetter.com/straight-sixes-or-parr-all-7s-set/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Straight Sixes or PARR All 7's Set? Terry which is better 6 ways to - [Beginner's Grips](https://dicesetter.com/beginners-grips/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. See Dice Setter Links below for pictures of Grips. Spiff Well, I finished my - [Picking Up With the Diagonal Grip](https://dicesetter.com/picking-up-with-the-diagonal-grip/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. radman19 I've been having success shooting with the diagonal grip, gripping the dice on - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2014/) - Soft Touch Says - Happy Spring Time Fellow Dice Setters! I wish to thank the subscribers that have written to me with comments about the newsletter and web site. I appreciate the feed back, questions and suggestions. Many of the things we are implementing are a result of reader's feed back. It is my intention - [Message Board Archives](https://dicesetter.com/message-board-archives/) - Please remember! These are archives! The discussions are dated thus, some of the information may possibly be out of date. Frequently Asked Questions Dice Tournament Strategy Axis Set(s) vs Top/Face Set(s) Precision Shooting For A Profit? How Do You Track Your Rolls? Stance Are You Sure Those Are Real Casino Dice? Table Sizes Hardway Set - [Can a person with only a little knowledge of the game of Craps - win?](https://dicesetter.com/can-a-person-with-only-a-little-knowledge-of-the-game-of-craps-win/) - Question: Can a person with only a little knowledge of the game of Craps - win?Answer: The answer is a resounding YES! - As long as you approach the game within the limits of your knowledge. A great example is the story in "Soft Touch's Article" click here on this website. The seven bright students - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2003/) - I hope that everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and the effects of the tryptophan in the turkey have worn off. Normally I head to Vegas in early December... - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2003/) - Casino Heat. What's Real? What's ImaginedA roundtable discussion Roadrunner After not playing at a local casino I stopped by one early am as I had heard there was a change in management. I was having a really nice hand and this suit with an casino ID comes and stands at the end of the - [Strategy 18 - Perry B's Don't Pass Stepladder Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-18-perry-bs-dont-pass-stepladder-part-1/) - STEPLADDER ON THE DARK SIDE (CONSERVATIVE) - Part 1 BETTING AGAINST A NEW SHOOTER MAKING 2 CONSECUTIVE PASS LINE WINS. ALL BETS: DON’T PASS, WITH NO ODDS. 3 STAGES, TOTALING 27 UNITS. STAGE 1: 2, 3 units STAGE 2: 4, 5 units STAGE 3: 6, 7 units THE BASIC BETTING PROGRESSION AFTER EACH LOSS, INCREASE - [Maddog's Journey](https://dicesetter.com/maddogs-journey/) - [Craps Table Etiquette](https://dicesetter.com/craps-table-etiquette/) - A Roundtable Discussion This topic was suggested by Roadrunner. Following this discussion, you may wish to read Table Manners Roadrunner I have a problem with players that have no manners at the table. Some of the things that I think are important include: Proper timing of buy in. Best is: 1) When a decision is - [Not a Puppy Anymore, the Hunt Gets Serious - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/not-a-puppy-anymore-the-hunt-gets-serious-part-7/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 7: Not a Puppy Anymore, the Hunt Gets Serious Man that table was loud. Not loud in terms of noisy and raucous, but the layout was blaring and glaring out in - [Learning the Game of Craps - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/learning-the-game-of-craps-part-5/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 5: Learning the Game of Craps Can you beat the game, if you don’t know the game? Fresh off that real butt-whipping that I received in my first stab at Dice - [The Craps Underground - A Review](https://dicesetter.com/the-craps-underground-a-review/) - "Scoblete's new book depicts the real world of dice influencing about as accurately as Hogan's Heroes depicted life in a World War II German POW camp." That was my initial impression of Scoblete's new book which I posted on the message board a few weeks back. Now I've had a chance to re-read the - [AN OPINION ON DICE CONTROL](https://dicesetter.com/an-opinion-on-dice-control/) - Recent observations of various forums on craps have informed us that there are many enthusiasts of the game who believe that dice can be set and thrown in ways that are predictable and / or controllable. If this were true, it would, indeed, be a fabulous skill; too-good-to-be-true for most experienced craps players, and potentially - [Strategy 24 - The Krigman Come Martingale](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-24-the-krigman-come-martingale/) - used with permission A New Strategy for Craps Fans: What the Computer Says by Alan Krigman In Martingale systems, players raise their bets after every loss, hoping for a win to boost them over the top. The usual approach is to double-up on even-money wagers, so each "series" nets one unit profit. This standard progression - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March - April 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-april-2010/) - Happy Spring all you craps players! I would like to thank all the readers for their participation in the dice survey. And, I would also like to thank Ed for the countless hours he put in to create a format that made it easy for all our site visitors to read. I found the comments and feedback very enlightening. Dice Setter - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March - April 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-april-2010-2/) - Happy Spring all you craps players! I would like to thank all the readers for their participation in the dice survey. And, I would also like to thank Ed for the countless hours he put in to create a format that made it easy for all our site visitors to read. I found the comments and feedback very enlightening. Dice Setter - [Fair Dice](https://dicesetter.com/fair-dice/) - The Following responses are from Dice Setter Newsletter subscribers representing that they feel comfortable with the casinos' game and dice. They have been selected from our February Survey, Dice Setter Wants to Know... Have you played craps in a casino and felt that the dice used in the game were altered or otherwise not fair dice? Do you - [Suspicious Dice](https://dicesetter.com/suspicious-dice/) - The Following responses are from Dice Setter Newsletter subscribers representing that they feel something is wrong with casino dice. They have been selected from our February Survey. Dice Setter wants to know... "Have you played craps in a casino and felt that the dice used in the game were altered or otherwise not fair dice? Do you think - [Dice Setter wants to know...](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-wants-to-know/) - Have you played craps in a casino and felt that the dice used in the game were altered or otherwise not fair dice? Do you think casinos cheat at the dice table? - [Current Practice…Future Profitability](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability/) - There’s been a lot of recent discussion about the relative merits and benefits of practicing your dice-influencing skills. To my mind, it’s fairly simple: You have to develop your skills somehow. If you do it at the casino tables, then it can be fairly expensive. If you do it at home, then it’s not quite - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May - June 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-june-2005/) - Volume IV : Issue VIII First I have to apologize for the late newsletter. Between Crapsfest last month and various familial and work obligations, the days and weeks just have not been long enough. There have been some interesting developments in our little world of late. Stanford Wong's book has been released (see review below), - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2003/) - Volume II : Issue X Welcome to the April edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter. I'll forego the long intro this month and allow you to get right to the articles. ~ woof ~ Crapless Crapsby Heavy Haltom Since it has finally found it's way into my back yard I thought I'd talk a bit - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2003/) - Volume III : Issue III Autumn greetings to everyone! I'll keep this issue of the Precision Shooter Newsletter short and sweet. September was extremely busy on Dice Setter and the message board. Restricting access to the message board has proven to be one of the best decisions I've made. Those who participate, REALLY participate! - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: August 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2003/) - Welcome to a special end of summer, double edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter! I have to warn you that one of the articles in this issue of the newsletter has some fairly serious math in it. Don't let that scare you! Even if the math itself doesn't interest you, there's some interesting theory in - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2003/) - Can you believe we're already on the downhill slide toward Christmas? Unbelievable. As most of you know, I recently made some changes to the message board. You are now required be registered to even view the posted threads. This in part is to limit the number of look-ee-loos, spammers and flamers. I'm still working on - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2003/) - Welcome to the 24th edition of the Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter Two years ago, I began publishing the newsletter to keep those interested in dice influencing up-to-date on the news, features, and issues which affect us. 24 issues, and over 600 subscribers later, the interest in dice influencing continues to grow. With the - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2003/) - Volume II : Issue VIIII Betting On The Chicken Feedersby Heavy Haltom There comes a time in this game where you reach a decision not to bet on the chicken feeders - or if you DO bet on them to severely limit your action. This will ultimately help prolong your bankroll while increasing your table - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January - February 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-february-2003/) - Volume II : Issue VIII Welcome to the January/February double issue of the Precision Shooter Newsletter! For those of you who weren't around when the site was launched, you may not have noticed but Dice Setter recently celebrated it's two year anniversary! That's right, two years ago, in February 2001, I launched a little site - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2002/) - Volume II : Issue V Happy Halloween! It's hard to believe we're heading into the holiday season..... I just looked back on last October's newsletter. At the time, I spoke of "exercising discipline and discretion when demonstrating our shooting proficiency at the tables." The more things change, the more they stay the same. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello Everyone! School’s out. With summer coming upon us, a lot of us will be traveling to Vegas or some other enjoyable destination for vacation. During this part of the year, my twelve year old son always receives a book list of suggested reading while on summer break. A lot of the - [Jeffrey 47](https://dicesetter.com/jeffrey-47/) - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2006/) - Soft Touch's New Ferrari...it's on The Track! Hello Everyone! We’ve lifted up the hood and tuned-up the engine. Now it is time to take her out for a spin and see what she can do. She is certainly a vehicle that will transport you to places you may have visited before and areas you never thought - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April  2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2006/) - Soft Touch Says! Our community consists of many contributors who are willing to share their knowledge, innovations and experiences with us as we continue to move toward a positive game. So, this month’s newsletter continues with Maddog’s Bone Tracker. If you are a serious enthusiast of dice influencing, you had better make this a must - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February  2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2013/) - Hello my loyal readers, My thanks to all of you who sent kind comments about the January edition. Your feedback influences the direction of the newsletter. Whew, what happened to January. Seems like I was just toasting the new year and lying about resolutions... ha ha. Speaking of time flying, it came to my attention, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2007/) - Last month, after having read Mike in Hawaii’s article on flicking the dice to quickly and efficiently find your preferred set, dicesetter.com/newsletter/2007/February.htm I thought it would be great to have our Dice Coach pay a visit and let us know about the rare instance in which a player may find a different pip arrangement that - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2014/) - From the Editor: The End is Near, This is the End First, I want to report a record number of emails commenting on last month’s newsletter article on Table Manners by our colleague at Playing4keeps.com. Either ya’ll read the May news, or it hit a nerve. The summation of communication… “Anyone who plans to play - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: January 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 1 Soft Touch Says - My dear readers, welcome to the January newsletter. Brrrrrr to all of you shivering, shoveling, or surrendering soles having to deal with the onslaught of winter weather in the Mid-West and North East. Yesterday, I had to get out the ear muffs for my palm trees. Really!!! - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: June 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2002/) - Volume II : Issue I June 2002 What I did on my summer vacation. As a youngster, I always hated this assignment when I returned to school in September. I remember thinking, "I didn't do ANYTHING during summer vacation!" I spent my days in the swimming pool and spent my evenings chasing lightning bugs. - [Mini V Here I come!](https://dicesetter.com/mini-v-here-i-come/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. ad! Irishsetter If you saw the practice data I recently posted, I mentioned giving - ["Classic" Mini-V](https://dicesetter.com/classic-mini-v/) - Irishsetter's Mini-V(with the right die rotated 1/4 turn backward) - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2003/) - Welcome back to another edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter! This time of year is generally one of the busiest for the web site as players put away their golf clubs, water skis and the barbecue for the season and head for the casino for some indoor excitement. There's also been an influx of new - [Fail. Fail Again.  Fail Better.](https://dicesetter.com/fail-fail-again-fail-better/) - The title of this article is a Samuel Beckett quote. Some may interpret this as a negative statement because it is dwelling on failure. I disagree. In dice influencing, and life in general, I associate this quote with the oft cited, “When at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Here’s why. Let’s face - [More Gain & Less Pain (Extra Practice-Tips - Part 4)](https://dicesetter.com/more-gain-less-pain-extra-practice-tips-part-4/) - I was going to continue exactly where we left off in Part III, but I’m going to skip far ahead to a couple of very effective training tools that I initially thought of excluding. I’ll forewarn you right now that they are unconventional, but they have provided substantial improvements to my own game. I hope - [More Gain & Less Pain (Extra Practice-Tips - Part 2)](https://dicesetter.com/more-gain-less-pain-extra-practice-tips-part-2/) - In Part I of this series we looked at ten ways to decrease the pain, and increase the pleasure of our Practice Sessions. How These Tips Work The objective of course, is to make the home-to-casino transition easier, and to make your actual in-casino sessions yield more profit. Amongst other things, we can use our - [Banning Players…Can’t Happen…Won’t Happen… Ooops!](https://dicesetter.com/banning-playerscant-happenwont-happen-ooops/) - Sometimes I HATE being right. Really! I know most people hate being wrong, but sometimes even when I know that I am going to be proven right…I WANT to be wrong. I make my living off of Precision-Shooting. I would like to be able to continue doing so because it is a very lucrative pursuit - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-9/) - My Collective Knowledge This entire Shooting Bible series attempts to distill and summarize a bit of my collective Precision-Shooting knowledge that I’ve gained over the last fourteen years of pro play. In truth, I’ve only been able to impart a fraction of what I know about it in this series, but it’s a modest attempt - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-9/) - Can You Be At The Top Of Your Game And STILL have Bad Sessions? Abso-friggin-lutely! In fact, it’s an immutable truth that even when you are at the top of your Precision-Shooting game, you’ll still have bad sessions and sometimes even bad days. Even the best of the best have bad days…but it's what you - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-11/) - My Six All-Time Favorite Hummers Take a second and think about your six all-time favorites songs. You know, the songs you hum along with or sing along with in the car when they come on the radio. The ones that no matter who is singing or which cover-band is performing it; provides the same - [More Gain & Less Pain (Extra Practice-Tips - Part 5)](https://dicesetter.com/more-gain-less-pain-extra-practice-tips-part-5/) - Tip #27 – Close Your Eyes, Again In Part II we talked about improving your targeting skills by shooting the dice into a pan or a can, and how setting up the can at the appropriate angle can improve your trajectory-awareness by increasing the reliability of your accuracy. Those tools are primarily for improving your - [The Mad Professor Speaks!](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professor-speaks/) - Playing craps professionally since the late 80's gives the Mad Professor an unrivalled perspective to this game. His insightful and highly-detailed articles showcase an astute wide-ranging knowledge and deep understanding of what it takes to turn the casinos money into your money. Mad Professor's play of 25 hours of weekly, below-the-radar craps, form the - [Playing 4 Keeps® Playbooks](https://dicesetter.com/playing-4-keeps-playbooks/) - The Do's and Don't of Dice Playbook If You're Playing Dice, You Will Want toBe Playing 4 Keeps®. Portable Document Format (PDF)(Now with Dice Setting Instructions) I recently bought your book, "Do's and Don'ts of Dice", and I wanted to tell you that I really liked it, not only for the methods it teaches (SDR - [Game Within A Game... Profiting FromYour Come Out CyclePart I](https://dicesetter.com/game-within-a-game-profiting-fromyour-come-out-cyclepart-i/) - For the past five or six years, I’ve been treating the Come-Out portion of my hands as a profit-center that is separate and distinct from the point-cycle portion of the same hand. The “Come-Out” is the PRE-point-establishing part of the hand, while the “Point-Cycle” is the POST-point-establishing part of it. The Come-Out phase of our - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-12/) - For the savvy advantage-player, creating more shooting opportunities is almost as important as maximizing each profit opportunity every time you pick up the dice. The two go hand in hand. The better you get at this dice-influencing craft, the more often you’ll want to shoot the dice, and with each new turn, you’ll want to - [Creating More Shooting Opportunities - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/creating-more-shooting-opportunities-part-4/) - For the savvy advantage-player, creating more shooting opportunities is almost as important as maximizing each profit opportunity every time you pick up the dice. The two go hand in hand. The better you get at this dice-influencing craft, the more often you’ll want to shoot the dice, and with each new turn, you’ll want to - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-8/) - This is the final installment in my ongoing “seven days of living low on the Coupon Circuit hog” series. Wagering countless match-play coupons resulted in mid-range (~$400 per day) revenue, and I learned a lot of new angles that can generate tons of free rooms, free food, free shows, and a high expectation of low-risk - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 1 ](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-1/) - Just a quick note before we jump into this new subject. I originally wrote this article in 2002. Some of the items discussed may no longer be available or as widely distributed as they were then. In particular, Gaughans Plaza match-plays are almost extinct. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If I told you that there are a number - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part V](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-v/) - Some of the match-plays mentioned in this article may no longer be offered or as widely available as they were back when I took part in this week-long adventure. Casinos are constantly tinkering with various types of coupons in their bid to draw customers to their establishments. As business ebbs and flows, some places cut - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-3/) - Warning to Readers: I think most of my articles should come with a federally-mandated warning label that reads: “Warning: Opinions of the Mad Professor are controversial and sometimes diametrically-opposed to the conventional thinking of most gamblers. His methods and approaches are geared for the near-professional Precision-Shooter, and for serious recreational players who want to lose - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: April 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2002/) - Volume I : Issue XI April 2002 Spring is in the air. The time of year for fresh starts and new beginnings.... Taking a cue from Mother Nature, I've decided to make a few changes and additions. First of all, this past month saw the addition of two new contributors. If you haven't checked out - [How To Get THERE from HERE](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here/) - When most players look at the existing state of their Precision-Shooting affairs, they realize that even using their current skill-set, they SHOULD be making more money, and doing it more often than their recent patchwork of wins, losses and break-even sessions would seem to indicate. It’s an age-old problem in business as well as in - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 20](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-20/) - I say that if you hit one hopper and then parlay it and then hit it again and parlay it again and hit it one more time and parlay it again...and it comes in for the fourth time, the casino-guys WILL notice. I mean...come on...they really aren't THAT stupid, especially if they are sending out - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2002/) - Volume II : Issue VII Happy New Year to everyone! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and now that the hub-bub of New Year is about to fade, you're ready to get back to the practice table. Now that 2003 is upon us, some of the changes we've anticipated in the dice influencing - [The Importance of Being Earnest (About Practicing) Part II](https://dicesetter.com/the-importance-of-being-earnest-about-practicing-part-ii/) - In Part I of this article, I spoke of several rather obvious issues, Mental and Physical Preparation, Attire, Grips and Nerves in respect to practicing your throw. In addition, The Mad Professor has also written several great articles on practice recently, called Getting The Most Out of Your Practice Sessions. Click here to check them - [More Gain & Less Pain (Extra Practice-Tips - Part 3)](https://dicesetter.com/more-gain-less-pain-extra-practice-tips-part-3/) - Let’s continue where we left off in Part II by taking a further look at how new dice compare to old or used dice. Tip #18 – New Dice – Part II Bruised, chipped, gouged, burned, ultra-violet damaged, and rounded-off dice are NOT what you normally find in a casino. If you have used your - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 18](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-18/) - That particular marathon session was at a high-denomination table where high-rollers were coming and going (and dropping huge loads of money in a very short time) during a casino-sponsored “fight weekend”. Despite the ultra cold conditions that were killing all the other players, the dice were doing everything I wanted them to do nearly every - [Lesson 6 - Free Odds Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-6-free-odds-payoffs/) - Recently on the message board, there was a discussion about how important "overall craps knowledge" is to the precision shooter. I couldn't agree more! So, this article isn't going to be a tale about the wonders of precision shooting. Instead, it's a dry-as-dirt but important topic. Payoffs on your free odds amount. For those of - [Advanced Craps Payoff's](https://dicesetter.com/advanced-craps-payoffs/) - WARNING! "Advanced Craps Payoff's" are NOT for amateurs. These are higher risk bets that are not suitable for the inexperienced craps player. Please respect your skill level and bankroll when evaluating whether or not to attempt these bets. Place Bet Payoffs Lay Bet Payoffs Proposition Bet Payoffs - [Craps Strategy](https://dicesetter.com/craps-strategy/) - What really works? "The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason." - Charles Darwin "Believe nothing merely because you have been told it... But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and - [So You Want To Play Craps?](https://dicesetter.com/so-you-want-to-play-craps/) - Dice Setting - Get a Grip on the Game Table of Contents What is “Dice Setting”? Check out Irish Setter's lost and found Archives My Favorite Sets How To Hold 'em Other Grips Tracking Your Throws Situational Practice Sharpshooting Rules & Tips Build Your Own Practice Table Real Practice Data For Naysayers Quick Start Your - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November - December 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-december-2008/) - So How Does the Casino Like Us Setters Now? Season's Greetings everyone! Looking for an empty craps table in Vegas? There's never been a better time to find a perfect shooting spot in Vegas. You can take your pick of tables, whether you're on the strip or downtown. Not too many people visiting my favorite - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2014/) - Hi Ed, First off, great site! Very informative! I was just curious about one thing. Does it matter which way the dice are facing when you throw them? For example, I saw that you have the mini V facing toward you, whereas the flying V is facing away from you here on this page: http://dicesetter.com/setting/mysets.htm Does - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: August 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2014/) - Soft Touch Says - Hello my dear readers, This month we have a guest posting, my friend Harley Horn. Harley has been around the game of craps for many years. He now resides in Las Vegas and is well versed and up to date with current gaming conditions. The post from Harley is shared from - [Unveiling the Power of a Moral Victory](https://dicesetter.com/a-moral-victory/) - A young man was studying the antique piano he and his wife had recently inherited. As most old pianos go, they are old technology pieces as well, rarely ... - [The Practice Rig - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-practice-rig-part-3/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 3: The Practice RigFor those of you who read Part 2, you’ll remember that I started practicing by tossing into a cardboard box and that the cardboard was taking a beating. - [New Shooter Needs Some Advice](https://dicesetter.com/new-shooter-needs-some-advice/) - Please remember! These are archives! If you wish to reopen a discussion on this topic, click here to go to the message board and start a new thread! Topic: NEW SHOOTER NEEDING ADVICE - [Practice Data Accumulation](https://dicesetter.com/practice-data-accumulation/) - Please remember! These are archives! If you wish to reopen a discussion on this topic, click here to go to the message board and start a new thread. Topic: Practice Data Accumulation - Procedure - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2004/) - Volume III : Issue IX Welcome back to another edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter. I've kept this issue short and sweet, after all, spring has sprung and I'm sure y'all have better things to do than sit in front of a computer. The one issue of note is, Stanford Wong's recent comments on dice influencing - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2005/) - Volume IV : Issue VII Welcome to another edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter! This months newsletter is a bit briefer than most because, frankly, I'm busy gearing up for Crapsfest. Please note that we have a NEW contributor this month, Jeffrey47, who is a message board regular. Thanks for your continued support of dicesetter.com.Ooops! - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-5/) - WHAT I Do…WHY I Do It…HOW I Do It The objective of this series is simple: To elevate your game to the next level, and to accelerate the profitability, without increasing your risk. The method for realizing that objective it is equally simple: I’ll tell you What, Why, When and How a professional Precision-Shooter makes - [Creating More Shooting Opportunities - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/creating-more-shooting-opportunities-part-3/) - The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. ...Chinese Proverb Play with An Edge or Cast Your Money To The Wind When you consider your dice-influencing skills, it makes sense to compare them to that of random-rollers. How much better you are will determine how big of an - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May - June 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-june-2004/) - Welcome back to another edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter. There are a couple of news items this month. First, as I've announced previously in the newsletter, the message board will become subscription based on July 1. For most board participants, they will notice no change as anyone who contributes their insight on the forum, - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-1/) - I didn’t want to use too many superlatives in the title of this article, but frankly it should have been called: “Shooting From The Don’ts…an Extraordinary Journey of Remarkable Opportunities and Amazing Discoveries…with a Couple of Setbacks and Notable Kicks in the Ass Along the Way”. Okay, it’s a few too many words to fit - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-2/) - In addition to the normal Road Trip kind of report you are used to seeing from me, this article also focuses on many of the aspects of Come-Out betting when you are Precision-Shooting from the Darkside. If you are looking to super-charge your WrongWay betting regimen or merely provide a bit more turbo-boost to an - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-3/) - I thought that a little peek into my actual Shooting Bible might give you a little more insight into what is required to consistently bring home the REAL MONEY! I give each one of my shooting-methods it’s own name so the Table Notes that I make after each session make better sense. Today we’ll be - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-10/) - Guns and Knives and Uzi’s, Oh My…A Detroit Road Trip When a heated payout dispute breaks out at one of Detroit’s craps tables, I half expect it to be resolved in a gun battle. Thankfully the shootings, stabbings, muggings and beatings have so far been restricted to the parking lots and entrances of Detroit’s three - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September - October 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-october-2005/) - Volume V : Issue II Last Call for Crapsfest! Last call for Crapsfest! Don't miss this opportunity to improve your skills with Heavy, Dice Coach, Michael Vernon and Soft Touch. Team up with us for another exciting weekend of seminars, one-on-one coaching, and live casino sessions in fabulous Las Vegas. It's THE craps event - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-6/) - Influencing ONE Roll Rather Than EVERY Roll For me, one of the strongest attractions about Darkside-shooting is that you don’t need to be nearly as good of a dice-influencer in order to affect ONE roll as you do if you want to impact EVERY roll. Of course, the same thing could be said for Rightside - [Shooting From The Don’ts, A Journey of Opportunity - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-5/) - I have a love-hate relationship with the two casinos in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I love playing there, and the tables are fantastic as ... - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-3/) - The drive from Montreal to my next casino destination gave me some time to think about certain ways to make more money when shooting from the Darkside. The idea is to increase my per-hand profitability without increasing the risk or increasing the amount of table-time it would require to do so. It occurred to - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-4/) - Leaving Quebec and entering Ontario is physically uneventful. One sign thanks you for visiting their province and the other one welcomes you to theirs. However there is a psychological eventfulness that does accompany that passage for most players. I think it’s related to the fact that you are re-entering the rest of Canada where - [So Many Opinions…Who Do I Listen To?](https://dicesetter.com/so-many-opinionswho-do-i-listen-to/) - Ask anyone who knows anything about craps and they’ll give you an opinion on how you should wager. “Pass line and two come bets!” “Don’t bet the pass line, place bets are the way to go!” “The only way to make money in craps is the don’t pass!” “A progressive field bet is how I - [You Can’t Shine a Cow-Patty…or CAN You?](https://dicesetter.com/you-cant-shine-a-cow-pattyor-can-you/) - When President Lyndon Johnson used to say… You Can’t Shine a Cow Patty …it was LBJ’s inimitable way of saying that if something was a piece of crap…you could dress it up all you wanted to, and package it all fancy like…but at the end of the day…it would still be a piece of crap. - [Cycling Up](https://dicesetter.com/cycling-up/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Irishsetter Well, we're a few weeks out from the Sept. seminar. I'd only been - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello everyone, This is the time of year I find myself dedicating the majority of my time and energy in Vegas playing the games that give me the greatest potential for winning. In this situation, I am left with little time to spend in front of my keyboard. So, with this in mind, our newsletter - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's This is the time when everyone is busy planning their summer vacations. Players are looking for vacation bargains and value for their time and money. And, our web traffic indicates an interest in all things craps. I thought I would have my editor publish one of the questions we received this - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Women Can Play This Game This month’s edition of our newsletter is dedicated to our brave female craps players venturing away from the slot machines to broaden their gaming horizon. Craps has always been considered a man’s game. This perception has always intimidated women. Our wonderful contributor, Mike from Hawaii, has - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: August  2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Exploring our full potential as advantage craps players means we have to expand our exposure to the many dimensions of the game. Through this newsletter, we share the knowledge gained from our playing experiences. Helping us realize our full potential for winning and prospering from the game is just one mission of - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello everyone. As we all know, if a player chooses to study and practice setting the dice, they should endeavor to not hold up the game by twisting and turning the dice every which way. Please take the time to study a pair of dice and know how to adjust the faces - [Curveball, Changeup, Screwball (Perhaps)](https://dicesetter.com/curveball-changeup-screwball-perhaps/) - JustMikeFFebruary 22, 2002 I was a baseball pitcher throughout my childhood and into high school. I had one hell of a fastball. That one pitch would usually get me through a game. Eventually, as I and the other players aged year by year, they became more attuned to my fastball, and would knock me out - [Curveball, Changeup, Screwball (Perhaps) Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/curveball-changeup-screwball-perhaps-part-2/) - JustMikeF The Drop Ball One pitch I didn't mention in the Curveball, Changeup article was the deadly Drop ball pitch that I learned to throw. In today's game it may be called a sinker, but I don't think the sinker has the same action as my drop ball. I would grip the ball the same - [The Main Event](https://dicesetter.com/the-main-event/) - March, 2002JustMikeF A young man woke up one morning in a panic. He realized that he had blown all of his college tuition for next semester at spring break. In a letter to his father he wrote," The university has a marvelous research department. You just can't imagine the things they have done and the - [Mike's Musings](https://dicesetter.com/mikes-musings/) - [Trip Reports](https://dicesetter.com/trip-reports/) - [But Can You Practice What You Preach?](https://dicesetter.com/but-can-you-practice-what-you-preach/) - Reno - July 2002 In short, the answer to the question above for my Reno trip was a resounding NO. Arrive Reno with South Shore Swamie. Check in at Harrah’s and go through my normal routine. Take a swim, relax awhile, take a shower. Before dinner with Kelly and Cory, we go downstairs to see - [Shotputter's July 4th Vacation](https://dicesetter.com/shotputters-july-4th-vacation/) - Part I Being that July 3rd is my wedding anniversary; my wife and I always try to get away for the Independence Day holiday. Last year was our first trip to Vegas and the first time I had played there after having played in AC since it opened. I had given up craps for about - [Reno Hit and Run](https://dicesetter.com/reno-hit-and-run/) - (chopped and pecked into casino dust) I used to really enjoy hit and run sessions. I have a really short threshold for the casino environment, so a get in and get out hit and run session used to be a great way to get a craps fix without spending hours on end at the tables. USED - [DAY 1: Mom taught me to make my OWN tea](https://dicesetter.com/day-1-mom-taught-me-to-make-my-own-tea/) - Touchdown in Vegas was at 2PM on the dot. All I had was a duffle bag and my briefcase so I was in my rental car and heading downtown on Paradise by 2:15. Checked in at the Nugget and made my way down to the sports book where I had a meeting scheduled with a - [Excerpts from Playing 4 Keeps – Blackjack for Winners](https://dicesetter.com/excerpts-from-playing-4-keeps-blackjack-for-winners/) - Playing blackjack is not a team sport. It is you against the dealer. Your best friend is discipline. Learning to pick your game, and pick your exit, is all about discipline. The key ingredients of successful play are, discipline, perfect basic strategy, card counting, money management, and recognizing the energy. When I am playing, I - [Chart THIS and Track THAT!](https://dicesetter.com/chart-this-and-track-that/) - I was originally going to say that I don't believe in either Tracking the Dice or Charting the Tables. Then I thought about how my mind actually works. That would be a great lead-in line to a joke if my ex-wife was writing this, but seriously, I thought about how the mind actually tracks and - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-2/) - For the longest time now, immigrants from the advantage-play blackjack community have been saying that regression-style wagering is not applicable to craps (or any other form of gambling) even if you have an edge over the casino. They reason that your edge is steady from one roll to the next, and therefore your bets - [Stop That Before You Go Blind](https://dicesetter.com/stop-that-before-you-go-blind/) - "Eating bacon will cause cancer." Do you remember that headline back in the '80's? Researchers found that you would actually have to eat at least fifty pounds of bacon each day for the same lethal rat-killing “nitrate” effect. On the other hand, if you are watching your cholesterol, ANY amount of bacon might not - [Nya, Nya, Mine Is Smaller Than Yours](https://dicesetter.com/nya-nya-mine-is-smaller-than-yours/) - When it comes to men, and being competitive, saying “mine is SMALLER than yours” is NOT a phrase that you would usually want to brag about. But in playing craps, it can mean the difference between winning and losing. I guess it is part of the male psyche that we are competitive. We all - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-1/) - A “regression bet” is where you initially start with a large wager on one or more numbers and then reduce it to a lower level. The usual trigger for lowering the initial big bet is if you get a paying outcome or if a winning-hit doesn’t appear within a certain number of rolls. A Quick - [Craps Tournaments…Zigging, Zagging and Zinging](https://dicesetter.com/craps-tournamentszigging-zagging-and-zinging/) - To win a craps tournament, you only have to end up with one dollar more than your nearest rival. My All-In Pyramid Play Here is betting-method that I've used with considerable success in past tournaments when a random-roller is throwing the dice. In fact this one carried the day for me in both the NYNY - [How YOU Improved MY Game](https://dicesetter.com/how-you-improved-my-game/) - Yes, I am talking about YOU the readers, message-posters, article-writers and web-master of DICESETTER.COM. Every time that you post a message on the Message Forum; every time that you submit a Trip Report; and every time that you send in your questions or comments, and every time you submit another excellent article, and every - [Whales, Guppies, and All the Other Fish in the Sea](https://dicesetter.com/whales-guppies-and-all-the-other-fish-in-the-sea/) - There has been a lot of discussion lately about “coloring up” and shielding your income from the “all knowing, all evil” casinos. It’s an important issue, and it is one that I want to explore with you. “Coloring up” or “coloring out” is the term that is used by the casino when a player is - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-6/) - The profit that I earned at the Horseshoe was limited, but I was still gratified nonetheless. After staging a $504 comeback after a quick $440 loss meant a lot to me at the time, and it still does today. My playing partner for the day was my friend, Mel. His position as a senior executive - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-11-3/) - Spin Control Chapter 2 Over the past three years, I’ve debated whether or not to even write about this particular subject with any kind of specificity and detail. Two of our dice-influencing friends, QBinUT and Bearish will confirm that I have long resisted the urge to publicly discuss or explain what I consider to be, - [A Fresh Look at OLD Systems on Winning](https://dicesetter.com/a-fresh-look-at-old-systems/) - Gamblers love "systems", and there has been a ton of them developed over the last century. Tracking, Counting and Charting methods trace multiple results. - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-7/) - Here’s The Fishing-Pole, Here’s the Bait…There’s the Lake A short while back, Irishsetter started a thread on his Message Board that asked, “If there was one single piece of advice you would give to a new aspiring dicesetter, or if you had to go through the learning process all over again, what is the one - [Random Thoughts from the Mad Professor](https://dicesetter.com/random-thoughts-from-the-mad-professor/) - With tongue firmly planted in cheek, some things sometimes occur to me as I am leaning up against the craps table waiting for a "chip-fill" or waiting until new dice are brought into the game near the end of a shift. Here are a few of those random thoughts: On Random Shooters (or… Why - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: July 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2015/) - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: August 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 8 Soft Touch Says - I love being in my garden during the summer months. Quiet time, just me, my flowers and my meditations. Flashback! While thinning some vines on the back wall, a seemingly endless task, I flashed on "The Wall". I asked Ed to re-print this article, as it is - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's Happy Holidays everyone! As we all take the time to enjoy our holiday season with good cheer and wishes, I would like to take the time to count my blessings and end the year thanking everyone for their continued support. Whether it was through the workshops or through the website and forum, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's If I had to stress only one thing to a craps player planning to be successful in and out of the casino, it would be this: The game is about you and only you! In working with those I interact with at the table, I get so many questions about how I - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2008/) - Soft Touch Says, Hello everyone. Fall season is upon us and I am reminded how this game I enjoy holds so much metaphorical meaning for me. As in the game, many things in our life happen in cycles. The seasons changing are a good example. Spring turns into summer and fall into winter. With it, we find - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: May 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2002/) - Volume I : Issue XIIMay 2002 If you look directly above, you'll see that this is the 12th issue of the Precision Shooter Newsletter. One year, wow. For those of you who have subscribed to the newsletter from the beginning, thanks for your ongoing support. (And thanks to Aparadim and MP for suggesting the newsletter) - [The Groove - I](https://dicesetter.com/the-groove-i/) - My next to last trip, just before Christmas was another disaster. At Mohegan Sun, I was at a table alone again and just stunk the place up! Every way I bet, the opposite came up. I passed when I was on the don'ts and sevened out when I was right betting. SRR was in the - [Chicago - New Years 90 Minutes & Gone!](https://dicesetter.com/chicago-new-years-90-minutes-gone/) - After being slightly - (totally??) - driven crazy by seven, (that's right SEVEN), teenage girls screaming, (what they said were "Rocking Songs"), into the night on New Years Eve - my much better half sugessted that as a gift for allowing the gathering in my basement - "Lets go to the boat"!!! As it was - [And Sometimes You Need A Little Luck Too](https://dicesetter.com/and-sometimes-you-need-a-little-luck-too/) - Normally I don’t post my own trip reports, but as word got out that there were a few of us in Vegas this past weekend, I thought I’d oblige this time. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Well, actually Ugly came first. Friday: Venetian. Everything about this session went wrong for me. Bad sign - [Last Morn In Biloxi](https://dicesetter.com/last-morn-in-biloxi/) - After having practiced my dice tossing for the last couple of weeks and taking notes of results, I decided on my trip to Biloxi to only play the Don't and not touch the dice. After playing 3 sessions on the Don't in Vicksburg and Biloxi, and being up $121, I decided I`d play one more - [Rhythm Dice Setter's Report](https://dicesetter.com/rhythm-dice-setters-report/) - Back from staying at Venetian. Good trip plus used comps for room and food. Ate at Venetian twice,Frontier once, Harrah's twice and to Sam Woo's chinatown once. All comp except last one that we visited before driving home. I used the cross sixes coming out with a $5 horn bet and the table min. was - [New Setter's First Outing](https://dicesetter.com/new-setters-first-outing/) - Well here's my report from the Shreveport trip (It's long... but I decided I would put it in writing as much for me as to tell you what happened): We fought a headwind flying down and made it by 2:30 yesterday. Grabbed a cab to Harrah's and checked in, settled into our room and even - [Something New in Shreveport](https://dicesetter.com/something-new-in-shreveport/) - Well, I checked into Harrah's at 5:15, got the family settled in the room, then headed down to the pit. Nothing but $10 action - and me very light on bankroll, so I strolled over to Hollywood to cash a coupon and check out the action. All tables on lower level were closed - but - [The Precision Shooter's Dictionary](https://dicesetter.com/the-precision-shooters-dictionary/) - [Quick Start Your Precision Shooting!](https://dicesetter.com/quick-start-your-precision-shooting/) - Check Out Personal Lessons and Craps Playbook Offered Here. New to precision shooting? Having trouble with the grips or the sets or the throw? Are you looking for direct instruction on the mechanics of dice setting? Or maybe you've got some experience and have some bugs to work out with your dice setting or just - [The Missing Ingredient](https://dicesetter.com/the-missing-ingredient/) - Recently, while in Las Vegas, I met with a student who arranged for private dice instruction. He wanted help understanding metaphysical elements and how they apply to the dice game. Two components that he asked about were affirmations and right time, right place, and right action. The student confided his belief in affirmations. He said - [I Have Been to the Mountain](https://dicesetter.com/i-have-been-to-the-mountain/) - Recently I had the opportunity to take a little vacation up to Oregon to visit the City of Roses, also known as Portland. Now as any devoted die hard dice shooter would do, the first question I asked was “Where’s the closest casino where I can throw the dice?”. As it turns out, there is - [A Year With the Dice Coach](https://dicesetter.com/a-year-with-the-dice-coach-2/) - “Not Always in the Craps Pits” As my husband and I sat reflecting on our experiences during this past year, it occurred to me that I’ve spent a whole year pushing the gaming envelope. Throughout the year, Dice Coach and I have constantly encouraged each other to experience new ideas and strategies in Craps play. - [The Do's and Don'ts of Dice Playbook](https://dicesetter.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-dice-playbook/) - The Only Dice Playbook You will ever Need!The Do’s and Don’ts of Dice™ Playbook is a comprehensive presentation in a PDF.There are 82 pages, 50,900 words, dedicated to a best practice for playing dice. Testimonial - Published with permission. Michael, I just wanted to give you a little update since purchasing your playbook. 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This was my first outing using precision shooting so I was using a very conservative betting strategy. I was also very nervous so I did not stay long I say I rolled the dice about 15 to 20 times and I walked - [The Dice Surfaces](https://dicesetter.com/the-dice-surfaces/) - The two 5's are on the Horizontal Surface 4 and 3 are on the front Vertical Surface,the back vertical surface (down table is 3 and 4) Left Die Axis 6 & 1, Right Die Axis 1 & 6 - [Dice Probability Table](https://dicesetter.com/dice-probability-table/) - Dice are precision instruments engineered to very strict specifications. The boxman will inspect the dice for any flaws such as nicks or chips before putting them into play. If the dice are thrown off the table they have to be inspected before being put back into play. The average life of a pair of dice - [Chicago Trip Nov. 1 - 4](https://dicesetter.com/chicago-trip-nov-1-4/) - Hi all. Back from my Chicago weekend. Forgive me in advance as I am not as adept at these trips reports as our pal Heavy! We began our play at the Grand Vic in Elgin. BTW, many setters I know in that area told me to avoid the Grand Vic -- unfriendly staff, heat to - [Billy's Vegas Trip](https://dicesetter.com/billys-vegas-trip/) - All of you have read my posts on last weeks stay in the promised land. My sleep patterns have returned so I thought I would post something on the trip.I dont have my notebook at the office and as you have read I haven't recieved a spanking of that magnatude since I released the parking - [Bossier City Hit & Run Session](https://dicesetter.com/bossier-city-hit-run-session/) - Well, I stopped in the office to clean up a little paperwork this morning, finished up around eleven and made a snap decision to run over to the boats. I knew Black Cloud (Frank) was over at Jack's teepee in Bossier, so I thought I'd drop in and see how things were rolling.Hit the casino - [Engineer Trip Report](https://dicesetter.com/engineer-trip-report/) - I made a six-hour stop over to the Mohegan Sun Casino, on the first day of the New Year. The inner path circle in Great Tepee contained thousands of gamblers, shoulder to shoulder. You could not see your feet on the carpet so deep were the crowds. I thought to myself that it may be - [Reflections on The River](https://dicesetter.com/reflections-on-the-river/) - At the beginning, let me say, that I was definitely skeptical about dice setting. So if you are looking for some can’t miss guidance from a grizzled veteran of dice setting, hit the back button on your browser, cause this is not the place! Indeed, I always considered dice to be about as predictable as - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-4/) - An Editorial Note from the Mad Professor I’ve received a surprising amount of e-mail from readers regarding this series of articles. Two themes stand out in the correspondence. The first is the amount of surprise that people express when they find out the value of a match-play coupon that they previously just discarded. People seem - [Meet "Soft Touch"](https://dicesetter.com/meet-soft-touch/) - Deborah “Soft Touch” Garcia is likely the most authoritative woman craps player in the world today. She is frequently at the tables in Las Vegas and other great locations.With her philosophy of helping others to help him/her self, she explores the different dimensions of the game teaching students that the casino is a reflection of what - [Not Too Tall](https://dicesetter.com/not-too-tall/) - Sent Sunday, May 3, 2016 8:29 AM Dear Sir, I have been doing ok with my dice playing. Not to big yet, but by practicing every day and going to the casino ounce a week I have made a little profit. Last night I did ok picked about 500 but only by playing carefully and - [Spring Breakers Visit Dice University](https://dicesetter.com/spring-breakers-visit-dice-university/) - "Craps Babes in the Dice Woods" This past March, seniors from Rice University signed up for an introduction to the gaming world with the Dice Coach. As the subtitle suggests, these students possessed little to no knowledge of the game of Craps. But, they had the key ingredients to be successful at this game - - [From The Newsgroups](https://dicesetter.com/from-the-newsgroups/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Three Finger Grip](https://dicesetter.com/three-finger-grip/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. SILVER HI GUYS,WHERE SHOULD MY FINGERTIPS BE ON A 3 FINGER GRIP. I HAVE - [Golden Goose Comments](https://dicesetter.com/golden-goose-comments/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Black List](https://dicesetter.com/black-list/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Parr Heat](https://dicesetter.com/parr-heat/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Heavy's Dice Set - Straight Sixes](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-dice-set-straight-sixes/) - Questions about the Straight Sixes Dice SetSubject: HEAVY’S SET DISTRIBUTIONS Ed: The following link on your website; presents the most logical, statistical and compelling case I’ve read on dice setting since I began conducting some internet research on the subject. http://dicesetter.com/heavy/heavy10setchart.htm Having said that, I'm confused on the axis concept. You described it well, but in the - [Heavy on...](https://dicesetter.com/heavy-on/) - Steve "Heavy" Haltom, Heavy is an Army trained craps player and has been interested in dice influencing for numerous years. Studying dice control and setti ... - [I Don’t Get It](https://dicesetter.com/i-dont-get-it/) - Hello Professor, I have been reading your blogs with much interest in regard to your approach to “applied metaphysics”. It seems to me that you have discovered a missing link to gaining a real advantage over the house edge. I have read your blogs and tried to use your suggestions when I play craps. However, - [Proposition Bet Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/proposition-bet-payoffs/) - Now for the worst and MOST FUN wagers on the table. Proposition bets. You can memorize this page if you wish, but when it comes to the proposition bets; "... - [Place Bet Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/place-bet-payoffs/) - Place bet amounts are the easiest to wrap your brain around. Unless you are very new to the game, you know the basics about place betting. There are two keys... - [Lay Bet Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/lay-bet-payoffs/) - As wagers go, Lay Bets are one of the most misunderstood on the table. One reason for this is that the majority of craps players have NEVER laid against a number. (If you're of the mindset that "dark side" bettors somehow are a jinx at the table, get over it) There's a cause and effect - [Top Grip](https://dicesetter.com/top-grip/) - ( 2 / 3 / 4 / and 5 Fingered) Get-a-Grip... Top Grip: Here is the 4 fingered: and the 5 fingered: Rear view of the five fingere ... - [Lesson 2 - The Comprehensive "Lingo" of Craps](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-2-the-lingo-of-craps/) - Learn How to Play Craps! You have to know the lingo if you want to play the game - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2009/) - Game Breaking Words… Take a moment to flash back to watching cartoons in pajamas. Do you remember “Good Conscience” and “Bad Conscience”? Sure you do! Sitting on one shoulder whispering in the right ear was an angel and on the other shoulder a little devil was whispering misleading words of mischief. Consider the words Can't, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2006/) - Soft Touch Says... Hello Everyone! Thanks for all the wonderful and positive feed back I have been getting regarding the changes on the site and the forum. Change is good. Actually, life is change. Change is constant in our universe as reflected in our game. Why are we craps players if it is - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2002/) - Volume II : Issue IV Well, September was a whirlwind. This past month saw both the most visitors ever on the site in a given month and the most new subscribers to the newsletter. Between the site, the September 20th seminar, and planning for the November Clinic in Las Vegas, I've been one busy dog. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's It’s Time For A Dice Party! And, You’re All Invited! Mark your calendar folks and plan to be in Las Vegas Saturday, September 30th, 2006. Have you “lost that lovin’ feeling” for your craps game? Do you feel it is time to get back to craps basics? If you are nodding your - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2006 Xtra Edition](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2006-xtra-edition/) - Soft Touch Says! News Flash! This Just Announced! Listen Up Boys! MP’s book, The Mad Professor’s CrapShooting Bible, is now available to order from me. Back in February of this year, my editor posted a notice that I would be selling MP’s book. This was in response to a forum post The Lion made inquiring about Mad - [The Remarkable Journey of Dice Coach Beau Parker](https://dicesetter.com/about-the-dice-coach-beau-parker/) - My gambling career began on my 16th birthday, ... and almost ended that same day! My Dad had treated me to a Las Vegas holiday for my birthday and was dete ... - [Revolutionize Your Luck: A Year with the Dice Coach](https://dicesetter.com/a-year-with-the-dice-coach/) - As my husband and I sat reflecting on our experiences during this past year, it occurred to me that I’ve spent a whole year pushing the gaming envelope. - [All Fishermen Are Liars Except for Me and You](https://dicesetter.com/all-fishermen-are-liars-except-for-me-and-you/) - You're not gonna believe this, but this is the way it actually happened. A friend gave me a gaming book, that explained all the different types of games, one... - [Unlocking Success: A Different Way of Thinking](https://dicesetter.com/a-different-way-of-thinking/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the ear ... - [Haven't You Ever Heard of the Pass Line?](https://dicesetter.com/havent-you-ever-heard-of-the-pass-line/) - At least a couple of times each casino day, fellow players asks me: "Why do you put so much emphasis on Place betting the 6 & 8 over everything else on the table?" Yes, they already know that the 6 & 8 will roll an average of five times each, while the 7 will only - [Different Dice...Different Throw?](https://dicesetter.com/different-dice-different-throw/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Different Dice...Different Throw? Boxcars1212 I was getting pretty cocky as my SRR was up - [Embark on an Omniumgatherum Journey: Powerful Insights in Short Essays](https://dicesetter.com/a-omniumgatherum-a-collection-of-short-essays/) - Do You Miss the Comfort of Relying on Luck? For anyone who has practiced precision shooting for a reasonable amount of time, this would seem to be a ... - [Elevate Your Game: Mastering Precision with Aim Flush](https://dicesetter.com/aim-flush/) - A friend of mine recently opened a drinking establishment, commonly referred to as a bar. Shortly after her grand opening, I dropped by with a friend after... - [Instincts](https://dicesetter.com/instincts/) - Here's a little visual examination. Look at the image below and follow the instructions at the bottom. So what's the point of this little test? The image above is playing a little trick on your brain. Your eyes THINK they see black/gray dots in the periphery, but when they focus on where the black - [A Cold-Nosed Tale Of Intrigue And Excitement](https://dicesetter.com/a-cold-nosed-tale/) - In one phase of my life I was an avid hunter, particularly deer hunting. We used deer hounds to run the deer because most of the woods and swamps we hunted... - [1,000,000 Rolls by JustMikeF](https://dicesetter.com/1000000-rolls/) - Discover the power of strategic dice rolling with 1,000,000 rolls! Uncover insights and strategies to master your game on Dicesetter.com. - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-7/) - I had a ton of help from our friend HSC III in preparing this article. In actual fact, he did all the work and I had all the fun. While he was fine-tuning the difficult technical aspects of it, I was sitting back merely thinking about the best way to describe how to do it. - [The CRAT Program](https://dicesetter.com/the-crat-program/) - Editor's note 2016: This page was published around 2003. The information is antiquated however, we are leaving the page up as a "museum piece", documenting what once was. CRAT was designed to provide the enlightened few whom believe that with sufficient practice and dedication to developing the ART of Precision Dice Rolling, you can ultimately - [Other Grips](https://dicesetter.com/other-grips/) - * * * Please note this page has MANY pictures and may take awhile to load.* * * Click Here For Diagonal Grips Click Here For Examples of Stacking Click Here for Top and Bottom Grips Click Here For Mickey D's "The Bowler" more grips below! The 'Ideal' Grip This too comes from the Kononenko - [Mickey D's "The Bowler"](https://dicesetter.com/mickey-ds-the-bowler/) - I’ve developed a new grip I call “The Bowler”. I call it that because it looks exactly like the way you hold a bowling ball. - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-2/) - After a great dinner at Paco’s Hideaway, courtesy of the pit-folks at the Sahara, we needed to walk-off the weight of our Mexican feast. Venturing into the charted, but sometimes hostile territory surrounding the Stratosphere Hotel is not for the faint of heart. It was still early evening with the sun still fully lighting our - [This Grip's for You](https://dicesetter.com/this-grips-for-you/) - There are numerous ways to grab and hold of two dice. I have tried and used the five-finger grip, and the four-finger grip, and finally settled on the two-finger grip. For clarity and to satisfy the anatomy experts, the “thumb” is one of the necessary digits involved, in order to accomplish any of the grips, - [Stacking](https://dicesetter.com/stacking/) - Though I prefer to throw the dice side by side, there are many dice setters who stack the dice instead and swear by it. I have experimented with stacking only to find that my mechanics are more suited to the side by side throw. To stack, you use the pre set you most prefer and - [The Diagonal](https://dicesetter.com/the-diagonal/) - I first got a glimpse of this grip in the Yuri Kononenko book this is a three or four fingered grip (3 finger shown), where instead of gripping the flat surface of the dice, you grip the dice at the corners, thusly holding them diagonally. This grip gives you an amazing amount of control over - [Gilligan, the Skipper, and The Mad Professor](https://dicesetter.com/gilligan-the-skipper-and-the-mad-professor/) - I felt like I was on the good ship S.S. Minnow for two months. We were never marooned on a deserted island. We didn't have to cooper up washing machines and TV sets using coconut shells, bicycle parts and banana leaves. And we didn't have to build bamboo huts and eat lizard tails - [How To Build Your Own Practice Table](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-build-your-own-practice-table/) - New & ImprovedUpgraded Practice Table With Shooting Station Looking for Dice Layouts, Chip Rail and Corners for your table find them here. Before you start your pactice table, maybe refresh your knowlege of the game with Free Craps Lessons? Practice Table Construction (updated 05/30/02) Materials: (total cost about $200) Tools: The sides and bottom base - [Lesson 3 - The Dice Probability Chart](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-3-the-dice-probability-chart/) - Dice are precision instruments engineered to very strict specifications. The boxman will inspect the dice for any flaws such as nicks or chips before putting them into play. If the dice are thrown off the table they have to be inspected before being put back into play. The average life of a pair of dice - [Lifestyles of the Precision-Shooter](https://dicesetter.com/lifestyles-of-the-precision-shooter/) - I have been saying for a long time that playing craps professionally is not so much a career as it is a lifestyle. When I am at home, I live a fairly normal life. I attend to everyday things like paying the bills, and preparing dinner for friends and guests. I collect vintage and exotic - [How To Grip The Dice - The Evolution](https://dicesetter.com/how-i-holdem/) - This is a picture of my original grip, the 3 fingered front grip. Once I had the dice situated in the pre-set of my choice, I used my thumb on one side, and ... - [My Sets](https://dicesetter.com/my-sets/) - The fives are on both horizontal surfaces, the four is on one vertical surface, the three is on the other vertical surface. The six and one are on the axis. - [Strategy 2 - Three Point Molly](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-2-three-point-molly/) - "Three Point Molly" (use if table is hot) Goal: To have three numbers working for you at all times. Basic Gist: Pass Line Bet w/ 2X odds, 2 Come Line Bets w/ 2X odds – Max Loss $45 Make a Pass Line bet.Backup your Pass Line bet with single or double odds.Make a - [Strategy 3 - Anything But 7](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-3-anything-but-7/) - Anything But Seven (similar to iron cross, strategy # 14 but w/no pass line bet)Goal: To win on any number thrown except a Seven. Basic Gist: Cover all possibilities except for a 7 DO NOT LEAVE UP FOR MORE THAN 1 OR 2 HITS! – Max Loss $39 Best if used when point is 5, 6, - [Strategy 4 - Craig's #1 Method](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-4-craigs-1-method/) - Craig’s #1 Craps Method. Basic Gist: After the 5,6,7 or 8 have been thrown 2 or 3 times, place a field bet, uses Martingale System Max Loss – Could be huge. This method is so eloquently simple that most people can’t even believe it. My whole method centers around the field, which lies in the - [Strategy 5 - Bet On the 7](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-5-bet-on-the-7/) - Basic Gist: Wait five non 7 rolls and place a bet on the one roll bet for the 7. Uses Martingale System of betting progression. Max Loss – Huge The method basically entails having about $200-400 in chips on your tray, so that you can once again chase any losses up at least 6 rolls - [Strategy 19 - Professor H's Don't Pass Strategy](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-19-professor-hs-dont-pass-strategy/) - Professor H's method of play on the don't is intended to accomplish two things:(1) playing time, and (2) occasional comparatively large wins.Lay odds progressively, increasing the don't pass line bet only after reaching the maximum table odds.To lay odds progressively, use an odds table similar to the one below. This odds table is for use - [Strategy 20 - A Peek Inside the Mad Professor's Playbook](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-20-a-peek-inside-the-mad-professors-playbook/) - Many people say to me "Okay, we've seen how you shoot, and now we KNOW that Precision-Shooting actually works, but how do you bet to maximize your earnings?" With that in mind, I've decided to open up my PLAYBOOK and let you have a peek inside. This is not the Holy Grail. It doesn't contain - [Strategy 21 - Can't Lose After The Come Out Roll](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-21-cant-lose-after-the-come-out-roll/) - Basic Gist: Get past the Come Out, and you'll win.Max Loss: $29Note: Must be played at a $1 table in a casino that allows 30 X Free Odds or more. This involves betting against the shooter, and then hedging whatever point is established so that you win if the point is made or the player - [Strategy 22 - Heavy's Playbook](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-22-heavys-playbook/) - Let's take my bankroll first. On an overnighter to the boats I'll usually play four sessions. Sometimes more if I'm doing a hit and run routine. Or if I'm working a grind I may just play two. But total hours played will range from 8 to 16. I shoot for an average session of 2 - [Strategy 23 - At the Dark End of the Street](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-23-at-the-dark-end-of-the-street/) - From time to time just about every accomplished dice setter gives thought to turning pro. Can it be done? Unquestionably. If a player has sufficient bankroll... - [Strategy 1 - Classic Regression](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-1-classic-regression/) - Goal: To make a profit on one hit. Basic Gist: No Pass Bet, $12 on the 6 and 8 – Max Loss$24 In this strategy, you wait until the shooter has made his/her point before placing your bets. After the Point is made you will place two units or $12.00 on both the 6 - [Strategy 10 - Craps CPR System - Conservative](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-10-craps-cpr-system-conservative/) - Basic Gist: No Pass Bet, 2 place bets, adjust as they hit Maximum Loss: $12 Some friends of mine were heading to the casino to play craps for the first time. One member of the group had a limited bankroll and wanted to play only one place number at a time. She asked if there - [Strategy 11 - The Put Bet](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-11-the-put-bet/) - The Put Bet – apply this along with other pass line strategies A New Use For An Old Bet A "Put" bet is a old, rarely used wager that was made on the pass line after the shooter established his point. For example, say you have no bets and the shooter rolls a six, your - [Strategy 12 - Cold Table Bet – Anything But the 7 with a Don’t Pass!](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-12-cold-table-bet-anything-but-the-7-with-a-dont-pass/) - Max Loss - $42 You have to have place bets hit at least once to minimize a loss. (don’t use if LOT’S of 7’s are coming up.) It is probably not too hard to find a cold table. Just walk around and look for lots of empty spaces at the table, and people with few - [Strategy 13 -  $34 Inside](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-13-34-inside/) - Basic Gist: No Pass Bet, wait 2 rollers who throw at least 2 inside numbers, then put place bets on the 5,6,8,9. Max Loss: $34 There are two ways to play this system based on how the table is running. You determine this by how many inside numbers are being thrown on average whether its - [Strategy 14 - Iron Cross](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-14-iron-cross/) - Basic Gist: Anything but 7 with a Pass Line Bet Max Loss: $44 (Have to have at least 1 place bet hit to minimize losses. Don’t use if lots of sevens showing) Buy in at a $5 table for at least $200. Make a $5 pass line bet. Whatever the point, back it up with double - [Strategy 15 - No 4 or No 10](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-15-no-4-or-no-10/) - No 4 or No 10 – Good for a cold or choppy table Basic Gist: Lay the 4 and/or the 10 and hope that 7 is thrown before the 4 or 10. Max Loss: $41 on 1 lay $82 if you lay both You can make this bet and take it down at anytime. You - [Strategy 16 - The Bdalt System](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-16-the-bdalt-system/) - Basic Gist: Complicated, requires large bankroll, but probably can be adjusted for small bankroll. Max Loss: $1501. To keep the casino advantage (house edge) as low as possible, I prefer to play at casinos that offer 10 times odds on their craps tables 2. I usually buy in for $2,000. My loss limit is 1/2 - [Strategy 17 - The Patrick System](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-17-the-patrick-system/) - The Patrick System (Wrong Side Strategy) This is a system named for John Patrick. The most popular systems instructor in the world. Step One The objective of this step is to nullify the influence of the 7 on the comeout roll. The way we will do this is to place $5 on the Passline and - [Stepladder Strategy On The Dark Side](https://dicesetter.com/stepladder-strategy-on-the-dark-side/) - Table of CRAPS RESULTS for the STEPLADDER (DON’T PASS) STRATEGY,As Played at CASINO DE MONTREAL from 1-15-01 to 3-26-01. Stepladder Strategy to date has won 109 sessions and lost 25 sessions for a net total of $2,015 - [Stepladder Strategy On The Dark Side](https://dicesetter.com/stepladder-strategy-on-the-dark-side-2/) - Table of CRAPS RESULTS for the STEPLADDER (DON’T PASS) STRATEGY,As Played at CASINO DE MONTREAL from 1-15-01 to 3-26-01. Stepladder Strategy to date has won 109 sessions and lost 25 sessions for a net total of $2,015 - [Stop, Drop, and Roll!](https://dicesetter.com/stop-drop-and-roll/) - As a child, you were taught to Stop, Drop, and Roll to save yourself if you ever found yourself on fire. As a craps player, the same theory still holds true in regards to saving your bankroll if the level of casino heat gets too high. If you have been reading the message board - [Soliloquy of Hamlische The Dice Influencer](https://dicesetter.com/soliloquy-of-hamlische-the-dice-influencer/) - To set, or not to set, that is the question:Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outraged dealers,And to take arms against the tyranny of probability, so worthy a foe.And by opposing, overcome the house advantage: Alas to throw once more, and to sleep,No more. To sleep, to dream; - [Stocking Your Tool Box](https://dicesetter.com/stocking-your-tool-box/) - By Stephen “heavy” Haltom My daughter has spent years as a student of the martial arts. She has her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and has cross-trained with some of the world’s greatest martial arts masters. She attends weekly Black Belt Masters Classes, teaches two beginner classes a week and works out with - [Some Assembly Required…](https://dicesetter.com/some-assembly-required/) - What I am about to share is not so much a secret as overlooked and forgotten elements of gaming strategy. It seems that there is not enough coverage written on this ignored subject. It reminds me of the enclosed directions when, “some assembly is required”. I tear into the box, barely glancing at the neatly - [Stance](https://dicesetter.com/stance/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Mickey D You guys know I'm a newbie so please forgive this fundamental question, - [SRR Question](https://dicesetter.com/srr-question/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. SRR Question 16not36 As a newcomer to the concept of controlled throwing of dice, - [SRR Calculations](https://dicesetter.com/srr-calculations/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. SRR Calculations Heavy Long Arm's message about unrealistic expectations on SRR prompts me to - [Spanked By A Point-Seven-Out?](https://dicesetter.com/spanked-by-a-point-seven-out/) - Have a successive string of point seven outs? Your confidence, along with your bankroll shot to pieces due to successive Point-Seven-Outs? With your ego wounded and spanked, and your game unbalanced, what is a craps player to do? I’ll openly admit I have experienced this interesting and emotionally based occurrence during a game. Still, it - [Slaughtering A Sacred Cow](https://dicesetter.com/slaughtering-a-sacred-cow/) - If you haven’t realized it by now, I am not the most conventional of craps player…nor am I the most conventional of thinkers. You’ll hardly EVER see me play the Pass or Don’t Pass Line in a casino. The only time that I’ll have money on either Line is if I am shooting the dice. - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-8/) - Daddy, How Many Stars Are In The Universe? "MP, on average how many sessions per day, hands per session, and money per wager would it take to make $1000 a day shooting from the Don'ts?" In a nutshell...it doesn't take much…but it could take a lot. It all depends on what your base-bet is and - [Shooting From The Don’ts…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-dontsa-journey-of-opportunity-part-9/) - As a border city from across Detroit, Michigan, you would think that the Big Three from Motown (no, not Ford, GM and Chrysler…but rather, MGM Grand, Greektown and Motor City Casino) would easily overshadow their Canadian neighbor, Casino Windsor, to the south-east; and to some extent it does. If the sheer number of craps tables - [Smash Mouth](https://dicesetter.com/smash-mouth/) - One evening, a week or two back, I’m surfing the craps message boards. I’m sitting in the living room with my sons, who have just popped the movie Shrek into the VCR. Just as I stumble across a thread from a dice influencing “skeptic,” the opening scene of the movie begins to play. If - [Slumps Verses Money Management…](https://dicesetter.com/slumps-verses-money-management/) - Anyone who plays enough cards or dice will eventually experience a slump. However, what may seem like a slump could actually have more to do with money management and controlling the losses. I recommend keeping a journal of your sessions. Your journal can reveal patterns of your play and provide reasons why you are having - [So What's Really Important?](https://dicesetter.com/so-whats-really-important/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. So What's Really Important? Irishsetter I responded to a thread on heavy's new board - [Sisters In Sin City Turn A Profit!](https://dicesetter.com/sisters-in-sin-city-turn-a-profit/) - SO, WHY DON'T I SEE MORE WOMEN AT THE CRAPS TABLES?Okay Ladies, it's time for us to take the casinos by the "cajones" at the craps tables. It is about how now, more than ever, we can take control of the dice at the craps tables. But before I tell you how to win big, - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 19](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-19/) - Part 19 My over-riding passion in writing all of these articles, and frankly in ultimately allowing Stanford Wong to publish my book; is so that players can finally bridge the gaping and disappointingly wide chasm between the edge that their de-randomized throws produce...and the profits that their skills should be generating. Making the connection between - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 20](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-20/) - Part 20 Today we are going to dive into the whole how-much-money-do-I-REALLY-need-to-properly-exploit-my-edge question in extraordinary detail. Having An Edge Does Not Guarantee a Profit Even if you play with a substantial advantage over the casino, it does not guarantee that you will always emerge with a profit. Edge is one thing, but the win-some, lose-some - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 21](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-21/) - Part 21 Let me ask you something. How long has it been since your dice-influencing winnings doubled your total gaming bankroll? Let’ ... - [Secrets of Winning - Adapting to Tables Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/adapting-to-tables-part-1/) - Three Labrador retrievers - a brown one, a yellow one and a black one are sitting in the waiting room at the vet's office when they strike up a conversation. - [Secrets Of Winning - Adapting to Tables Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/adapting-to-tables-part-2/) - I’ve long said that if you use the same one throw to the same target of every craps table the results will almost always vary. What works great on one table, is a stone-cold loser on another. We initially explored this subject in Adapting to Tables - Part I In our continuing quest to derive - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-3/) - As a dice-influencer, your task is to de-randomize the dice to a point where you have an exploitable edge over the casino. Thereafter, your primary task is to determine which wagers your shooting proficiency gives you the biggest advantage over, and then to wager your money in such a way so as to produce the - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-4/) - Reconciling Win-Rate With Roll-Survival Rate If we look at strictly flat-betting a wager like $22-Inside, we know that it takes several hits to pay for itself before finally emerging with a profit: For a straight, non-pressed, non-regressed $22-Inside wager, it takes four winning hits before it pays for itself and delivers a profit. Unfortunately, when - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-5/) - Using Different Steepness Ratios In Part Four of this series, we looked at the profitability of using a $110-Inside to $22-Inside regression. That equates to a 5:1 regression-ratio. Part One of this series explains in detail what regression-ratios are, and how we use them. Simply stated: The steeper the regression-ratio is; the higher, earlier and - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-6/) - A Word About Global Bets I refer to multi-number wagers like Inside (5, 6, 8, and 9), Across (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10), Outside (4, 5, 9, and 10), Even (4, 6, 8, and 10), Iron Cross (5, 6, 8, and Field) and similar, as “global bets”, because they are semi or fully-encompassing - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-7/) - It doesn't matter how well you CAN play. It matters how well you DO play. Your task as an advantage-player, is to figure out how good your own shooting actually is, and then match it with properly-sized exploitable wagers. The dice-set that you use and the indicative Foundation Frequencies that your toss-dynamic produces, is what - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-8/) - When compared to flat-betting, the use of an Initial Steep Regression (ISR) provides a superior return-on-investment that is just too darn good to ignore. The Proof Is In The PROFIT In case you haven’t figured it out by now, the term “flat-bet” can just as easily be replaced with “Kelly Criterion bet”. The “Kelly” - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-9/) - I Shouldn’t Be Surprised, but I’m Still Amazed I’ll tell you quite frankly, I find it funny when a player says that he tried using a regression-style bet a time or two, but it didn’t work out, so he decided to never try it again. I wonder to myself if that same player abandoned Passline-wagers, - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-11/) - The use of Initial Steep Regressions control and regulate the amount of negative volatility that your bankroll will have to endure during any given session. Two of the primary aspects of that control come from the roll-duration decay-rate and the bet-survival rate that your currently valid in-casino SRR-rate produces for each bet. These fundamental volatility-range - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-12/) - With the use of Initial Steep Regressions, a novice dice-influencer can reap larger and much more consistent monetary rewards from the same skill-level and the same bet-level than flat-betting or ramped-up bet-pressing can. Equally, an advanced player can extract a steadier and even higher income from his current skill-set on a much more predictable basis - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-14/) - No matter how good your dice-influencing skills are, you will generally have more short (1 to 8 roll) point-cycle hands than you do of the medium (9 to 20 roll) variety. Moreover, you will have even fewer long (21 to 50 point-cycle rolls), even fewer mini-mega (51 to 70 rolls) ones, and finally much a - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-15/) - The main reason I wanted to share the mathematically-based efficacy of Steep Regression exploitability in this series, is so that other players who are still a little skeptical about its use might finally be able to bridge the frustratingly difficult advantage-play chasm between their validated dice-influencing skill and the inconsistency of their redeemable profit. The - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 16](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-16/) - Today we are taking a behind-the-scenes look at the process by which Steep Regressions work so well for advantage-players. Effort IN…Profit OUT If you don't put the necessary effort INTO calculating your validated in-casino point-cycle SRR, then it makes it much tougher to extract your rightfully deserved profit OUT of it. Steep Regressions let you - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 17](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-17/) - Today we are heading into an advantage-play area that will allow you to extract not only more profit from the same level of play, but also help you understand how the slimmest of margins over the house can offer all kinds of profit as long as your other non-advantage bets are minimized. Developing Your Edge - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 18](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-18/) - The number of dice-influencers who THROW with an edge over the house is quite large, but the number of dice-influencers who actually BET with an edge over the house is still quite disappointingly low. I can guarantee that the next couple of chapters in this series will show you how to extract more profit from - [Shooting from the Don’t…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-donta-journey-of-opportunity-part-11/) - I made an informal pact with a group of players who frequent the small tribal casinos of Northern Michigan and Wisconsin. We agreed not to openly trumpet just how incredibly good the tables are in these known-only-to-a-few gaming-houses, if everyone in the group agrees to strictly keep their betting-levels within the tight win-tolerance comfort-level confines - [Shooting from the Don’t…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-donta-journey-of-opportunity-part-12/) - In accordance with the informal pact that I made with a group of players who frequent the small tribal casinos of Northern Michigan and Wisconsin, not to openly trumpet just how incredibly good the tables are in those known-only-to-a-few gaming-houses; I’ll keep the details about the outstanding WI playing-conditions to an absolute minimum, and instead - [Shooting from the Don’t…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-donta-journey-of-opportunity-part-14/) - As soon as you look at a map of Canada, it’s easy to figure out why most sane people who decide to go to Calgary, Alberta usually fly there instead of driving. Well, they don’t call me the MAD Professor for nothing…so of course I decided to drive; which meant traversing a lot of prairie - [Shooting from the Don’t…A Journey of Opportunity - Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-from-the-donta-journey-of-opportunity-part-15/) - There were tears of joy and sorrow with moments of frustration and confusion where more than a few harsh words were spoken…but enough about checking into my hotel, let’s talk about craps. I’ll keep this simple. I had a great time playing for an entire week in Edmonton, Alberta. While my crapshooting was pretty good, - [Secrets Of The Table Lay Out](https://dicesetter.com/secrets-of-the-table-lay-out/) - What you need to understand is that the game of Craps is designed to tempt you into making wagers to “The House” advantage for the sake of getting a quick result. ALL proposition bets in the center of the table are structured heavily in favor of “The House”. If you want to learn quickly what - [Seminar Weekend](https://dicesetter.com/seminar-weekend/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Irishsetter Many of you will be attending next week's festivities.... Some words of caution/common - [Rolling Thunder - Throwing Technique](https://dicesetter.com/rolling-thunder-throwing-technique/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Raising Your Consciousness and Fattening Your Wallet](https://dicesetter.com/raising-your-consciousness-and-fattening-your-wallet/) - Part One In the Why Do You Do The Things You Do? article, I started to tell you about my friend “Al”. I want to continue that stream of thought, because it contains a number of useful things that I have integrated into my own game. You may want to consider them for inclusion into - [Potholes on the Road to Success](https://dicesetter.com/potholes-on-the-road-to-success/) - If you live in the north-east, Spring not only brings fresh things to life, but it also gives birth to potholes and huge cracks as reminders of the winter that just passed. That’s one of the reasons I like to be in the warmer climates during the colder months of the year. I love - [Regression Avoids Depression Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/regression-avoids-depression-part-10/) - Why ISR’s Offer More Profit Predictability The intelligent use of Initial Steep Regressions (ISR's) is the closest a player can come to accurately projecting his profit on a session-to-session, day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month and year-to-year basis. Nothing else comes closer to predicting how much profit an advantage-player can yield on a per-hand basis. By taking a - [Professional Precision-Shooter vs Full-Time Gambler](https://dicesetter.com/professional-precision-shooter-vs-full-time-gambler/) - Three buddies decided to take their wives on vacation for a week in Las Vegas. The week flew by and they all had a great time. After they returned home and the men went back to work, they sat around at break-time and discussed their vacation. The first guy says, "I don't think I'll ever - [Profit Skimming -101](https://dicesetter.com/profit-skimming-101/) - What Is “Skimming”? Simply, “skimming” is the process where you subtly remove some of the higher denomination $25 chips from your rail, and put them into your pocket. You can call it “rat-holing” or “bleeding-off”, or “squirreling away”, or “pocketing” or whatever you want. Why “Skim” Profit? As an ever-improving Precision-Shooter, you will find that - [Practicing Without A Table? Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/practicing-without-a-table-part-1/) - Numerous posts have been made on this site of how to practice your craps toss when you don’t have a craps table available. But, can you actually practice without a physical table, and without a set of dice? I believe you can! In 1971 I was living in the Los Angles area and was interested - [Practicing Without A Table? Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/practicing-without-a-table-part-2/) - Sometimes the most obvious ideas are the hardest to apply when it comes to our self. About 20 years ago I was listening to a cassette tape by Zig Ziggler, renowned author and speaker. As I recall the tape was titled “Your Input Determines You Output.” What I got out of listening to - [Putting in the Practice - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/putting-in-the-practice-part-6/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 6: Putting in the Practice "I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."Thomas Jefferson "The mode by which the inevitable - [Putting New Spins on Old Systems](https://dicesetter.com/putting-new-spins-on-old-systems/) - Someone is always coming up with exotic plays based on “due numbers,” the “law of averages,” or the “law of large numbers.” Often these plays involve placing all of the box numbers on the layout – leaving that action up for a specific number of rolls, then taking it all down. Of course, the - [Player Etiquette And It’s Effect On Winning.](https://dicesetter.com/player-etiquette-and-its-effect-on-winning/) - If you expect good service from your dealers, here are some things that you SHOULD NOT DO: DO NOT throw your wager(s) at the dealer(s). A good player will set the wager down cleanly on the table and clearly state the wager. Proposition bets can be set down to the dealers on BASE and then - [Pinball…it’s a lifestyle](https://dicesetter.com/pinballits-a-lifestyle/) - When I was a young boy, I loved playing pinball games. For a mere five cents I would get five balls to try to score enough points to light the replay gizmo. There was a hole at the top of my favorite table, right in the middle. When I produced a qualifying score and managed - [Precision Shooting For A Profit?](https://dicesetter.com/precision-shooting-for-a-profit/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Precision shooting for profit? - [Questions For Mad Professor & Others](https://dicesetter.com/questions-for-mad-professor-others/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Questions For Mad Professor & Others - [Practice Table - Felt Installation Ideas](https://dicesetter.com/practice-table-felt-installation-ideas/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. PorkChop Any ideas on the (best) - (any?) - method the attach the felt - [Practice](https://dicesetter.com/practice/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Vivek Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to precision rolling and had a few questions - [Playing With The Waves](https://dicesetter.com/playing-with-the-waves/) - [Planning Your Play and Playing Your Plan](https://dicesetter.com/planning-your-play-and-playing-your-plan/) - How many times have we all heard this phrase and not listened to it? Well, sometimes even the best of us fall victim to not doing this before a craps session. Losing sight of this "planning discipline" can prove disastrous when attempting to win at craps.A painful example of this occurred this past weekend. It - [Practice, Practice and More Practice…](https://dicesetter.com/practice-practice-and-more-practice/) - One of the most important elements for successful Craps play has to be your practice time. Once you have mastered the basics of the game, you should be practicing 15-20 minutes each day. This practice time should be set aside when you have no distractions, a time when you can really focus on your set, - [Real Practice Data](https://dicesetter.com/real-practice-data/) - This data is for the straight sixes come out set:The Dice Were Thrown 432 times * based on the total appearance of the actual number. (For instance the 4 can be made three ways, 1/3 - 3/1 and 2-2. So for every 3 appearances of the 4 one third of them should be a hard - [Past 1 - Casino Credit Update](https://dicesetter.com/casino-credit-update/) - Part One This is a three-part update on casino credit. Part One deals with the new Cash Transaction Reporting requirements, and what it means for you and your winnings. How to get credit, how to use it, and how to pay it back, are all covered, along with some useful tips. Part Two deals - [Past 2 - Casino Credit Update](https://dicesetter.com/casino-credit-update-2/) - Part Two This is Part Two of a three-part update on casino credit. In Part I we discussed the new Cash Transaction Reporting requirements, and what it means for you and your winnings. How to get credit, how to use it, and how to pay it back, were covered, along with some useful tips. Now - [Past 3 - Casino Credit Update](https://dicesetter.com/casino-credit-update-3/) - Part Three In Part I of this series, we dealt with the new Cash Transaction Reporting requirements. How to get credit, how to use it, and how to pay it back, were all covered. In Part II, we dealt with the use and benefits of casino-credit, and how to raise your stature as a player - [Past 4 - Casino Credit Update](https://dicesetter.com/casino-credit-update-4/) - Part Four Click here for Part I, here for Part II or here for Part III of this series The subject of casino-credit is a popular one with frequent Vegas visitors and professional craps players alike. Both types need to stay on top of changes in the law or opportunities in casino operating procedures. Today’s - [Part 2 - Raising Your Consciousness and Fattening Your Wallet](https://dicesetter.com/part-2-raising-your-consciousness-and-fattening-your-wallet/) - Before we begin, I want to tell you that this series of articles is one of the most complicated that I have ever assembled. The reasons will be clear when you start reading about the whole thought-process that a number of professional players, including myself, have been using to improve their game. It was difficult - [Nuances of Winning Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/nuances-of-winning-part-1/) - My girlfriend has a problem with my Precision-Shooting articles. She’s got nothing against craps. Her casino-earnings alone keep her in a Christmas-shopping mode virtually 364 days of the year. In fact, she and Santa teamed up and had a brand-new 14-foot craps table from Paul-Son Gaming delivered to our home five days before Christmas. She’s - [Patterns, Prostitutes, Progressions, Pageantry and Profits](https://dicesetter.com/patterns-prostitutes-progressions-pageantry-and-profits/) - Welcome to Monte Carlo. Since 1929, the Grand Prix of Monaco is much more of a social event than just a stop on the Formula-One race circuit. The streets of Monte Carlo are filled with people who are hell-bent on partying, gambling, people watching, race spectating, seeing the famous mingle with the infamous, and above - [On Put Bets and Precision Shooting](https://dicesetter.com/on-put-bets-and-precision-shooting/) - A Roundtable with Heavy and the Mad Professor Mad Professor:For the Precision-Shooter, I think that Put bets can be a valuable tool in the casinos that allow it.When I play at Casino Royale in Vegas, that is one of the major attractions of the place. I'm not there for the food at Denny's, or the - [Okay, Who Cooked the Golden Goose?  Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/okay-who-cooked-the-golden-goose-part-1/) - There are some people out there who are jeopardizing a great thing. Precision-Shooting the dice at a craps table in a casino can generate all kinds of long and profitable rolls. As Martha Stewart would say, “That’s a good thing.” Some people can augment their income with the profit that they make off of this. - [Okay, Who Cooked the Golden Goose? - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/okay-who-cooked-the-golden-goose-part-2/) - Generating all kinds of long and profitable rolls, and augmenting your income from Precision-Shooting is great. Many former unbelievers have become faithful fervent apostles after proving to themselves that influencing dice-outcomes is not only possible, it’s PROBABLE. The more they practice, the better they get, and that is fantastic. I’ve long promoted Precision-Shooting as a - [On Dice…On Wong…On Ourselves](https://dicesetter.com/on-diceon-wongon-ourselves/) - I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but there are actually some positive aspects to the recent entry of Stanford Wong into the advantage-play craps world. Now before you start coopering up a rough-hewn cross on which to hang me, let me explain this seeming impious rail. The Season of My - [Patterns Exist… But Do They Mean Anything?](https://dicesetter.com/patterns-exist-but-do-they-mean-anything/) - A while back, I was at Trumps Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. A fellow in a business-suit joined the table where I was playing. He bought in for $100, and started with a $25 Pass Line bet, and never backed up his bet with Odds. I shot a 43-roll hand, and made six Pass Line - [NOTES, NOTES, NOTES](https://dicesetter.com/notes-notes-notes/) - I used to work for a chemical manufacturer and I swear that a quarter of their budget was spent on notebooks! Everybody had notebooks. The chemists, naturally, the engineers, the tech service guys, quality control, even the maintenance department had notebooks. Another quarter of the budget was used to buy filing cabinets to hold all - [Observations or Is Your Game in the Toilet?](https://dicesetter.com/observations-or-is-your-game-in-the-toilet/) - It’s been several weeks since I last wrote an article, and I’ve been feeling a little bit of pressure! I only write when I feel I can contribute to your enjoyment or knowledge of the game. But I also want to be an active contributor to the site, so when a few weeks go by - [Of Slumps and Such](https://dicesetter.com/of-slumps-and-such/) - Cycling up, focused practice, hit the books and articles (JP & MP) it all pays off. Just got back from Mohegan Sun and my fifth consecutive winning session and seventh out of ten. I’d been in a bit of a slump; inconsistent results, way too many point seven hands, plummeting bankroll, lost confidence, ugly stuff! - [Novice Shooters Can Make A Profit Despite Low SRR's*](https://dicesetter.com/novice-shooters-can-make-a-profit-despite-low-srrs/) - (The V-3's Set as a Case In Point) (*SRR = Sevens to Rolls Ratio. For more vocabulary specific to Precision Shooting, see the Dictionary ) I want to first say that this is just my humble opinion. If you have an alternative point of view I will gladly hear it, and perhaps even post it. - [On the Trail of Dice Setting Success - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/on-the-trail-of-dice-setting-success-part-1/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 1: On the trail of dice setting success. Like most boys, I had a dog when I was younger. He was a great dog. The kind any young kid would want - [On Put Bets and Precision Shooting](https://dicesetter.com/on-put-bets-and-precision-shooting-2/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] A Roundtable with Heavy and the Mad Professor Mad Professor:For the Precision-Shooter, I think that Put bets can be a valuable tool in the casinos that allow it.When I play at Casino Royale in Vegas, that is one of the major attractions of the place. I’m not there - [On Superstitions](https://dicesetter.com/on-superstitions/) - A Roundtable Discussion More on this topic - Energy Influences Billy: This is Heavy's territory. He can come up with more superstitions than a bayou fortune teller on Halloween at midnight on a full moon.Superstitions become superstitions because players remember what happened right before the bad thing happened. Stick change 10 times and nothing happens - [Paging MP - The Palms](https://dicesetter.com/paging-mp-the-palms/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Paging MP - The Palms HeavyHey MP -Have you tried out the tables at - [One Out of 43?](https://dicesetter.com/one-out-of-43/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. TheSwan First post on this site (thanks for the info so far)-I've noticed that - [Out of left field - Warming Up](https://dicesetter.com/out-of-left-field-warming-up/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Irishsetter I thought it a little over the top in Yuri's book when he - [On Backspin ](https://dicesetter.com/on-backspin/) - A Roundtable Discussion Pablo As a newbie to the ranks of dice setting I have experimented with a number of grips and tosses and noted my practice results. As suggested, I use 2 different colored dice during my practice sessions so I can determine if the dice are staying on axis and if not which die - [Opportunities…..Building Our Successes.](https://dicesetter.com/opportunities-building-our-successes/) - "You don't just luck into things.... You build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities" - Barbara Bush Coming from Texas, I have a great deal of respect for the wisdom of Barbara Bush. She has a wonderful way of getting right to the point. You have to continually build, remodel and strive to - [New Dice, New Opportunity](https://dicesetter.com/new-dice-new-opportunity/) - This guy went into the hospital for a circumcision, but because of a mix up, he ended up having a complete sex change. All the doctors and nurses had gathered around his bed as he was waking up so that they could give him the bad news. Naturally, the poor guy went to pieces and - [More Gain & Less Pain (Extra Practice-Tips - Part 1)](https://dicesetter.com/more-gain-less-pain-extra-practice-tips-part-1/) - I want to give you some tips that will decrease the pain, and increase the pleasure of your Practice Sessions. In actual fact, the additional pleasure and reduced pain will come when your practice sessions pay dividends in the casino. The objective of all of these practice-focused articles is to make the home-to-casino transition easier, - [Never Say Never Again ](https://dicesetter.com/never-say-never-again/) - When I was a teenager in high school in Newark, New Jersey, I had an opportunity to go on my first big trip in a jet! It was to the Northwest Outward Bound School in the state of Washington. Basically a one month, all expense paid camping trip! About halfway through the course, they put - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-1/) - of a seriesBy Jeffrey47 As the title suggests, this series of articles is not about precision shooters' physical skills, betting approaches, shooter-effectiveness percentages, or knowledge of the game. At least not directly. I hope to provide something further to consider about the mental side of our practice. As we all know, precision shooting depends on - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-2/) - of a seriesBy Jeffrey47 The deeper you go . . . Paraphrasing that pop-culture notion from a bygone era, the more deeply engaged in our practice we become, the higher our dice-influencing skills can evolve. At the same time, the higher our skills evolve, the more deeply engaged we will be. No matter what - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-4/) - of a series By Jeffrey47 I remain as much the student as any reader of these articles. If it were otherwise, of course, the gains I might hope to make by writing them would surely be lost. Recognizing that my ideas won’t always ring true for everyone, there is nevertheless one thing that seems as - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting ─ Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-─-part-5/) - By Jeffrey47 Each of us plays the mental game by our own rules, depending on deep-seated ways of thinking and living. Accordingly, some will be more drawn to exploring the mental side of DI than others. Whether we change our mind in any particular way while perfecting our DI skills, how we might go about - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-6/) - by Jeffrey47 I'd mentioned to my wife how I felt the whole concept of getting glimpses of our own next level, on a continually receding horizon of improvement, could apply to just about everything in life. Without a moment’s hesitation, she replied I was probably correct, but that the only thing she’s glimpsed receding lately…is - [Mindful Living, Mindful Shooting - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/mindful-living-mindful-shooting-part-7/) - Author Jeffrey47 Scuttlebutt has it that the recommended practice regimen for DI has been revised. Yes! It’s now urged that only ten minutes a day might do the trick. Apparently, too many of us complained about the puke factor. But don’t confuse the puke factor with the pucker factor. The pucker factor has not undergone - [Need Some Tips](https://dicesetter.com/need-some-tips/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Need Some Tips - [My Ineffective Front Stance](https://dicesetter.com/my-ineffective-front-stance/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. My Ineffective Front Stance Ray Greetings: I've been trying to practice Yuri's method of - [N' Other Grips](https://dicesetter.com/n-other-grips/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Mini V Questions](https://dicesetter.com/mini-v-questions/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Steve On another thread(s) the subject of betting the mini-V was discussed. All those - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-8/) - Dear John, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off our engagement. Won't you forgive and forget? Your absence is breaking my heart. I was a fool - nobody can take your place. I love you, I miss you like crazy and I want you back. All my love, Belinda xoxoxoxxx P.S. Congratulations - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-9/) - Mel, the Vegas Ghost was in a rare mood as we made our way to the next mini-table target. He had just hung up the phone from talking to the current Mrs. Vegas Ghost. She is wife number-four or is it five? Well, let’s just say that she is Mel’s wife-du-jour. Anyway, she was - [Making Adjustments in Craps…and in Life](https://dicesetter.com/making-adjustments-in-crapsand-in-life/) - An elderly woman goes to the doctor and asks for his help to revive her husband's sex drive. "What about trying Viagra?" asks the doctor. "Not a chance" says Mrs. Murphy. "He won't even take an aspirin for a headache." "No problem," replies the doctor. "Drop it into his coffee, he won't even taste it. - [Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/mama-said-there-would-be-days-like-this-part-1/) - If I told you: Winning is easy. And Losing is tough. You would probably think that I was confused, or at that I had things reversed. You already know that in a casino, winning is NEVER easy. In fact it’s darn hard, and even more difficult to do it consistently. You also know that - [Mama Said There Would Be Days Like This Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/mama-said-there-would-be-days-like-this-part-2/) - In Part One of this article, we talked about winning being easier to handle mentally, than losing. It makes sense of course because when we win, it reinforces what we are doing. Winning seems to vindicate all of the previous failed efforts, and the subsequent hour upon endless hour of practice, thought and study that - [Matching Bets to Your Shooting Ability](https://dicesetter.com/matching-bets-to-your-shooting-ability/) - I received a lot of e-mail after I wrote my controversial Can Frequency Compensate For Shortness? article. In it we talked about how to ensure a pretty steady profit from your Precision-Shooting efforts even if your skill level hasn’t yet produced outstanding results. Today I’ll explain the philosophy behind the concept of deriving good profit - [Master of ALL… Well… Slave to SOME!](https://dicesetter.com/master-of-all-well-slave-to-some/) - It seems that the more I write, the more questions I receive on a regular basis. While answering some questions with my articles, they tend to create all kinds of newer ones. An e-mail this week made me stop, because I really had to think about the answer. Simply put, the reader wanted to know - [Marathon Madness](https://dicesetter.com/marathon-madness/) - When my wife and I started going to Las Vegas many, many years ago we only played blackjack and we only played at $2 tables. But, boy did we play, sometimes 20 hours a day! Food breaks were quick in and outs to buffets and then back to the tables. Sleep! Ha! You can sleep - [If You Want Instant Success...](https://dicesetter.com/if-you-want-instant-success/) - I get a lot of e-mail from readers. A recent one suggested, in not so subtle terms, that a lot of the articles, especially my articles, on Irishsetter's website, are way too long, and contain way too much information. The e-mail writer strongly recommended that modern readers of today want short, easily-digestible snippets that they - [Looking for Mad Professor Articles?](https://dicesetter.com/looking-for-mad-professor-articles/) - Tino Gambino is the pen name of the advantage-play dice-influencer known by crapshooters worldwide as The Mad Professor. He supports himself primarily by playing craps in casinos throughout North America, the Caribbean, and all other parts of the gaming world. The Mad Professor has written hundreds of essays on craps. They originally appeared on dicesetter.com, - [If You Are SO Good, Why Ain’t You Rich?](https://dicesetter.com/if-you-are-so-good-why-aint-you-rich/) - I received an interesting e-mail from a frequent Message Board poster a little while back. Essentially, he asked, “Mad Professor, if you are SO good, why aren’t you rich? He reasoned that if I could use Precision-Shooting to fuel my current lifestyle, why wouldn’t I make some huge bets, so that I could make some - [Laughlin Table Report Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/laughlin-table-report-part-2/) - Edgewater Hotel The Edgewater Hotel-Casino is also in the Mandalay Bay Group like it’s other Laughlin sister, the Colorado Belle. What I said about the Belle goes doubly for this sawdust grind joint. They have a couple of long 18-foot monster tables. Each table usually sports worn-out felt that occasionally is patched instead of being - [Keep Your Volcano and Pass the Dice](https://dicesetter.com/keep-your-volcano-and-pass-the-dice/) - Of the frequent, “Which casino do you like best” e-mails that I receive, most of it centers around Downtown Las Vegas more than any other place. Nowhere else on earth can you find such a mass concentration of casinos. Known colloquially as Glitter Gulch or Casino Center, the four blocks that constitute this area is - [Keep Your Volcano and Pass the Dice Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/keep-your-volcano-and-pass-the-dice-part-2/) - We are in downtown Las Vegas, the epicenter of the Precision-Shooting universe. We’re playing craps…having a great time, and making some very decent money…all is right and good in the dice-influencing world. Since several readers have asked what the title of this piece means, I’ll explain. When you play on the Strip in Las Vegas, - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-7/) - “This is where the craps pit used to be here at Circus Circus”, said Mel, the Vegas Ghost. “If you look up, you can imagine how much sweat dripped down from those Romanian high-wire artists. The oldest daughter who worked the tight-rope, sweated the worst. From a distance, this girl was beautiful, I mean, she - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-10/) - Okay, I’ve taken you to some of my favorite mini-table haunts both on and off the Las Vegas Boulevard Strip. Today I’m taking you to one that is close to everything, but doesn’t usually register on the gaming radar. In fact, it barely even shows up on the pro-players sonar screen. That’s all the better - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-11/) - I don’t get to play at this next venue very often. In fact, the last time I was there was when I was picking up a comped week’s use of a Shelby-American Series 1 automobile, courtesy of the fine folks at The Stratosphere (see Go Ahead…Pull the Trigger for that story). That was “B.N.E.”, - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-12/) - Mel and I had two objectives as we headed towards the banks of our Colorado River destination in Laughlin. Objective #1 was to win a reasonable amount of money from the mini-tub at the Colorado Belle Hotel-Casino. Objective #2 was to discuss whether a skilled Precision-Shooter could make a decent living by “specializing” in playing - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-14/) - I love the outdoor balconies in the low-rise Mardi Gras tower rooms at the Colorado Belle Hotel-Casino. Although they’ve seen better days (about a 15 years ago), the fresh morning air of the Colorado River and a fresh cup of coffee in your hand, betrays the fact that in just a few hours, today’s daytime - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-15/) - Spending some quality dice-time profitably playing an early morning session on the Colorado River at the Edgewater Hotel seemed like an excellent way to start our final day on the Mini-Tub Craps Tour of Southern Nevada. We were in the presence of a ribald group of "Laughlin millionaires" (that’s someone from Laughlin or Bullhead City - [Long Tables = Possibilities Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/long-tables-possibilities-part-1/) - A middle-aged lawyer and a woman meet, fall in love, and decide to get married. On their wedding night they settle into the bridal suite at Mandalay Bay and the bride says to her new groom, "Please promise to be gentle... I am still a virgin." The startled groom asks, "How can that be? You've - [Long Tables = Possibilities Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/long-tables-possibilities-part-2/) - The ambassador of a small African nation visited Russia, and was entertained by the Russian ambassador. For two days, the African ambassador was wined, dined, and generally treated to the best hospitality that Russia had to offer. On the final day of his visit, the Russian ambassador said, "As your stay is coming to an - [Long Tables = Possibilities Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/long-tables-possibilities-part-3/) - In 1993, the American Government funded a study to see why the head of a man's penis was larger than the shaft. After one year and $180,000.00, they concluded that the reason the head was larger than the shaft was to give the man more pleasure during sex. After the U.S. published the study, France - [Long Tables = Possibilities Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/long-tables-possibilities-part-4/) - Yesterday, scientists for Health Canada suggested that men should take a closer look at their beer consumption. The study was conducted to determine if there was a presence of female hormones in beer. The theory was that drinking too much beer could make a man turn into a woman. To test the theory, 100 men - [Long Tables = Possibilities Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/long-tables-possibilities-part-5/) - Some friends of mine were out birthday-gift shopping for their daughter who desperately wanted a Barbie-doll set. At the toy-store they asked how much they were. "It depends on which one, they're all different. For example, that one there is the Skiing-Barbie which comes complete with skis, boots and poles for $50.00" said the assistant. - [Life is Craps According to Pittsburgh Johnnie](https://dicesetter.com/life-is-craps-according-to-pittsburgh-johnnie/) - The State of Mississippi had just approved gaming, the year I met Pittsburg Johnnie. I had been in Nashville on some music business when I decided to check out the premiere gaming barge to open in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was called "Splash", and was the first and only casino in northern Mississippi at the - [It’s Time to GO, When…](https://dicesetter.com/its-time-to-go-when/) - Usually, I start one of these articles with a joke or a funny story. That’s my nature. I’m a pretty easy-going guy. Despite the fact that I take craps pretty seriously, I like to enjoy myself along the way. A few of my cohorts like to joke that when I was in high-school my guidance - [It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature](https://dicesetter.com/its-not-nice-to-fool-mother-nature/) - If Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned; then Mother Nature is one woman we definitely shouldn't mess with. I get invited for coffee by a lot of fellow craps players. Perhaps I look like I really NEED a drink, and fearing that I'm recovering from some sort of grain alcohol-based addiction, they decide - [Is Dice-Setting an Illusion?](https://dicesetter.com/is-dice-setting-an-illusion/) - Old Mrs. Biddle was walking down the street carrying a small box with holes punched in the top. A neighbor stopped and asked her, "What's in that box?" "A cat," was Mrs. Biddle’s response. The neighbor then asked, "What for?" "Well, I've been dreaming about mice at night, and I'm scared of mice. The cat - [Keeping a Good Thing Going](https://dicesetter.com/keeping-a-good-thing-going/) - I’m reminded of the joke about the guy who gets stopped by the police for failing to come to a full and complete stop at a “Stop” sign. The driver said, “Hey, I slowed down and made sure there wasn’t any traffic coming. I don’t need to fully stop if the way is clear…slowing down - [It's Hip To Have More Than One Grip](https://dicesetter.com/its-hip-to-have-more-than-one-grip/) - I read over and over that the successful dice influencer throws like a machine: same grip, same stance, same toss, same arc, and same target. But I bear witness to the reality that things go awry in Never, Never Land. In case you hadn’t noticed, the dice don’t always bounce the same way! And when - [It’s Not Up For Debate](https://dicesetter.com/its-not-up-for-debate/) - If you surf the web, or read newsgroups, you’ve read the following: “Dice Setting is a bunch of bunk!” Actually, that’s putting it more mildly then I’ve generally seen it. In the case of one particular forum, “Dice Setting is bunk AND it’s cheating!” (How it can be both escapes logic) Thread after thread of - [Irishsetter’s Canine Credofor Precision Shooters](https://dicesetter.com/irishsetters-canine-credofor-precision-shooters/) - Know When To Say When: Drinking and precision shooting don’t mix. Period. Feel free to imbibe to your heart’s content once you’ve colored up. Clothes Make the Man (or Woman): You don’t have to be a slouch, but wear clothes that allow for freedom of movement. Weather permitting, short sleeves are preferable. Comfortable shoes are - [Learning the Theory of Dice Influencing - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/learning-the-theory-of-dice-influencing-part-2/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 2: Learning the theory of dice influencingI’m not sure when it happened really. One day I decided I needed to better understand the game of craps if I was going to - [Las Vegas Casinos Directory ](https://dicesetter.com/las-vegas-casinos-directory/) - Number Of Tables, Odds, Minimums And Maximums DOWNTOWN - ON “THE STRIP” - STATION PROPERTIES - OFF “THE STRIP” NEIGHBORHOOD - STATELINE (LAS VEGAS AREA) - NORTH LAS VEGAS SUMMERLIN - HENDERSON IMPORTANT: The information here was current when published (2002) but Casinos, as you know tend to change things up, so always check - [Information From an Unseen Dimension…](https://dicesetter.com/information-from-an-unseen-dimension/) - There is an invisible, yet perceivable, dimension and subtle information can be found there. Somewhat like sitting in a movie theater watching previews of coming attractions, subliminal messages provides a glimpse of events that are about to happen. Perceiving the energy can show you the hidden truths, as you experience events in the present moment. - [If You Can’t Stand The Heat…](https://dicesetter.com/if-you-cant-stand-the-heat/) - If you can’t stand the “heat”, you may want to take a personal look at your gaming demeanor. Casino “heat” gets batted around quite a bit. Casino “heat” means to be under the scrutiny of casino personnel while you are in a game. Contrary to popular opinion, pit supervisors are not lying in wait for - [Just For The Record…](https://dicesetter.com/just-for-the-record/) - I have a suggestion for a New Year’s resolution - record keeping. Each New Year I pick up a pocket calendar or journal book. In it, I keep a record of each session that I play. I have one book for craps and one book for blackjack. I record each session that I play. I - [Jackpot Games - How Much Is Enough?](https://dicesetter.com/jackpot-games-how-much-is-enough/) - What do you consider as a reasonable profit from a game of chance? I am talking about a zero sum game. You are you expected to lose. The odds against you guarantee it. The gaming industry has done the best job of successfully brain washing the gambler to embrace the “jackpot paradigm”. “Risk a few - [In the News...](https://dicesetter.com/in-the-news/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Irishsetter Hey guys, thought I'd post some links of interest. First of all, is - [Mad Professor Inquiry](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professor-inquiry/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Man In Black My first inquiry is in regards to your betting. You say - [Lost My Shooting Ability: Reward!](https://dicesetter.com/lost-my-shooting-ability-reward/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Lost My Shooting Ability: Reward! Rob 6980 If anyone finds my shooting skill floating - [It Ain't Cheating](https://dicesetter.com/it-aint-cheating/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Heavy Well, there's been so much talk about this lately that I was - [Junk Drawer Practice Table](https://dicesetter.com/junk-drawer-practice-table/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Lay Bets On Come Out](https://dicesetter.com/lay-bets-on-come-out/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. rhythm dice setter Has anyone tried this strategy on the come out roll? Lay - [Know What You Believe](https://dicesetter.com/know-what-you-believe/) - We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Regarding what we believe, it can be stated, “you are what you know.” As craps players, our knowledge depends on the information we receive and then accept as fact. And, then the original saying can be transformed to read, “You are what you believe.”It is - [Is Dice Setting For Everyone?](https://dicesetter.com/is-dice-setting-for-everyone/) - I’ve always maintained that there is more to winning at this game than just setting the dice. You do not have to be an accomplished dice setter to be successful at the craps tables. There are many other aspects of this game that must also be mastered in order to play consistently and profitably. So, - [It’s Really An Easy Game](https://dicesetter.com/its-really-an-easy-game/) - Craps: Getting Started --The Right Way! There are many games within the game of craps, but we are going to keep it simple and start at the beginning. When you approach the Craps Table, you will see four people that make up the Craps Crew. These are the people that will pay your wins, take - [If you are so good, why do you teach?](https://dicesetter.com/if-you-are-so-good-why-do-you-teach/) - Question: If you are so good, why do you teach? Answer: When I first moved to Las Vegas almost three years ago, my passion was to become a dealer for the games of Craps and Blackjack. I went to the dealer school, Aces Full on Sahara Avenue, and earned my dealers certificates for both games. - [If Craps is Your Business, Don’t Under-Fund It](https://dicesetter.com/if-craps-is-your-business-dont-under-fund-it/) - Most businesses fail because they are under-funded. Whether they be new entrepreneurial adventures, or “old economy” war-horses, lack of capital usually means doom and extinction if there’s not enough cash-flow to fuel growth or fund improvements and upgrades. A little while ago we talked about how many bets you can expect out of your bankroll - [I Want A Fool-Proof System…And I Need It NOW!](https://dicesetter.com/i-want-a-fool-proof-systemand-i-need-it-now/) - I received an e-mail from a long-time friend named Dave in Western New York this morning. He plays at the Turning Stone Casino just outside of Syracuse. It's a great casino with fine restaurants, incredible entertainment, a stunning hotel, very friendly staff and a wide variety of craps tables in two different casinos. No, this - [I’m Glad It’s YOUR Money!](https://dicesetter.com/im-glad-its-your-money/) - I was playing at Bally’s Wild West Casino in Atlantic City a little while back. There were only a few other players at my table. The one closest to me bore a striking resemblance to an aging version of folk-singer Dan Hill. He was playing the Don’t Pass and backing it up with full Odds, - [I’m Glad It’s YOUR Money! - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/im-glad-its-your-money-part-2/) - I never intended for there to be a Part Two to this article. However, a couple of days after Part One happened to me at Bally’s Wild West Casino in Atlantic City, Part Two transpired. That aging look-alike version of folk-singer Dan Hill was once again at the same table as I was. Surprisingly, the - [If Honey Attracts Bees, Then MONEY Attracts… Everything!](https://dicesetter.com/if-honey-attracts-bees-then-money-attracts-everything/) - Money attracts all sorts of things and characters. It’s a powerful force that makes people do strange and sometimes wonderful things. Money can also make people act foolish and silly. This point was reinforced a little while ago, when playing at Silver Legacy Casino Resort in Reno. I was producing some consistent hands that were - [I’m Sorry, But SIZE Really DOES Matter](https://dicesetter.com/im-sorry-but-size-really-does-matter/) - First of all, this has nothing to do with your manhood. However, it does have a lot to do with how you are treated at the tables. Today we are talking about your session buy-in. Your “buy-in” is the amount of money that you change into casino cheques (checks) when you first walk up to - [I Went To Play Deliberately](https://dicesetter.com/i-went-to-play-deliberately/) - (with apologies to Thoreau) I went to Vegas because I wished to play craps deliberately, to execute only the essential wagers of the game, and see if I could not learn what the table had to teach, and not, when it came time to leave, discover that I had played without discipline. I did not - [If Casinos Were Smart...](https://dicesetter.com/if-casinos-were-smart/) - It’s a familiar grumble from gaming authors and average gamblers alike. “If casinos were smart, they would…..” give gamblers a better gamble. offer better comps. provide better customer service to their patrons. have more low stakes tables open and available. offer cheaper dining options. “If casinos were smart, they wouldn’t….” - [I Hate Craps, Sweetie, But I LOVE The Profit! Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/i-hate-craps-sweetie-but-i-love-the-profit-part-2/) - In the first part of this article we explored why our wives and/or girlfriends give most guys so much hassle about perfecting their Precision-Shooting. We agree that there are physical as well as psychological differences in the sexes. Now don’t get me wrong, I really love women. No, let me restate that. I really, - [I Hate Craps, Sweetie, But I LOVE The Profit! Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/i-hate-craps-sweetie-but-i-love-the-profit-part-3/) - (read part I here ) In part II we talked about how our wife, girlfriend, or spouse can occasionally deflate our plans due to mood-swings and perhaps a lack of understanding about what it is we are trying to accomplish with Precision-Shooting. Hopefully you realized early on, that perfecting this art was NOT easy, - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-2/) - Okay, let’s continue our journey of getting from where we are now (HERE), to that more profitable place that we want to be (THERE). Your Evolution as a Precision-Shooter My game has evolved quite a bit since I first wrote the Mad Professor's Playbook back in early 2000. In fact, my Playbook, especially for my - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-3/) - The idea behind this series is a simple one. We want to make more money, without taking more risks. We want to be flexible in our betting-approach, yet firm in our discipline. We want to be adequately bankrolled to survive the lows, and take maximum advantage of the highs. We want to unearth revenue-opportunities from - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-4/) - Let’s jump right back into where we left off in Part Three… Stepping Up to the Big-Leagues If you are thinking of playing in the big show of the Major Leagues of Precision-Shooting, then you have to be prepared to play at a skill-level, and at an intensity as high, if not higher, than your - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-7/) - Shooting & Betting In The Present-Tense Some things about successful Precision-Shooting are SO obvious that it’s actually easy to overlook them and forget about applying them when the dice are in our hand. That brings us to the whole Precision-Shooting concept of living in the moment, while shooting and betting ONLY the present tense. In - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-8/) - This is probably the right time to remind you that this particular series is for players who have gotten past the basics of dice-influencing, yet are still struggling to move their game up to the next snack-bracket of profitability. It delves into the finer points of breaking out of your current revenue bracket and into - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-9/) - I hate losing as much as I love winning. I realize that no matter how talented I get as a dice-influencer, winning and losing will always remain a part of this game. I also realize that I have to take some risk in order to make money while playing it. What the savvy - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-11/) - What hours of the day is your dice-influencing most effective?A while back Irishsetter led a discussion where we talked about which hours of the day our dice-influencing skills are most effective. At the time, I hadn’t actually done very much research on that particular subject as far as my own shooting-proficiency on an hour-by-hour basis - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-12/) - Is There Unknown Value in Certain Types of Bets? As dice-influencers, are we prone to overlook certain betting-opportunities because of what we THINK we know about them? If you were to ask a group of D-I advantage-players to rate the risk/return ratio of various multi-number global-bets like Inside, Across, Outside, Even and the Iron Cross; - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-14/) - If You Had An Extra $100 Per Session, What Would You Do With It?Let’s face it, most players that step up to the table are under-bankrolled for the bets that they are making, and the players that aren’t over-betting, are usually under-betting their advantage. In either case, their use of the money they’ve got to - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-15/) - Is One Power-Number Enough, or Does Betting it’s Ugly Twin-Sister Make Sense for Volatility Control? As dice-influencers, we understand the need to bet our money on the wagers where we have the biggest edge over the casino, and less money or none at all on the ones of lesser edge or where our edge is - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-6/) - A Players “Advantage” Is Not Always Profitable Once in a while a rare occurrence will happen at the table. Let’s say you once threw five 2’ s in a row. That might have happened several weeks or several months or even several years ago. Should all of your current Precision-Shooting betting reflect your hopes, - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-7/) - A man returning home a day early from a business trip, got into a taxi at the airport after midnight, and while enroute to his home, asked the driver if he would be a witness, as he suspected his wife was having an affair, and expected to catch her in the act. The driver agreed, - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-8/) - Your Win-Loss Ratio Revisited I continue to receive quite a bit of e-mail regarding ways to properly gauge Win-Loss ratios. Though we’ve discussed them in a few articles (including an in-depth look at this critically important subject in the four-part Can’t Win For Losing series), many players continue to struggle with the juggling act of - [I Never Met Benjamin Franklin Either…](https://dicesetter.com/i-never-met-benjamin-franklin-either/) - While I never met Ben Franklin, he sure had an effect on me. His inventiveness, insight, ingenuity, and intuitiveness has inspired me over a lifetime, and some of the outstanding success in my life can be attributed to the character traits that he endorsed and encouraged. Old Ben said: “If you don’t want to - [How To Get THERE from HERE Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-there-from-here-part-10/) - Some players bet with more mental certainty on negative-expectation random-rollers than they do on their own validated positive-expectation bets.Think about it. When it comes to betting on random-rollers, most dice-influencers have a certain pattern that they follow when it comes to wagering on negative-expectation situations. If they lose a bet on a R-R, their next - [I can't seem to get it together!](https://dicesetter.com/i-cant-seem-to-get-it-together/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: I can't seem to get it together! - [How Good Is Your Precision Shooting? Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/how-good-is-your-precision-shooting-part-1/) - I get a fair bit of e-mail from readers who want to determine just how good their Precision-Shooting is. They want to compare it to benchmarks to determine how much progress they have made, and just how much further they have to go. To me, Precision-Shooting is more of a journey than an actual destination. - [How Good Is Your Precision Shooting? Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/how-good-is-your-precision-shooting-part-2/) - In Part I, we discussed the different Phases of Precision-Shooting. Today I want to discuss how to break free from that frustrating “Break-Even” phase of Precision-Shooting, and help you make the transition to the “Small Consistent Wins” phase. I want you to understand just how far that you have come if you are generally breaking-even - [How Do You Do It?](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-do-it/) - A reader who also frequently corresponds with me by e-mail, asked, “How do you do it?” When I first saw the question, I thought that he was talking about Precision-Shooting. As I read, I realized that he was asking something entirely different. He wanted to know how I “got used to the grind of playing - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it/) - One day, at a casino buffet, a man suddenly called out, "My son is choking! He swallowed a quarter! Help! Please, anyone! Help!" A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing. He came over, with no look of concern on his face, wrapped - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-2/) - Turning a Matchstick into a Lumberyard In this series, we are looking at various ways to squeeze more profit out of our plays WITHOUT resorting to simply using bigger bets or riskier wagers. The temptation of most casino players is to almost never be satisfied with whatever they’ve picked up in terms of winnings, and - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-4/) - Means, Motive, Opportunity…Action We've all seen television police dramas where the detectives nab the guilty criminal by determining who had the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime. We can view our own comparative Precision-Shooting chances of having a successful session with the same “means, motive, and opportunity” test. Do you have - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-5/) - A man comes home to find his wife packing her bags. "Where are you going?" asks the surprised husband. "To Las Vegas! I found out that there are men there who will pay me $500 to do what I do for you for free!" The man pondered that thought for a moment, and then began - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-10/) - You may have been playing craps ever since George Washington was a Colonel in the British Army; but if your game hasn’t evolved since then; then neither will your profit. If your shooting has improved, but your betting hasn’t; then your profit still won’t keep pace with your progress…but your frustration probably will. An astute - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-11/) - If you are frustrated with the difficulty of attaining steady profitability even though your roll-tracking indicates that you DO have an advantage over the house; or you are tired of making a profit at some point during most of your sessions, but end up with little or nothing to show for it when you finally - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-14/) - How Does The Time-Interval Between Each Successive Lap Around The Table Affect Your Shooting? Let’s give some thought to the varying amounts of time we have to wait between each shooting opportunity when we are standing at the craps table in a casino. Depending on how crowded the table is, and depending on what the - [How To Get It, and How To Keep It Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-get-it-and-how-to-keep-it-part-15/) - Death By A Thousand Cuts Is Optional, Not Obligatory As we've discussed before, $5 and $10 games give most dice-influencers all kinds of betting flexibility that the more expensive $15, $25, and $50 ones don't. For example; $5 games let you keep the initial "large bet" portion of a Steep Regression safely within the confines - [How Much Commitment are YOU Willing to Spend?](https://dicesetter.com/how-much-commitment-are-you-willing-to-spend/) - There are some timeless verities or truths that have held to be correct over the years. Being a child of the late '50's and ALL of the '60's, I'm more attuned to Pop Culture than the timeless axioms of the ancient philosophers. Instead of quoting Plato, I am more familiar with Pluto the cartoon dog. - [How to Cool a Hot Table](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-cool-a-hot-table/) - Somewhere deep in the belly of the beast a wizened old veteran of the pits is holding court. His mission - to teach the latest group of pit trainees - fresh scrubbed Hospitality Industry graduates from public universities throughout the heartland - how to ice down a hot table. First of all, he says, slow - [How Do You Play The Game?](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-play-the-game/) - Recently, I made a couple of blunders that I wish I had not made. In dealing with them, I could have ignored them; pretending that they didn’t happen and hoping that they would go away, or, I could take responsibility. Being an adult, I pleaded a momentary lapse of reasoning. Seriously, it is all about - [How Do You Track Your Rolls?](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-track-your-rolls/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Unbelievable Results! Mickey D Well, my first foray into real money rhythm shooting was - [How Much Time To Set the Dice?](https://dicesetter.com/how-much-time-to-set-the-dice/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. $5Bill When I'm in the casino and have the dice, I always feel rushed - [How Do You Know When To Leave The Table?](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-know-when-to-leave-the-table/) - This is a very good question, and one you have to think about with each session you play. Here are some of the guidelines that I have for my own play: First, when you go to the casino to play table games, go well rested. Go with a good and positive attitude, knowing exactly what - [How do you handle casino "Heat?"](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-handle-casino-heat-2/) - Question: How do you handle casino "Heat?"Answer: Casino "Heat" comes in many forms, but most commonly it is from the dealers, "boxperson" or the "suits". They will try very hard to get you out of the "Zone" by interrupting your play. When this happens, you as a professional shooter, must be able to either ignore - [Here Today…Broke Tomorrow](https://dicesetter.com/here-todaybroke-tomorrow/) - An elderly couple was vacationing in Vegas. Sam always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots. Seeing some on sale at the Western Corral out on Boulder Highway, he buys them, and wears them back to the Excalibur. He walks into their hotel room and says to his wife, “Notice anything different, Bessie?” Bessie looks - [Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-practice-sessions-part-1/) - A woman on her deathbed called her husband and instructed him to look under their bed and to open the wooden box he found. He was puzzled to find three eggs and $7,000 in cash in the box. He asked his wife what the eggs were for. "Oh those", she replied, "every time we had - [Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-practice-sessions-part-2/) - In Part I of this article, we talked about how practicing right instills the right methods, and practicing wrong just reinforces our mistakes. - [Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-practice-sessions-part-3/) - In Part II of this article, we talked about Warm-Up Exercises, and how to get the most out of your Practice Rig. We discussed the merits of an “Enlightened” Exercise, and how to set ideal Practice-to-Play ratios to match your current abilities. We still have a number of areas to cover, so that you can - [Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-practice-sessions-part-4/) - In Part II of this series, we talked about making Session-Notes and Grip-Variation Notes; plus how to go through Mental “Check-Offs” and setting-routines. In addition, we discussed a couple of excellent Craps-Roll Calculation Programs from Pablo and Porkchop. By the way, I have no involvement or financial interest in either of those software programs, but - [Getting the Most Out of Your Practice Sessions Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/getting-the-most-out-of-your-practice-sessions-part-5/) - A Readers Question A while back a novice player wrote in and asked a good question: “I have read and re-read all of your Getting The Most Out of Your Practice Sessions articles. Right now I'm at that point where I know what I need to do, but damn if I can consistently keep EVERYTHING - [Great Time at Terrible Casino](https://dicesetter.com/great-time-at-terrible-casino/) - That title looks like a headline from a small-town newspaper. In fact, I’m talking about Terrible’s Casino in Las Vegas. A lousy, but memorable name for a neat little casino. You may have heard of or even visited the former Continental Casino in Las Vegas. It went bankrupt several years ago, and the Herbst family - [Home at the Hard Rock Casino-Hotel](https://dicesetter.com/home-at-the-hard-rock-casino-hotel/) - Let me begin by saying that I both love and hate the Hard Rock Casino-Hotel in Las Vegas. I’ve written about this place before in articles like Where Do You Want To Play?. Borrowing from that, I wrote: “The young hip posse at the Hard Rock Casino is certainly different from the suburbanites that mostly - [Game Within a Game...Profiting From Your Come-Out Cycle Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/game-within-a-game-profiting-from-your-come-out-cycle-part-2/) - My advantage-play philosophy over the last few years has been to use the come-out portion of each hand as its own stand-alone profit-center. In other words, I use the come-out cycle as a sort of “game-within-a-game” in order to generate revenue that is separate and distinct from the point-cycle itself. Let me show you what - [Head For The Gap!](https://dicesetter.com/head-for-the-gap/) - Head For The Gap!andDistance Between Sevens Reprinted with Permission From Playing 4 Keeps Newsletter October 2006 By Michael Vernon In the final year of producing Stuart Wilde’s Warriors in the Mist eight-day seminar, a small group of Irish attended one of the programs. They were a fun loving group and they loved their grog. After - [Gambling Styles Reflect Motivations](https://dicesetter.com/gambling-styles-reflect-motivations/) - An encounter last night made we want to write about how different gambling styles reflect a player’s motivation. I was at a craps table with a former professional football player who was on the same winning team as hall-of-famer, Roger Staubach. Without using his name, you may remember him as a human fire-hydrant with incredibly - [Gee, There’s a FREAKIN’ Surprise!](https://dicesetter.com/gee-theres-a-freakin-surprise/) - Why does that statement issue from the mouth’s of countless box-men when I shoot the dice these days? From the newest tables at Greektown in Detroit to the oldest tables at the Freemont Hotel in Vegas, they seem to eventually sing the same old song. Let me paint a typical scenario. Depending where I am, - [Getting Back To Basics](https://dicesetter.com/getting-back-to-basics/) - So how’s your game been lately? SRR still healthy or is it looking a bit anemic? How about those point-seven hands; becoming more and more frequent? Not sure what bets to make anymore! If you answered: bad, anemic, yes, and yes to the above questions then you’re in a slump. If you answered: bad, dead - [GREED AT THE CASINO](https://dicesetter.com/greed-at-the-casino/) - The problem with most craps players, just like those who gamble at any of the other casino games, is GREED. Casinos are not built on the plans of the few who are happy with a small profit, but instead on the many who want to make a "killing" at the casino, and turn $100 into - [Great Expectations…](https://dicesetter.com/great-expectations/) - No, this is not an essay on the Dickens novel by the same name, though, there are a number of similarities between the novel and a precision shooters expectations of success at the tables. Dickens’ story is a rags-to-riches-to-rags story and revolves around the primary character, Pip*. I kid you not! Do you think Dickens - [Give That Dog A Bone - Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/give-that-dog-a-bone-part-9/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 9: Give That Dog A Bone Well fellow crapsters, the journey goes on, one step at a time, but these articles have come to their conclusion. I have had some great - [Heavy’s Las Vegas “Vacation”](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-las-vegas-vacation/) - (Note: for the anal among us, I have corrected a $5 math error from the original postings and added in some minor slot change I picked up as well. Hence the final numbers differ by forty bucks or so. On with the show…) I had the joy of visiting “fabulous” Las Vegas, Nevada in - [Heavy's Got Mail!](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-got-mail/) - Here's an e-mail I received from one of our "fans" I've been in touch with. She went to Shreveport this past week and had a pretty good run. Overall – I calculate her sevens to rolls ratio at around 7-1, just a little better than average. But she had a couple of great rolls that - [Heavy's Playbook](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-playbook/) - Let's take my bankroll first. On an overnighter to the boats I'll usually play four sessions. Sometimes more if I'm doing a hit and run routine. Or if I'm working a grind I may just play two. But total hours played will range from 8 to 16. I shoot for an average session of 2 - [Heavy's Dice Set Distributions](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-dice-set-distributions/) - You often hear Advantage Shooters talking about the various dice sets for controlled rolling. The flying V3's for example, or the Yo set with the sevens facing up and down table. What we often don't recognize, though, is that those two sets are exactly the same. The dice are oriented on the same axis. The - [Heavy’s Axis Power Craps](https://dicesetter.com/heavys-axis-power-craps/) - Practice Plan The Warm-Up: To be an effective precision shooter you must take time to train. Since dice control involves physical movement, the first thing you should do is take time to warm up a bit. The purpose of the warm up is to increase the blood flow to the body parts you will use - [How can the boxman help you win money (and comps).](https://dicesetter.com/how-can-the-boxman-help-you-win-money-and-comps/) - The boxman (person) is your key to your relationship with a selected casino. A good boxperson, doing his job, will spot serious players and offer a player card so that the casino can track your gaming action. This will provide you the benefit of receiving full “comps” for all the time and for the investment - [Half a Banana…](https://dicesetter.com/half-a-banana/) - It is truly wonderful that we are all so different. That, which makes us unique, defines who we are and contributes to the palette of life. I have long said, that the person who gets out of bed, goes to work, and does the daily routine of life, is the same person that you take - [Hardway Set for 7 Avoidance](https://dicesetter.com/hardway-set-for-7-avoidance/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Hardway Set for 7 Avoidance Roller Some players apparently use a hardway set for - [Hardway Set - Revisited](https://dicesetter.com/hardway-set-revisited/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Hard Way Set - Revisited Bubbles Now I know why they call it the - [Great Expectations](https://dicesetter.com/great-expectations-2/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Referring to this article Dylanfreak Irishsetter that was a nice article. Sometimes when I - [How Did You Decide On Your Set?](https://dicesetter.com/how-did-you-decide-on-your-set/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. MikyM I have a general question for the board. How did you decide - [Events](https://dicesetter.com/events/) - Gaming Events Coming Soon! Free Craps Lessons Featuring Personalized Coaching and Casino Play Our craps and instructors are dedicated teachers! The Complete Game of Dice. Take your game to the next level. Beau Parker - The Dice Coach Dice Coach Michael Vernon - The Professor Playing 4 Keeps What a former student has to say... - [First Throw, First Session, First Day](https://dicesetter.com/first-throw-first-session-first-day/) - God was just about done creating the universe, when he realized that he had two extra things left in his bag of creations, so he decided to split them between Adam and Eve. He told the couple that one of the things he had to give away was the ability to stand up while urinating. - [Flushing Money Down The Random-Roller Toilet](https://dicesetter.com/flushing-money-down-the-random-roller-toilet/) - A group of guys spent the weekend gambling in Las Vegas. One of the men won $100,000. He didn't want anyone to know about it, so he decided not to return with the others, and took a later plane home…arriving back at 3 a.m. He immediately went out to his backyard, dug a hole and - [Eugene…Wake Up…It’s Your Turn to Roll!](https://dicesetter.com/eugenewake-upits-your-turn-to-roll/) - I meet so many characters at the craps tables. Some of them have become life-long friends, while others that I see on a regular basis on any given day, wouldn’t qualify to baby-sit a rock. Some of them are among the wisest, but not smartest people that I know, while quite a number of - [FAQ’s About The Choppy-Table/Short-Leash Method - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/faqs-about-the-choppy-table-short-leash-method-part-1/) - We first discussed the Choppy-Table/Short-Leash Method in my Dodging Bullets As A Darksider article. To my surprise, it generated an immense amount of interest on a number of Message Board Discussion Groups as well as keeping my e-mailbox full for weeks upon weeks at a time. That of course led to the unanticipated postponement in - [FAQ’s About The Choppy-Table/Short-Leash Method - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/faqs-about-the-choppy-table-short-leash-method-part-2/) - As promised, here’s a few more composite questions that I frequently receive about this betting method that was first chronicled in my Dodging Bullets As A Darksider article, and then expanded upon in Part II of that series. When To Use It and Replicating WinCraps™ Results "MP, when is the best time to use your - [FAQ’s About The Choppy-Table/Short-Leash Method - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/faqs-about-the-choppy-table-short-leash-method-part-3/) - "Sometimes the blindingly obvious is still difficult for some people to see." Genesis Revisited The Choppy-Table/Short-Leash Method is designed for choppy tables and prescribes a short limit on allowable losses. For that reason it is not made for warm-trending or hot tables where two or more shooters in succession are making two, three, four or - [FELT OF DREAMS](https://dicesetter.com/felt-of-dreams/) - The Importance of the Toss in Dice Setting “If You Build It, They will Come…” No I’m not suggesting you jump on the John Deere and mow down your crops to construct a baseball diamond in the middle of YOUR cornfield like Kevin Costner did in the movie, Field of Dreams. Remember, after all, this - [FREE ODDS](https://dicesetter.com/free-odds/) - At the craps table, I am often asked why I never lay or take the odds once a point has been established. I'm sure that my reasons will raise the hackles of many don’t pass, as well as pass line, craps players. On the don’t pass, once I've gotten by the dreaded come-out roll, and - [EVERY SYSTEM IS A WINNER](https://dicesetter.com/every-system-is-a-winner/) - Just about everyone who has ever spent any serious amount of time at casino gambling has come up with a “system” at one time or another that promises to work consistently. Most are abandoned, however, after experiencing several consecutive losing sessions with it. This does not necessarily mean that the system is useless. It only - [Everything I Know About Craps, I Learned From Mathematicians, Scholars, and Artists.](https://dicesetter.com/everything-i-know-about-craps-i-learned-from-mathematicians-scholars-and-artists/) - On The Lure of Craps: I’ve loved the game since the first time I played. The camaraderie, the noise, the feel of the dice in my hand. I'm not the first. “The excitement that a gambler feels when making a bet is equal to the amount he might win times the probability of winning it” - [Favorite Tables](https://dicesetter.com/favorite-tables/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Favorite Tables Kelly We're off to class this weekend, and I'm gathering a list - [Familiarity Breeds Contempt](https://dicesetter.com/familiarity-breeds-contempt/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Familiarity Breeds Contempt Mickey D OK, so what’s he mean by that? Actually what - [Forward Spin / Backspin](https://dicesetter.com/forward-spin-backspin/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. rennw When I practice at home usually stand 12 to 14 feet back and - [Ending the Year on a Positive Note!](https://dicesetter.com/ending-the-year-on-a-positive-note/) - As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to reflect on our blessings and renew our faith in the human spirit. We focus on our loved ones, our friends and acquaintances, rekindling old relationships with some and forging stronger bonds with others. It is a time of rebirth, a time for - [Don't Cut Off Your Bankroll's Blood-Flow](https://dicesetter.com/dont-cut-off-your-bankrolls-blood-flow/) - Without a heart you die. Your bankroll is at the heart of the casino experience. Without a bankroll, your chances of making money are pretty much dead. The more blood-flow that you can circulate through that heart, the higher your stamina. Higher Bankroll circulation means better and healthier “staying power” at the tables. WHAT you - [Don't Get Ground Into Casino Dust](https://dicesetter.com/dont-get-ground-into-casino-dust/) - If a player walks up to the table, buys $1,000 in chips, plays the Pass Line, and half an hour later he's broke, the so-called house edge of 1.14% didn't wipe him out. Stupid playing was what did the damage; house advantage actually had very little to do with it. If you were to make - [Don’t Confuse Me with the TRUTH](https://dicesetter.com/dont-confuse-me-with-the-truth/) - A man sits down with his 9-year-old son. “Listen son, I want to tell you about the birds and the bees.” The son suddenly bursts into tears, and sobs, "I don't want to hear this." The dad is puzzled and asks why. When the lad stops the tears, he whimpers, "Dad, when I was 5 - [Discipline, Character & Consistency Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/discipline-character-consistency-part-1/) - A guy walks into a bar with a monkey and they both sit down. The guy orders a drink and the monkey starts eating all the snacks on the bar. The bartender complains and the guy says, "Don't mind my monkey, he eats anything. Just put it on my tab." When the snacks are gone - [Discipline, Character & Consistency Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/discipline-character-consistency-part-2/) - An old cowboy went into the Fontana Lounge at Bellagio and ordered a drink during the recent National Finals Rodeo in Vegas. As he sat there sipping his Kentucky sour-mash bourbon, a young lady sat down beside him. She turned to the cowboy and asked, "Are you a real cowboy?" He replied, "Well, I've spent - [Discipline, Character & Consistency Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/discipline-character-consistency-part-3/) - A construction worker on the 3rd floor of a building needs a hacksaw. He sees another man on the 1st floor, and yells down to him, but the other guy can't hear the instruction, so he motions for the man on the 3rd floor to do sign language. The guy who needs the saw, points - [Discipline, Character & Consistency Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/discipline-character-consistency-part-4/) - A man is jogging in the park when he comes across a 98-year old man weeping on a park bench. The jogger stops to see if he is okay. The old man replies, “Life couldn’t be better. I’m living with a nineteen-year old nymphomaniac! In the morning when I wake up, we have sex. Then - [Dodging Bullets as a Darksider - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/dodging-bullets-as-a-darksider-part-1/) - To Begin With… I’ll start by telling you this: The chance of a random-roller making multiple Point-winners in a row is as follows: There is a 40% chance that a player will make his 1st PL-Point. There is a 16% chance that a player will make a 2nd PL-Point in a row. There is a - [Dodging Bullets as a Darksider - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/dodging-bullets-as-a-darksider-part-2/) - "Statistics are like bikinis: what they show is important, but what they hide is vital." Anonymous The Calm After the Storm I’ve intentionally held off in presenting the second part in this series because of the continued interest and discussion regarding Part I. I’ll readily admit that no single article of mine has ever garnered - [Elephants Never Forget…](https://dicesetter.com/elephants-never-forget/) - You all know the timeless adage: Elephants never forget. We use it when we let people know that some event or comment will always be remembered. But do you know the roots of that saying? It’s actually based in fact. Apparently elephants never forget their exact place of birth! No matter how old they become - [Did I Hear You Right? (Trip Reports)](https://dicesetter.com/did-i-hear-you-right-trip-reports/) - Did I Hear You Right? In my much younger high school days, I had an after school job at a local grocery store. Bagging groceries was my specialty. I loaded up some bags, the lady and I proceeded out to the parking lot. On our way out, she says, in a low, soft voice, " - [Dice Setting, Rhythm Rolling, Precision Shooting…What’s The Difference?](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setting-rhythm-rolling-precision-shootingwhats-the-difference/) - “You say po-TAY-toe, I say po-TAH-toe… let’s call the whole thing off..” Several people who have visited the site, have sent e-mail asking “What’s the difference between dice setting, rhythm rolling and precision shooting?” I’ve been a bit evasive in my answers to them for several reasons. One being, if I draw hard and fast - [Discipline and the Art of Precision Shooting](https://dicesetter.com/discipline-and-the-art-of-precision-shooting/) - In a recent e-mail that I received, a site visitor was lamenting that his precision shooting was not reaping the huge profits at the tables that he had expected. He had played the night before with three opportunities to throw the dice. His first hand yielded a net loss. “ I sevened out after about - [Dice Tournament Strategy](https://dicesetter.com/dice-tournament-strategy/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Strategy for dice tournament - [Do Your Fingers Work Against Each Other?](https://dicesetter.com/do-your-fingers-work-against-each-other/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Bill Collins I was having difficulty keeping the dice together during their flight through - [Doesn't Practice Pay Off In The Long Run](https://dicesetter.com/doesnt-practice-pay-off-in-the-long-run/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. PorkChop We all have read the multiple suggestions, (mine included), as to the different - [Do Precision Shooters ever lose?](https://dicesetter.com/do-precision-shooters-ever-lose/) - Question: Do Precision Shooters ever lose?Answer: Absolutely! On any given day we can be "off" our game. Do we talk about it? Unfortunately, our "egos" often get in the way of reality and we tend to overlook a very important tool that will ultimately benefit our play.You have to step back from a loss and - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2014/) - Soft Touch Says - Hello my dear readers, This month we have an answer from the bedroom. (Careful Ed!) Does the size of the dice make a difference for dice setters? Just back from a very enjoyable trip to Las Vegas. Spent time with my dear friends Beth and Beau Parker... Mr. and Mrs. Dice - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2001/) - No, it's not "Please" or "Thank You." The magic words are dice setting. Though it hasn't been propagated throughout the web yet, I have also registered the ... - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2014/) - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2013/) - DICE COACH’S BETTING TIPS When first entering the game wait a few rolls to see what the table is producing: Are the shooters making passes? Are they repeating numbers?What numbers are coming up more often than other numbers?What numbers are not showing at all?Are there lots of craps numbers, field numbers etc. Always play in the moment - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2013/) - Roll Charting the Tables By Deborah Garcia During our last Dice Busters workshop we introduced the value of charting a table to the students. The purpose of this exercise was to focus attention on what is happening in real-time at the tables. This way we are able to keep our students fixated on the present - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2009/) - Playing With The CauseWhen dealing with difficult, real time playing decisions at the table, most players who have worked and or played the game along side me will often hear me state: "Hey, If you don't like the direction you're going in, then change the direction you are going in."How many point then seven outs - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's When it comes to playing craps, if I had to rely entirely on my logical normal mind, I would never step foot in the craps pit of a casino. Do not misunderstand, logic, math, probabilities and rules are all important in how this game is played and should be learned. Yet, to really - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2004/) - Las Vegas Crapsfest 2004! - October 15 - 17, 2004It's down to the wire on Crapsfest 2004! There are just a couple of slots left in the Sunday class and we have a some room in the Friday event. So if you're thinking of coming, make your reservation now! Heavy, Dice Coach, Michael Vernon and - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello everyone, This edition of our newsletter shares with you the views of those individuals known to us in our community who play this game and explore the endless possibilities of how to approach and plan for a winning craps session. I hope you enjoy what we each have to share in - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: September 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's Play Shop - Party update - Your time to register for our family reunion dice party on Sept. 30, 2006 is coming to a close very soon. RSVP’s are due by the 10th of Sept. If you should receive this newsletter after our deadline, you can still call and find out if - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello Everyone! September 30th has come and gone. Our Dice Playshop was a wonderful event and it was great to meet all those who attended. Thank you all so much for taking the time to join us in Vegas to tune up, to hook up and to advance your game. And, a - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2001/) - Volume I : Issue V October 2001: Happy Halloween! Ahhh, fall is in the air. The leaves are changing, the air is cool and crisp. The nights are getting longer and craps seems to be on the mind of a lot of players. If site traffic is any indication, there's a growing number of precision - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2014/) - Hi again, thanks for your email the dice are not foiled wrapped, no serial numbers or cancellation marks, just Sands Las Vegas in ordinary Helvetica text on all five dice on side 2, in gold ink with plenty of wear and chips to all five of the dice. Not very transparent, more of a dense - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2013/) - Shooting at 45º Ed, I’ve built a practice rig as I live near Mohegan Sun Casino. I understand dice setting, but I need one question answered. When throwing dice, to maintain a 45 degree launch, would you say height of throw is height of arm cushions or lower. Thanks, Art / Taftville, CT Hi Art, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2009/) - Soft Touch Says, I’d Rather Be a Master… I was prompted by The Professor’s article in this newsletter to get this “off my chest.” In this game, I would prefer to be considered by my community as a master of the game rather than a “guru.” In my mind, masters teach, gurus control. Those on - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2004/) - How to Run a Pro Craps TeamBy Steve “Heavy” Haltom Let’s say you follow the advice guys like Dice Coach, Irishsetter and I dole out and “practice practice practice.” Your skill advances to the point that you win consistently on your own hands. But no matter what silly betting strategy you try, you still - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2004/) - With the exceedingly successful Crapsfest in the rearview mirror, I look forward to trying to squeeze, just a bit more profit out of 2004 in the coming months. If you're interested in hearing about the various trip reports from some of the Crapsfest attendees, be sure to stop by my message board. . It's very - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's We are so close to beginning the holiday season. It is hard to believe that the year 2007 is just “around the corner.” For me, as we enter this time of year it becomes a time to reflect on what really matters to me when it comes to playing this game we - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: October 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2001-2/) - Volume I : Issue V Happy Halloween! Ahhh, fall is in the air. The leaves are changing, the air is cool and crisp. The nights are getting longer and craps seems to be on the mind of a lot of players. If site traffic is any indication, there's a growing number of precision shooters out - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2014/) - Soft Touch Says - Hey, you weren't born in a barn! Where's your table manners? Last month, a reader wrote about a rude experience during a game of craps. Here's a new twist, the letter was not directed to the casino crew. The rude behavior was from other players in the game. The game of - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2013/) - Raiser Odds... Hi Ed I have a question about 3-4-5x odds on don't pass bets or lay bets. Is each odd ( 3 or 4 or 5 ) assigned to each number group ( 4,10 5,9 6,8 )? Example: point is 4 or 10 can put as much as 3x's odds, point is 5 or - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2009/) - Group DynamicsEvery so often a significant number of dice students come to Las Vegas around the same date. Although these players may be aligned with different shooting communities, it is understandable and only natural that they would want to socialize and share their knowledge for the betterment of their dice game. And it is not - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: May 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's... I thought as everyone gears up for visiting Vegas in the spring and summer, it would be nice to provide our readers the Dice Coach's Top Ten List of his playable craps tables in Vegas with some added commentary from me. Keep in mind, while Dice Coach and I share very similar - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: November - December 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-december-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's I have often heard it said that with a winner’s attitude, a player really can’t lose. And, I have often noticed that all the big winning players I have had the pleasure of meeting, without exception, play with a will to win. It has always been my intention to inspire those players - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2014/) - Significant Information - Sunflowers Up When it comes to the mechanics of a dice toss, one of the more frequent questions I am asked is what dice sets do I personally use during a craps game. While I may not quite be the expert in the art of set selection as the Dice Coach, I - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2014/) - Soft Touch Says - Thanks to all of you who took a few minutes to respond to our survey in the last newsletter. As you can tell, we are still here - by popular request. Bless you all for the kind words and unanimous voice that DiceSetter.com is on track for your gaming needs and - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: March 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2013/) - Hello My Loyal Readers, As always it is good to have your eyes reading the Dice Setter Newsletter. Oh boy, what happened to February. That East Coast Prairie Dog was supposed to shorten winter, not February. I still need to get my Christmas cards out. Just kidding, but I tell you what, it seems as - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2013/) - Soft Touch Says, Hello everybody, Packing my bags for my favorite place at my favorite time of the year. The heat of Las Vegas and the cool, cool, of playing craps in some of the world's best casinos. Can't wait to be back at the Bellagio, my dear and friendly benefactor. Anyway, I just wanted - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June - July  2011](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-july-2011/) - Greetings Dice Setters! Summer fun is upon us and and nothing like the cool of a casino to beat the heat. Like the Dice Coach says, "Hot in Las Vegas? Not where I'm standing." Well, speaking of the Dice Coach, the Professor and I had a marvelous time with Mr. Parker during the Dice Busters, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June - July 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-july-2009/) - One Thing You Don't NeedThere are a lot of things a player needs in order to be successful with this game. Drive, commitment, patience, discipline, confidence, follow-through and money are among the many requirements on an endless list of items a craps player needs to build a positive outcome at the tables.One thing that a - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: June 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2008/) - Pinball… it’s a life style When I was a young boy, I loved playing pinball games. For a mere five cents I would get five balls to try to score enough points to light the replay gizmo. There was a hole at the top of my favorite table, right in the middle. When I produced - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July 2007](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2007/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello everyone. Thanks to all the readers who check-in with us to share their positive feed back. I know that I can speak for Ed, Mike and the rest of our contributors, and state that we all appreciate the comments and suggestions regarding our site and content. In this month’s issue you - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2014/) - Before You Play Las Vegas The Professor With all the casinos in Las Vegas, which ones offer the best games? What are the secrets to selecting a game with winning potential? How about some answers for choosing a good game for either craps or blackjack? When it comes to gaming, you become a patient hunter, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2012](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2012/) - Greetings Dice Setters! It is my hope that a happy New Year is blessing your game. Yes, Dice Setter Newsletter is alive and well. We only publish when we have something to share. Last year was a busy time for our contributors. I think you will enjoy this issue. I know I did and had - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2011](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2011/) - Questions From Our Readers Where’s the rule book? I was in Tunica, MS playing craps. I just started playing this game a couple of months ago. The shooter shot the dice and on of the dice bounced up and rolled across a man’s arm, hit his hand and then he knocked the die back on - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2009/) - Happy January Dice Players!! I love and enjoy this time of year. January is a great time for new beginnings, to clean your playing slate and to plan a fresh start. As casinos do their very best to make it a great time to visit them, all of us can benefit from findingthe time to find your perfect table for prosperity. Some - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's Happy New Year craps players. Another year is behind us. As is customary for many players I know, a year in review seems to occur around this time. Most of us go through a reflection of what went right and what went wrong with our gaming experiences and we tally up our - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: July - August 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-august-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello everyone, In this month's newsletter we are fortunate enough to publish an interesting contribution from Lin Vernon, a Fen-shui practitioner. Lin happened to be at our last workshop which dealt with shifting our participants into expanding their craps game through becoming aware of greater energetic influences that definitely impact our game. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2006/) - From The Soft Touch To The Dice Community Hello Everyone! As announced on the message board, https://dicesetter.com/, ownership has changed. Since the site's inception, I have watched it be created and develop along side the forum for over four years. A "labor of love" has grown to be widely recognized as a premier resource for the craps player - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2004/) - Volume III : Issue VII Welcome back to another edition of the Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter . As we head into February, Dice Setter celebrates its three year anniversary. Hard to believe isn't it? A lot has changed since I originally posted the site and invited some friends to contribute their insight and knowledge. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February 2014](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2014/) - Soft Touch Says, Dice Setter went on-line thirteen years ago, this month. The purpose of the site, the old forum, and newsletters has always been information based. In this issue, it is fitting that we publish a recent trip report from one of our successful readers. The report smartly defines the intent and purpose why - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January  2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-2013/) - Welcome All, Oh my gosh what a quick year 2012 turned out to be. I don't know about you, but it looks like 2013 is on the same fast track. My trips to Las Vegas continued on a monthly basis and I am happy to report a better than average year for 2012. I don't - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January - February 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-february-2010/) - I Was A Fortunate Novice… While visiting Vegas last month I noticed that the minimum bet for craps had been lowered. It must have to do with a hope of attracting players to the game. Most of the casinos I visited during this time were fairly empty, which is no surprise to me, while our nation - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February - March 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-march-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's Obstacles and Opportunity... In the casino, do you ever find that sometimes things just don't feel right? You walk up to a craps table and get this uncomfortable sensation that you are not invited. And at other times, do you enter a game because you feel an immediate connection and find that you just belong - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2006/) - From Soft Touch - "Rules To Play By" Hello Everyone! We are all aligned toward a common goal. Together, we move toward a common destination. As long as sites like ours exist, creativity and new ideas are formed. It is nice to see cooperation and harmony on our message boards. Here are some things to - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: January - February 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-january-february-2010-2/) - I Was A Fortunate Novice… While visiting Vegas last month I noticed that the minimum bet for craps had been lowered. It must have to do with a hope of attracting players to the game. Most of the casinos I visited during this time were fairly empty, which is no surprise to me, while our nation - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2015/) - Hi, Ed Jones here, As we are wrapping up another spin around the sun with the twelfth issue, the publisher of Dice Setter, Ms. Soft Touch, wishes the loyal readers of Dice Setter a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!In addition, she wishes to express her heart felt thanks for your continued readership. Your visits - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2013/) - Luck Has Nothing To Do With It! By Michael Vernon Have you ever tried to pick up a tomato seed? Attempting to explain luck is a lot like trying to pick up a tomato seed. You can put your fingers on it, but you can’t quite grab a hold on it. There are probably more - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2010/) - I have often heard it said that with a winner’s attitude, a player really can’t lose. And, I have often noticed that all the big winning players I have had ... - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2009/) - Hello my dear readers,Thank you for another successful year for Dice Setter. Your compliments, questions, and suggestions help us to stay on the cutting edge, providing the dice community with current information. I also wish to thank all of our contributors for their generosity, helping Ed with the newsletter, and contributing articles.With this holiday season, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February - March 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-march-2005/) - Volume IV : Issue VI Door Number TwoBy Steve "Heavy" Haltom A few years back Marilyn vos Savant, who writes the “Ask Marilyn” column in Parade Magazine, caused quite a stir with her answer to the following reader’s question: "Suppose you're on a game show, and you're given the choice of three doors: Behind one - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2004 / January 2005](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2004-january-2005/) - Happy New Year! Welcome to the December/January edition of the Precision Shooter Newsletter! Superstition and Rules to Play ByBy Steve “Heavy” Haltom What the heck is up with crapsters and this superstition thing? You know what I’m talking about. The presumption that there is a cause and effect relationship between certain events that - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2003](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2003/) - Happy New Year everyone! I can look back on 2003 as a profitable and entertaining year. I hope you too found yourself on the right side of the balance sheet at years end. Midway through the year, I decided that I wanted to spend less time talking about dice influencing, and more time at the - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: February - March 2004](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-march-2004/) - Thanks for joining me for a special double edition of the the Precision Shooter Newsletter! I'd like to take this opportunity to give you a heads up on some upcoming changes to the message board. Beginning July 1, the board will go to a yearly subscription based format. The annual rate for newcomers will be - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: December 2010](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2010-2/) - I have often heard it said that with a winner’s attitude, a player really can’t lose. And, I have often noticed that all the big winning players I have had the pleasure of meeting, without exception, play with a will to win. It has always been my intention to inspire those players I come to - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2013](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2013/) - Hello My Loyal Readers, The publisher of The Mad Professor's Shooing Bible, PI Yee Press, gave Dice Setter the green light to continue for one more month promoting the special anniversary sale price of $19.95. I know many of you have already taken advantage of the deal and I hope others of you out there - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: August 2009](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2009/) - Money DroppedAs I have visited Las Vegas these last few months, it is no surprise that the economy has created a significant financial impact on the casino environment. The number of visitors to the casinos has dropped. With the world economy shifting, it is no surprise.What is a surprise is the way casino management is - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: April 2008](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2008/) - Soft Touch Say's Our Workshop Weekend and Mr. Cranky Pants... I thought I would share that the Three Amigos workshop held early this month turned out to be a successful experience. It is always wonderful to witness our players apply what they learn in the Dice Coach's virtual craps pit to the actual casino tables. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Newsletter: August 2006](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2006/) - Soft Touch Say's Hello Everyone! Not making any money at the tables? Many in the dice community respond by stating the player needs to practice more. A number of students of the game have gotten lost in the idea that practice ultimately determines their outcomes in the casino. In a way, the answer is yes, no - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: March 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2002/) - First, allow me to apologize for the tardiness of this month's newsletter. I've been a bit overwhelmed, first in preparation for the March 23rd event, then trying to recuperate from it. More on the dicesetter.com /Sharpshooter weekend later in the newsletter. In other news, I seem to have lost my web site re-designer, so the - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: March 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-march-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 3 Soft Touch Says - My dear readers, is spring ever going to arrive, or is this the new spring? Really! The snow got so bad back east, people created web sites to sell their snow. What a snow job! Well, I suppose that was one way of disposing of it. The - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: May 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-may-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 5 Soft Touch Says - Adjusting to the new playing environments.The last few times I have played craps in Vegas, it has become clear to me that the playing environment has changed. The tourists, the casino, the players at the tables are different, even the food is different.The global gambling landscape is - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: June 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-june-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 6 Soft Touch Says - The Importance of Gaming DiversityThis past NBA basketball season, the Dicecoach introduced me to some of the finer points of sports betting.As an ardent fan of the San Antonio Spurs, I have enjoyed watching this team play for several years now. So, during one of my trips - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: September 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-september-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 9 Soft Touch Says - Chip Racking Before entering any craps game in any casino, I always watch the play before placing a bet. With that stated, I generally chart the table with pen and paper to look for trends as our friend the "7" cycles around. The first six, twelve and - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: October 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-october-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 10 Soft Touch Says - A Session Experience While visiting Vegas during our workshop weekend, I had an opportunity to visit and play at the Bellagio. As some of you may know, I have listed the "Bel" as one of my preferred places to play craps. Each time I visit Vegas, I make - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: November 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-november-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 11 Never Say Never Again When I was a teenager in high school in Newark, New Jersey, I had an opportunity to go on my first big trip in a jet! It was to the Northwest Outward Bound School in the state of Washington. Basically a one month, all expense paid camping - [Dice Sets: V-3's versus X'd 6's](https://dicesetter.com/dice-sets-v-3s-versus-xd-6s/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. The Man In Black V3 (Flying V) vs. X6 (Crossed Six)I would like to - [Dice Sets and Grips](https://dicesetter.com/dice-sets-and-grips/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. The Man In Black Does anyone here use a dice set not shown on - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: December 2001](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-december-2001/) - Can it almost be 2002 already? I'm generally not one for resolutions, but I do endeavor to gather even more craps knowledge in the coming year. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: February 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2002/) - Volume I : Issue VIIII February 2002 Special Announcement UPDATE!Sharpshooter - Dicesetter.com Weekend In Las Vegas! Last month's Sharpshooter - Dicesetter.com Weekend In Las Vegas announcement has generated a huge amount of "buzz" on the web. As of press time, all seats for this unique two day program were spoken for. Heavy, roadrunner, Billy and - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: July 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-july-2002/) - For those of you who spend a good deal of time on the web surfing the various craps web sites and forums, you've probably noticed the ebb and flow of traffic.. - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: August 2002](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-august-2002/) - Volume II : Issue III August 2002 There's nothing quite like autumn.... Change is in the air, the leaves are turning, the kids are back in school, and as the days begin to grow shorter and the nights longer, we have more time to pursue our favorite passion, throwing the dice. This fall in - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: February 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-february-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 2 Soft Touch Says - Viva Las Vegas! My dear readers, I am still out of breath from the wild ride during my latest whirlwind trip to Las Vegas. The dice were good to me at Bellagio and poker games at the Wynn paid for tournament entry fees at the Venetian. So, - [Dice Setter Precision Shooter's Newsletter: April 2015](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-precision-shooters-newsletter-april-2015/) - Volume 15 : Issue 4 Soft Touch Says - My dear readers, dusting off an oldie, but the lesson is still a good reminder. Happiness is a long roll and all good things come to a seven-out. Soft Touch BulletproofJune, 2002JustMikeFTwo guys were having a few drinks at an upscale bar at the top of a - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble?](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble/) - I was shooting dice at the Stardust Hotel-Casino a short while ago, and there were just three other players at the same table. A tourist walked up, and asked no one in particular, “How do you play this game?” A Pit Boss was standing nearby. He walked a bit closer and said, “D’ya wanna win, - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-2/) - In Part I of this series, I left you with something to think about: The reason most skilled Precision-Shooters don’t make more money, is because of the way that they BET, and NOT the way that they SHOOT! This series of articles will help you to map out a path to a profit-destination where your - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-3/) - Before we begin, I just want to remind you again: The reason most skilled Precision-Shooters don’t make more money is because of the way that they BET, and NOT the way that they SHOOT! “I Have to Keep My Job Just to Afford These Bets” That is precisely what one friend said as he was - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-4/) - Most gamblers subscribe to Nick the Greek’s philosophy: "The next best thing to winning at gambling, is losing at gambling…the most important thing is to PLAY." Of course, I DO NOT agree with that statement, but like I said, most gamblers do. Consistent WINNING is what separates people who gamble for the ACTION, and those - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-5/) - A professional Precision-Shooter goes to the casino with the INTENT of MAKING MONEY. A recreational player goes to the casino with the HOPE of MAKING MONEY. Both a Precision-Shooting pro and a serious recreational dicesetter can take in the all of the free concerts, sporting events, comped food and room-nights that various casinos may offer, - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-6/) - The more time that I spend at the tables with fellow craps players, the more I realize that being able to control the dice is one of the easier elements in terms of becoming a serious recreational or semi-pro player, and that the hardest part is to control all the other aspects of this whole - [D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble? Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/dya-wanna-win-or-dya-wanna-gamble-part-7/) - The most complex things are the simplest. -Agni Celeste Rewind to Remind… I want to briefly go back to how we first introduced this series way back when: I was shooting dice at the Stardust Hotel-Casino a short while ago, and there were just three other players at the same table. A tourist walked up, - [Creating More Shooting Opportunities - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/creating-more-shooting-opportunities-part-5/) - If You’ve Got The Edge; Then You’ve Got The POWER To Consistently Win Back in Heavy’s mid-April Axis Power Newsletter, he laid out in clear detail how a dice-influencer with even a modest Seven-to-Rolls ratio (SRR) of 7:1, not only has an ~8% edge over the game, but also how that level of player can - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-2/) - Your current practice determines your future profit, so it’s pretty easy to see how and why the time you spend on your at-home rig today can pay bigger dividends at the casino tomorrow. Let’s resolve to start each Practice Session (as well as each casino session) with one of the most overlooked and easily dismissed - [Current Practice - Future Profitability - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/current-practice-future-profitability-part-3/) - Your current practice determines your future profit, so it’s pretty easy to see how and why the time you spend on your at-home rig today can pay bigger dividends at the casino tomorrow. So far in this series we’ve looked at a couple of ways to make your practice-sessions more effective and far more efficient. - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-4/) - Your current practice determines your future profit, so it’s pretty easy to see how and why the time you spend on your at-home rig today can pay bigger dividends at the casino tomorrow. Focus On QUALITY As You Build Up QUANTITY Many players like to accumulate roll-stats for a sizeable number of tosses in order - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-5/) - Your current dice-influencing practice-sessions are inexorably tied to your future casino profit. A player shouldn’t expect to reach a reasonable win-objective without first putting substantial effort into developing a sustainable advantage over the house. Little input gets little output. Clear Head, Clear Eyes…Clear Opportunity Practicing your dice-shooting skills takes time and patience. Practicing WELL and - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-6/) - Level Your Table You know how I’m always imploring you to make sure that you are throwing the dice “flat” to the table top and “square” to the backwall? It was good advice the first time I mentioned it and it has remained so for the last three-hundred times that I’ve reminded you…and it - [Current Practice…Future Profitability - Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profitability-part-8/) - No Practice…No Edge Let’s face it. Even a pro needs to practice. Whether you are talking about golf, baseball, motor-sports or ping-pong…you need to practice to stay in top physical shape as well as top mental condition. Let me put it this way... If it has been two or three days since I have shot - [Current Practice…Future Profit - Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/current-practicefuture-profit-part-9/) - If you missed Maximus/HSC-III’s absolutely outstanding Laser Practice…Laser Perfection idea in Part Seven of this series, I would invite you to discover one of the most significant practice-session improvement concepts that I have ever used. Following on the heels of that excellent idea, Maximus, Jeffrey47, and I discussed some additional practice-session uses for the laser-level - [Dice Perception, Feeling Groovy…](https://dicesetter.com/dice-perception-feeling-groovy/) - Either with a random roll or with dice influencing, the dice roll delivers a subtle detectable message. It comes down to strong, confident energy verses weak, wimpy energy. Consistency in tossing the dice goes a long way to being able to hold onto the cubes. Consistency expresses a kind of energy that rides with intention, - [Dice Recommendations](https://dicesetter.com/dice-recommendations/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Dice Recommendations Jonathan I am going to be building a practice table and I'm - [Crossed Sixes Trouble](https://dicesetter.com/crossed-sixes-trouble/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Crossed Sixes BIGKAHNMAN am i the ownly one having problems with the crossed - [Dice Pick Ups](https://dicesetter.com/dice-pick-ups/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Hi All!I have been precision shooting for a very short time, maybe 3 or - [Diagonal Grip Questions](https://dicesetter.com/diagonal-grip-questions/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Kelly While I'm not yet ready to reliquish the title of "point-seven artist," practice - [Dice Coach, is Craps your only Game?](https://dicesetter.com/dice-coach-is-craps-your-only-game/) - Question: Dice Coach, is Craps your only Game?Answer: Absolutely not!I think every one needs a second, or maybe a third game to play. If Craps is not working for you today, you need another game to fall back on or break your rhythm. And you do not want to have a "burn out" on just - [CONGRATULATIONS!](https://dicesetter.com/congratulations/) - Now that you have gone through this series on "How to Play Craps" you are more knowledgeable than 95% of the craps players that will be on the tables with you! However, remember knowledge is NOT power, APPLIED knowledge is POWER. Practice what you have learned here and be sure to keep a journal of - [Common Sense Isn't That Common!](https://dicesetter.com/common-sense-isnt-that-common/) - Upon entering a casino, some people leave their common sense safely locked in the trunk of their car, or tucked securely inside clean laundry up in their... - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-4/) - Cannery Hotel-Casino One of the newest casinos in North Las Vegas offers a cheap $2 game at their two craps tables. You’ll find a good number of budget-minded players at this '40s-themed property. You won’t find any tourists to speak of, but there is a lot of off-duty military personnel from nearby Nellis Air Force - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-5/) - When you go to Las Vegas, you can play in a large number of casinos and get a lot of action even if you are on a limited gambling-budget. Casino-play should be fun, and if you are losing money…well…it’s not really that much fun now is it? With that in mind, a low table-limit means - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-6/) - There are still a dozen or so Las Vegas casinos that we haven’t covered where you will find $3 tables most of the time. Needless to say, during the busier weekends, evenings and holidays, you’ll be a little harder-pressed to find the cheaper minimums, and are more likely to see a few more of the - [Control the Dice, and your NERVES](https://dicesetter.com/control-the-dice-and-your-nerves/) - There is a small problem with practicing shooting craps on a home-built layout. In the calm and tranquility of your home, you are relaxed and focused. When you get to the casino the cacophony of sounds, the dazzle of lights, the speed of the action, plus the fervor of real play will sometimes affect your - [Conquering Micro-Fiber Table-Felt](https://dicesetter.com/conquering-micro-fiber-table-felt/) - Is there a conspiracy to hide the truth about Precision-Shooting and craps? You be the judge. In our never-ending quest to bring you truth, justice, and profit in the Precision-Shooting way, it is time you knew the real words to a number of historical misquotes: Bill Clinton actually said: "I DID NOT play Crapless Craps - [Craps Tournaments…The Basics and Beyond](https://dicesetter.com/craps-tournamentsthe-basics-and-beyond/) - There seems to be a Craps Tournament resurgence of late. From the early ‘80’s through to the mid ‘90’s, you could play in the big-money ($50,000+ prize aggregate) tourneys on pretty much a monthly or even weekly basis during some seasons. Often times from early ’89 through to late ’93; I’d be jetting back and - [Craps Tournaments…Going For the Gold](https://dicesetter.com/craps-tournamentsgoing-for-the-gold/) - DE-Programming Your Advantage-Play Mindset It is CRITICAL for you to understand that tournament play does not pit you against the casino as it normally does is in your day-to-day advantage-play struggles. Rather, in a tournament, it is you against all the other players at your table and ultimately against everyone else who is in the - [Craps Tournaments…Seize the Lead To Seize the Gold Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/craps-tournamentsseize-the-lead-to-seize-the-gold-part-4/) - If you’ve read the first three chapters of this series, you know that I have a strong win-philosophy predisposition of… Seizing the Chip-Lead in Order to Seize the Gold To my mind, the first five rolls of a tournament session are just as critical to your success as the final five rolls. While other players - [Come On Shooter, We Need a Hard-Eight!](https://dicesetter.com/come-on-shooter-we-need-a-hard-eight/) - As a fairly skilled Precision-Shooter, have you ever had this situation happen to you? You are usually the only player at the table that tips the dealers with any level of consistency. Many times there are one or more players at your table who are betting much larger than you are. When the dice come - [Creating More Shooting Opportunities - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/creating-more-shooting-opportunities-part-1/) - The Idea If Precision-Shooting reduces the house-edge or eliminates it altogether; then the idea that a Precision-Shooter would want to throw the dice as often as possible makes a lot of sense. With that in mind, I thought that a list of suggestions that will increase the number of times that you get your hands - [Creating More Shooting Opportunities - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/creating-more-shooting-opportunities-part-2/) - Can We Agree… Even the most rudimentary Precision-Shooting skills will consistently beat random-rolling most of the time. While a random-roller may have an occasional long, hot and LUCKY roll, the skilled dicesetter does it more often, more consistently and more predictably. After all, longer, more consistent and more profitable rolls are the whole point of - [Close Encounters of the WHAT Kind?](https://dicesetter.com/close-encounters-of-the-what-kind/) - April, 2002JustMikeF In the movie, Close Encounters... Richard Dreyfuss was suddenly introduced to the fact that there are lifeforms other than our own in the galaxy, opening up a whole new world of possibilities to him. In much the same way, we as players have happened upon the game of craps. Some have found a - [Crapless Craps-by heavy](https://dicesetter.com/crapless-craps-by-heavy/) - You may have run across it at the Stratosphere in Vegas. Or was on some backwater boat in Mississippi? Or maybe it was at that Indian casino you visited on vacation. It’s called Crapless Craps. Many players like this game, yet after thirty years on the market, Crapless Craps is still difficult to find. - [Commandments of Discipline](https://dicesetter.com/commandments-of-discipline/) - compiled from suggestions made by message board participants Play less frequently with larger buy ins. Set loss limits and ABIDE by them. Make your practice meaningful by setting specific objectives. Take regular breaks. The tables will always be there. Play when you're rested and relaxed. Establish a separate bank account exclusively for casino play. Never - [Consistency?](https://dicesetter.com/consistency/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Consistency? smoovej That thread on practice, and some of those posts got me - [Cool Yer Jets](https://dicesetter.com/cool-yer-jets/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. irishsetter I think maybe JZ mentioned it in a thread. He spoke of how - [Craps Play - It’s A Mental Thing](https://dicesetter.com/craps-play-its-a-mental-thing-2/) - In these past few years, I have had the honor and privilege of playing and working with some wonderful people. Their approach to the game is business like, investing their time and money in an effort to gain an advantage in their craps play.I have witnessed many of them excel in their game, and share - [The Pied-Piper of the Pass-Line](https://dicesetter.com/the-pied-piper-of-the-pass-line/) - A chicken and a horse lived on a farm, and both loved to play together. One day, the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off the chicken ran. Arriving at the barn, he searched for - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-4/) - After cashing out our winnings from Caesars Palace, Mel wanted to take a circuitous route out of there. We walked by Nero’s Steakhouse, which used to be called the Spanish Steps. He said, “We changed the name back when I still worked here because most people thought that it served Spanish food, instead of knowing - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-vi/) - As we headed into the driveway that led to the parking structure, Mel (the Vegas Ghost) was opining about the various craps-table sizes all over Vegasville. - [The Toughest Way to Make An Easy Living](https://dicesetter.com/the-toughest-way-to-make-an-easy-living/) - Should You Consider Playing Craps Professionally? That is the most oft asked question when I get together with other Precision-Shooters who have learned the skill, but are still working on improving other aspects of the game. “What advice would you give to a person who is considering becoming a full-time professional player?” With a few - [Go Ahead…Pull the Trigger](https://dicesetter.com/go-aheadpull-the-trigger/) - You probably know the joke about the guy who walks into a bar and finds the finest-looking woman he's ever seen. Surprisingly, she seems to take an interest in him too, so they go to her apartment. When they walk in, the guy sees all these photos of a man strewn all over the place, - [I Hate Craps, Sweetie, But I LOVE The Profit! Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/i-hate-craps-sweetie-but-i-love-the-profit-part-1/) - “I thought you hated all the time and effort that I’ve spent practicing and playing craps, honey? Now you want to go to the casino and watch me play craps almost every day. What made you decide to become my PARTNER?” asked the craps player standing next to me at the table. With an enthusiastic - [The "Ground Zero" of Opportunity](https://dicesetter.com/the-ground-zero-of-opportunity/) - If a massive earthquake shakes Las Vegas, go directly to a keno lounge. As far as I know, NOTHING in the history of mankind has EVER been HIT in there. On the other hand, if you want to be at the epicenter of opportunity; Ground-Zero would have to be either Casino Royale on the Las - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part I](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-i/) - Welcome to the latest installment in the Walking with a Vegas Ghost series of articles. Today we are not dusting off the old gambling scrapbook like we have in past articles. Rather, we are going on a (hopefully) profit-making excursion of all the mini-tables in Las Vegas. The Vegas Ghost is a friend of - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-2/) - In Part I of this article, we took a close look at both the Mini-Tub tables, and the smaller sit-down type of Crapshoot tables. We looked at why casinos install them, and how Precision-Shooters take advantage of them. We also reviewed how a few casinos use certain counter-measures to nullify the efforts of Precision-Shooting advantage-players. - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-3/) - In Part II of this series, we visited the shrine of Las Vegas mini-table Precision-Shooting: Casino Royale. We continue our trip of mini-tubs and Crapshoot tables with Mel, the “Vegas Ghost”. He is a senior casino executive in his regular job, and a serious gambler in what he calls his “real” job. Our next target - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-4/) - Welcome aboard the Mini-Table Craps Tour of Las Vegas. Yours truly, The Mad Professor, is your somewhat kind and jovial host. Our co-pilot and navigator is Mel, the “Vegas Ghost”. We call him the ghost because he has haunted most of the major Strip casinos as a gaming-executive for the past four decades, plus he - [Mad Professor's Mini-Table Craps Tour with the Vegas Ghost - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/mad-professors-mini-table-craps-tour-with-the-vegas-ghost-part-5/) - As we were leaving the Wild Wild West Gambling Hall parking lot, there was one car in front of us. The bumper-sticker read: How do you get an 82-year old Grandma to say, “F#%k? Have somebody else yell “BINGO!” As we I wheeled onto Tropicana Boulevard, I momentarily looked back at the Orleans Hotel-Casino, and - [Your Style of Throw](https://dicesetter.com/your-style-of-throw/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Your Style of Throw jc I am just curious on how some of your - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-7/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here or here for part 4 or here for part5 or here for part 6 ) At the annual class Christmas party, a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist's son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-8/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here or here for part 4 or here for part5 or here for part 6 here for part 7) A mailman worked the same route for thirty years. Upon his impending retirement, the Post Office sends out notices to all the households that he delivered - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 9](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-9/) - A macho kind of guy married a good-looking lady. After the wedding, he laid down the following rules: "I'll be home when I want, if I want, and ... - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-10/) - A guy goes to a bar and sees a big jar filled with $5-bills. He asks the bartender, "What’s with the money?" The bartender replies, "We're having a contest. You have to put $5 in the jar; then you have to complete three tasks. If you complete them all; then you get all the - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-11/) - ABC Store - A Hawaiian version of Walgreens. It’s located under the Freemont Street Experience near First Street, and has about twelve full racks of shirts. Hilo Hatties – Also transplanted from Hawaii, has a great assortment of shirts in the Aladdin Hotels’-Desert Passage Mall. Tommy Bahama – They are located out at the Primm - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 12](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-12/) - A man brought a very limp dog into the veterinary clinic. As he laid the dog on the table, the doctor pulled out his stethoscope, placing it on the dog's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm sorry, but your dog has passed away." "What?" screamed the - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 13](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-13/) - My “support” of the dice-setting community is to share my knowledge and experience about Precision-Shooting with other like-minded individuals here on Irishs... - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 15](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-15/) - If someone is telling you that the casinos would never, ever dare change the sacrosanct game of craps, you may want to look a little deeper to see if he has ... - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 16](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-16/) - Gaming Control Board regulations require each casino to log-in every player by name and government-issued photo-I.D., then provide direct real-time video surveillance feeds to GCB headquarters. Bet-minimums for both table-games and slots must be AT LEAST $500, and each player is required to carry cash and/or starting credit totaling a minimum of $500,000. That means - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 19](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-19/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here or here for part 4 for here for part5 or here for part 6 or here for part 7 or here for part 8 or here for part 9 or here for part 10 or here for part 11 or here for part 12 or - [Where Are The Successful Precision-Shooters?](https://dicesetter.com/where-are-the-successful-precision-shooters/) - Many times I am asked, just exactly who and where all of the successful Precision-Shooters are. Some readers write in to ask what a pro looks and dresses like, and how to become a professional craps player. Sometimes I receive an e-mail question like this: “Hey Mad Professor, I hear you say that there are - [Situational Practice Setting](https://dicesetter.com/situational-practice-setting/) - So what is situational practice setting? Now that you’ve practiced your sets, you now want to practice simulated real life throwing. To do this, you’re going to need to be able to calculate bet payoffs in your head which is a good skill to have anyway. After all, dealers have been known to make mistakes. - [Sharpshooting](https://dicesetter.com/sharpshooting/) - Here I give you my basic strategy for using pre-sets for specific outcomes. This is based on hours of practice, trial and error, theoretical practicality and success at the tables.. If you haven't looked at any of the sets on the previous page, I would recommend that you familiarize yourself with them and then come - [Shooting Rules and Tips](https://dicesetter.com/shooting-rules-and-tips/) - Rules Both dice must bounce and then hit the back wall. The dice can only be handled with one hand. The dice must remain in site of the dealers. You cannot bring your hand back behind the rail while holding the dice. The dice must be thrown below the line of sight of the dealers. - [Actual Data From The Practice Table](https://dicesetter.com/actual-data-from-the-practice-table/) - This data is for the straight sixes come-out set:The Dice Were Thrown 432 times (May, 2001) * based on the total appearance of the actual number. (For instance the 4 can be made three ways, 1/3 - 3/1 and 2-2. So for every 3 appearances of the 4 one third of them should be a - [Just A Thought For You Naysayers...](https://dicesetter.com/just-a-thought-for-you-naysayers/) - used with permission Proponents of dice setting and controlled throwing have shown that if a shooter can obtain a desired result (an 8) 2.7% of the time (with the other results being totally random) then the player has an 8% advantage over the house. Opponents of these de-randomizing techniques note that the keyword in 1 - [How to Find and PROFIT from a Precision-Shooter](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-find-and-profit-from-a-precision-shooter/) - By Mad Professor I don't know any secret handshakes, and I don't have a Captain Crunch decoder ring, nor am I a lifetime charter member of the Fraternal Order of Water Buffalo, but I can recognize a Precision-Shooter who is likely to win me some money. I can venture into any casino in the world - [The Mad Professor speaks about …Casino Credit](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professor-speaks-about-casino-credit/) - Have you ever seen this? A man walks up to the Craps table that you are playing at; he puts his Players Card down on the felt layout and says to the box-man "Give me a Marker for $5,000." The box-man in turning to the floor-man or Pit Boss says " This guy wants 5-large. - [More Random Thoughts From The Mad Professor](https://dicesetter.com/more-random-thoughts-from-the-mad-professor/) - Real Talent or Plain Old Luck (or…I'd rather be Good AND Lucky!) That is exactly how you have to look at this game if you want and plan to use it as a "long-term" revenue generator. Is my Precision-Shooting just producing some lucky runs, or is actual talent being employed? If a player can produce - [A Peek Inside the Mad Professor's Playbook](https://dicesetter.com/a-peek-inside-the-mad-professors-playbook/) - Many people say to me "Okay, we've seen how you shoot, and now we KNOW that Precision-Shooting actually works, but how do you bet to maximize your earnings?" With that in mind, I've decided to open up my PLAYBOOK and let you have a peek inside. This is not the Holy Grail. It doesn't contain - [If I Only Knew Then, What I Know Now](https://dicesetter.com/if-i-only-knew-then-what-i-know-now/) - You know that you are getting old: When you need a fire extinguisher to put out the fire on top of your birthday cake. When you have more hair growing out of your nose and ears than you have on top of your head. When someone says "Just say 'no' to crack", and it reminds - [You've Got Mail!](https://dicesetter.com/youve-got-mail/) - Sometimes it pays to get out of bed early in the morning. Once each week I have all of my mail FedExed to me while on vacation. With the proper delivery instructions, those Fed-Ex guy can find the remotest Caribbean harbor-village and even the correct boat at the dock. In my package this week was - [You’ve Got (MORE) Mail](https://dicesetter.com/youve-got-more-mail/) - A little while back I listed a few choice comp offerings that came by way of snail-mail and FedEx. The article raised a few hackles from a player who says he bets larger than I do, yet doesn’t receive the same caliber of offers from “HIS” casino, even though in this case, “HIS” casino is - [Questions from Cyber-Space](https://dicesetter.com/questions-from-cyber-space/) - Hundreds of questions pour in from cyber-space. Many are repeated time and time again. In some cases, I've already discussed certain items in an article that a reader may have missed. In other cases, it's a thought-provoking question that deserves quiet reflection. Here is a sampling which have recently come my way: Q: How do - [More Questions From Cyber-Space](https://dicesetter.com/more-questions-from-cyber-space/) - I was surprised that there were so many more questions AFTER I answered Questions From Cyber-Space . In response to that, here are a few more responses to your recent queries. Question: You wrote that you average about five rolls of the dice before you establish a Point. How does the average shooter do for Come-Out - [Even MORE Cyber-Questions - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/even-more-cyber-questions-part-1/) - If you are a fan of the Pirate Battle at Treasure Island, you’ll enjoy this story. A pirate walked into the Battle Bar near the Blackspot Grille, and the bartender said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened, you look terrible! How did you get that wooden leg?” "Well," said the pirate, - [Even MORE Cyber-Questions Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/even-more-cyber-questions-part-2/) - These four older gents go out to play golf. One is detained in the clubhouse to make lunch arrangements. The other three are discussing their children while ... - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-1/) - A gorilla escapes from the local zoo. A short time later, a man calls to report a gorilla in his back-yard tree. The zoo-keeper rushes right over. He arrives with a big net, a baseball bat, a shotgun, and a Pit-Bull dog. The home-owner asks what all the stuff is for. The zoo-keeper says, "I'm - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-2/) - Three successful brothers compared their wealth by the presents they had recently given to their old mother for her 75th birthday. Mario, the oldest, said: ... - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-3/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here) Two campers where hiking in the forest. All of a sudden, a bear jumps out the bushes and starts chasing them. Both campers start running for their lives when one of them stops, and starts to put on his running shoes. His partner says, "What are you doing? - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-4/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here) A hip young guy goes out and buys one of the fastest cars available. It’s a brand new Ferrari 550 Maranello, and he pay’s $274,000 for it. He takes it out for a spin and stops for a red light. An old man on - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-5/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here or here for part 4) A typical Dad, was passing through his son's college-town late one night on a business trip. He thought that he would pay a surprise visit to the boy. Arriving at the fraternity house, he knocked on the door. After - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-6/) - (read part I here or Part 2 here or Part 3 here or here for part 4 or here for part5 ) An American tourist goes on a trip to China. While in China, he is very sexually promiscuous and does not use a condom. A week after arriving back home in the States, he awakes - [What is Dice Setting?](https://dicesetter.com/what-is-dice-setting/) - Dice setting is the process of positioning and tossing the dice in craps to alter the appearance of certain numbers. (Generally the 7) The first time I came across an article on this subject I laughed and then dismissed the idea. Then, one evening at a craps table, I watched in amazement a fellow player - [My Life As A Dog](https://dicesetter.com/my-life-as-a-dog/) - Articles by Irish Setter Skip Right to The "My Life As A Dog" Articles Personal Note from Irish Setter I took up craps late in 1998 and was hooked instantly. In researching the game online, I came upon the topic of dice setting but discounted the idea until I witnessed a dice setter in action - [Tracking Your Throws](https://dicesetter.com/tracking-your-throws/) - PorkChop's CRAT PorkChop has written a great Microsoft Excel based application for tracking your practice throws. The application tracks and analyzes a huge amount of data. Click here for more info. If you prefer on tracking your throws yourself.... Here's a simple way to track and evaluate whether you are altering the frequency table. It's - [The Dice Whisperer](https://dicesetter.com/the-dice-whisperer/) - I just re-read your email response in your March, newsletter and I wanted to thank you for your kind consideration and sharing your years of experience and knowledge of Craps and Life. The two are intertwined as one is an extension of the other. Craps is life on a smaller table as are many things in life - [Birds on a Wire](https://dicesetter.com/birds-on-a-wire/) - The concept of Turbo Thought was introduced by my o’l teacher, Stuart Wilde when he published The Quickening. Turbo Thought is a metaphysical phenomenon. To put it simply, it is a person’s ability to move their “etheric body”. Why would someone want to do this? Quick answer, no good reason if that person is only - [We Are Being Cheated](https://dicesetter.com/we-are-being-cheated/) - Dice Setter, I’ve been playing craps for over 10 years. Yes, I believe that all the casinos are using biased dice and equipment to illegally raise the house edge. They cannot be caught and it enables them to cheat players. The player assumes the house has an advertised edge on each game or bet, but - [Dealers are People Too!](https://dicesetter.com/dealers-are-people-too/) - Hello Dice Setter, Love your website! I’ve read so many great articles on it. Just a comment here - keeping the dealers happy is so important. (I am a dice dealer) If players act disrespectful or arrogant you can bet we put out the “7 out” energy out there. Don’t laugh! Lots of times it works! - [Lesson 4 - The House Advantage](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-4-the-house-advantage/) - Why have a table of a good many bets and their corresponding house advantage? The answer is easy, it will help you develop clearer and more intelligent betting choices. I've heard it said many times, "in the short term, the vig has no bearing on craps wagering because anything can happen in the short term..." - [Lesson 5 - Learn More About Craps Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-5-learn-more-about-craps-payoffs/) - Learn More About Craps Payoffs | Pass Line Single Odds Point = 6 or 8 Point = 5 or 9 Point = 4 or 10 Pass Line Bet 1 X Amount Payoff @ 6 to 5 - [Lesson 7 - Dark Side Odds Payoffs](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-7-dark-side-odds-payoffs/) - Did you know that less than 15% of all craps players are dark-side bettors? In part I of the series, I covered odds payoffs on Pass Line/Come Line bets, otherwise called Placing Odds. Now it's time for the dark side. Initially, it's easy to be confused and intimidated by dark side odds, (called Laying Odds). - [Lesson 8 - Continuing Your Craps Education](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-8-continuing-your-craps-education/) - Learning how to play craps and Dice Influencing is a process that requires a commitment to continuing your education and practicing what you learn. The resources here will accelerate the process and shorten your learning curve. Whether you want to be a weekend warrior or a professional player this website can help you improve your - [Too Late to Sing the Blues](https://dicesetter.com/to-late-to-sing-the-blues/) - Blues guitarist, Denny Freeman, may have missed a good bet. No, Freeman was not a gambler per se, but he may have missed out on fame and fortune, because of one thing that he did not want. In Texas, there were several notable guitarists during the 1970s. Among the more notable, were Jimmie and Stevie - [It is No Surprise](https://dicesetter.com/it-is-no-surprise/) - A while back I took a drive with my daughter. A rare thing for me to share some time with her, considering her busy life. We drove up to Sipapu, it was a perfect fall day. Leaves were drifting down from the cottonwoods and landing in the Rio Pueblo. I took a lot of pictures - [Big Change in Your Point of View about Losing](https://dicesetter.com/a-change-in-your-point-of-view-about-losing/) - I have often heard it said that with a winner’s attitude, a player really can’t lose. And, I have often noticed that all the big winning players I have had ... - [When To Walk Away](https://dicesetter.com/when-to-walk-away/) - Dear Professor, In one of your articles, I read that you recommend buying in for ten times the normal set-up for each bet. Wouldn't you walk away from the table, long before losing the total buy-in?LoriHi Lori, great question, Several factors influence how long I will play, as well as when I decide to color - [Dice Setter's Journal](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setters-journal/) - How to Use Your Journal and Benefit Suggestions Begin now and then start at the New Year. Keep an annual journal, January through December. Have one journal for each game you play, craps, blackjack, poker and so on. Take your journal with you when you play, fresh memory means more accurate reporting. Record every session, - [Playing Poker](https://dicesetter.com/playing-poker/) - Call or fold? The vital question that is at the heart of every poker game, should you call or should you fold? Working out what to do in the heat of the moment, and how you make that decision, is the mark of a skilled player. If you've got a pair of Queens and your - [When You Have to Shoot, Shoot, Don't Talk](https://dicesetter.com/when-you-have-to-shoot-shoot-dont-talk/) - There is only one game in the casino where the casino turns control over to the player. Amazing, when I think about it now. It was during a craps game that I remembered this gift of power and took advantage of it. It was just before six in the morning when I sauntered down from - [Bouncy Practice Box](https://dicesetter.com/bouncy-practice-box/) - Dice Setters, I have been following your site for many years and have spent many hours reading, studying, and practicing. I have built a practice box based on the plans on your site and have been practicing for about an hour a day for about a year now. My shooting is progressing and the dice - [The parables of Don Guangoche](https://dicesetter.com/the-parables-of-don-guangoche/) - From the parables of Don Guangoche, the old sage writes that it is possible for an aware person to have knowledge of events before they happen. Don Guangoche defines awareness as “being in the present moment”. To be in the present moment means that you are alert to everything that is going on around you. - [Follow Up to Caution](https://dicesetter.com/follow-up-to-caution/) - This is a follow up to the recent article I wrote about learning to work with applied metaphysics. It is recommended that you first read the article titled Subtle Signs of Caution. In the article, I provided an example from personal experience. I told the story of how three caution lights, while driving, alerted me - [Subtle Signs of Caution](https://dicesetter.com/subtle-signs-of-caution/) - Over the years of teaching applied metaphysics, as it relates to gaming, two of the most asked questions I receive are, where do I start and how do I know that it I am doing it? With anything new, and especially with something intangible like the perception of etheric energy, the questions are reasonable. It - [Here's One for You](https://dicesetter.com/heres-one-for-you/) - Hi Dice Setter, Here’s one for you. The other day I was playing at Murphy, that’s Cherokee River in North Carolina. I’m shooting from SL1, (stick left first position). I throw a two finger front, thumb in back, on axis (at least that’s what I always go for) toss. Every toss I’ve seen, which is - [Taking a Break](https://dicesetter.com/taking-a-break/) - Question: What is a DICE BREAK and when do we need one?Answer: A former student, great friend and a dynamic shooter from the windy city of Chicago (whom many of you know by his signature HOP bets), once told me that "It's time for a dice break!".All precision shooters, whether good, bad or ugly, all - [What About a Losing Streak](https://dicesetter.com/what-about-a-losing-streak/) - The best way to stop a losing streak is to stop playing and wait for the trend to change. The player needs to remember that they can stop at any time. However, most players don't and they keep throwing money away, even when every bet they make, results in a loss. Do bets, Don't bet, - [Losing a Losing Streak](https://dicesetter.com/losing-a-losing-streak/) - Talking about a losing streak can be rough. It’s a bit like talking about cancer. No one experiencing it seems to want to call it like it is. To lose consistently is an outward manifestation of one’s personal energy. It is a low ebb within the etheric body. Think of it as a contraction of - [Dice Setting is Consistency](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setting-is-consistency/) - The main point for dice setting is to develop consistency with your toss. The rest has to do with theory. It is absolutely essential that you have a baseline with your shooting style. Without a baseline, adjusting to different table conditions amounts to…well, a craps shoot. I reviewed a video sent to me from a - [Self Discipline](https://dicesetter.com/self-discipline/) - Self-discipline is the players most important and critical advantage in a game. Self-discipline is one pillar in the system for successful gaming. Having the ability to control oneself takes away from he blatant manipulation found in most casinos. The player must be honest with their feelings and have the discipline to act on the information - [Question and Answers](https://dicesetter.com/question-and-answers/) - Question: I have been reading your newsletter for a while. I am a beginner, sorry if this question is too simple. I do not know what you mean when you talk about units. I know it is about money. How much money? Dez Answer: Money management is key to success in any game and understanding - [A Little Fun With A Little Bit On Luck](https://dicesetter.com/a-little-fun-with-a-little-bit-on-luck-or-conquest-and-domination/) - Mate, I’ll have an additional 37 grams of luck today if you don’t mind? No wait, better if I take that in milliliters if it is all the same to you gov’ner? - [Might as well Face it, You’re Addicted](https://dicesetter.com/might-as-well-face-it-youre-addicted/) - Hi Michael, Do you keep up with the advances with technology and gaming machines? I am old school and in my days, played slot machines with silver dollars. Boy, how modern times have changed slot machine play. What is your take on the future of the one-arm-bandits? Joseph / N.J. Hey Joseph, I do not - [Up on Cripple Creek](https://dicesetter.com/up-on-cripple-creek/) - Dice Busters go Fishing You don’t know what you don’t know…so, who are you going to call? During the June 25th Dice Busters™ experience, the focus was on, what else, winning! However, each program is unique and different to previous programs. Why? Well, the Three Amigos have countless years of combined experience equating an endless - [How to Use Your Journal and Benefit](https://dicesetter.com/how-to-use-your-journal-and-benefit/) - Suggestions: Begin with the New Year, and keep an annual journal, January through December. Have one journal for each game you play, craps, blackjack, poker and so on. Take your journal with you when you play, fresh memory means more accurate reporting. Record every session, no matter how short, win or lose, and even if - [Craps Play- It’s A Mental Thing](https://dicesetter.com/craps-play-its-a-mental-thing/) - By Soft Touch In these past few years, I have had the honor and privilege of playing and working with some wonderful people. Their approach to the game is business like, investing their time and money in an effort to gain an advantage in their craps play.I have witnessed many of them excel in their - [Good Craps Book](https://dicesetter.com/good-craps-book/) - I picked up the Do's and Don't of Dice here at Dice Setter - Good book. I was looking for a method to make regular bets without distracting my rolls. I have had some good rolls but never was able to take advantage of them. I also have seen some other players having good rolls but was - [Break Energy  ](https://dicesetter.com/break-energy/) - BY: Michael Vernon It does not matter if it is blackjack or dice, both games develop a rhythm or pattern. It is those times when we catch a streak of winning hands that the rhythm really is noticeable. Everything is going so well, just before the wheels fall off, and the streak suddenly ends.So, what happened, - [How do you handle casino "Heat?"](https://dicesetter.com/how-do-you-handle-casino-heat/) - Question: How do you handle casino "Heat?"Dice Coach: Casino "Heat" comes in many forms, but most commonly it is from the dealers, "boxperson" or the "suits". They will try very hard to get you out of the "Zone" by interrupting your play. When this happens, you as a professional shooter, must be able to either - [Does Size Really Matter?](https://dicesetter.com/does-size-really-matter/) - Hi, I was recently playing craps in Las Vegas and noticed different casinos use different sizes of dice. Have you noticed this, also there's not much difference but is there enough to make a difference? Also, have you noticed it's better to play at an empty table so that when you throw the dice don't - [Lesson 1- An Overview of the Game Called Craps](https://dicesetter.com/lesson-1-an-overview-of-the-game-called-craps/) - When you stand at a craps table for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed by the hubbub. All those bets, all that shouting, it seems so complicated! It's not. The objective of playing Craps is for the shooter to establish a "point" number and then roll that number again (called making the point) before - [To Be Successful](https://dicesetter.com/to-be-successful/) - Hello my dear readers, if I had to stress only one thing to a craps player planning to be successful in and out of the casino, it would be this: The game is about you and only you! "What you are looking at as you peer out through your eyesis a reflection of you." Stuart - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-1/) - As a man was walking, a dirty and shabby looking bum asked him for a couple of dollars for dinner. The man took out two dollars and asked, "If I give you this money, will you take it and buy whiskey?" "No, I stopped drinking years ago," the bum said. "Then will you use it - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-2/) - In Part I we had a look at sixteen casinos where you can play craps for a buck or even less. Keep in mind that “off” hours at these places usually brings the cheapest rates, while “peak” hours and weekends may bring higher ones. Here are a few more casinos where you can expect to find - [Cheap Craps Guide Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/cheap-craps-guide-part-3/) - Let’s continue our journey of discovery, enlightenment and Precision-Shooting profit on some more bargain-priced $2 tables. Silverton: Way down south on the Las Vegas Boulevard Strip, past Mandalay Bay, past famous the “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign, past the Belz Factory Outlet Mall, is the Silverton Hotel-Casino. It’s not big (with 300 rooms), it’s not - [Can’t Win For Losing Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/cant-win-for-losing-part-3/) - Here’s a bumper-sticker that is gaining popularity: "IT'S GOD'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FORGIVE BIN LADEN. . . .. . . . . . . IT'S OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE THE MEETING." A woman came home just in time to find her husband in bed with another woman. With super-human strength borne of fury, she dragged her - [Can’t Win For Losing Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/cant-win-for-losing-part-4/) - Okay, here’s another bumper-snicker that I saw the other day. HOW WOULD YOU CASTRATE OSAMA BIN LADEN?KICK HIS CAMEL IN THE JAW. That got me to thinking about what will happen to him when he dies. Let’s peer into the future and take a look. Osama bin Laden has a heart attack and dies. He - [Chasing the Perfect Throw](https://dicesetter.com/chasing-the-perfect-throw/) - The precision throw is a very delicate balance of several components: set, grip, velocity, arc, spin, and landing target; all of which are predicated by individual table conditions. A set of parameters for these components that work on one table may not work on another. All dice setting veterans know this. Those that are just - [Change - Are You Ready and Willing?](https://dicesetter.com/change-are-you-ready-and-willing/) - A number of years ago my wife ran across a definition of insanity that I just love. It goes like this: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, again and again, and expecting different results. I wonder, does that mean there are a lot of insane gamblers out there? Perhaps. Most of us - [Casino Heat](https://dicesetter.com/casino-heat/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. InsideIke I just read Mad Professor's latest article "Keeping a Good Thing Going", which - [Free Newsletter Dice Setter Dice Control Dice Setting Dice Influencing](https://dicesetter.com/free-newsletter-dice-setter-dice-control-dice-setting-dice-influencing/) - Join Dice Setter Subscribers Be Notified of Updates Learn how to play craps! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player Dice Setter articlescan help improve your experience against the odds at the craps tables! We keep you up to date. Subscribe Here Deborah "Soft Touch" Garcia, has accomplished the unthinkable with her Dice - [Ask the Mad Professor Part 17](https://dicesetter.com/ask-the-mad-professor-part-17/) - I appreciate everyone’s E-mail and Instant Messages, and not just the complimentary ones either. Although I can’t always reply to every message promptly, I ... - [Atlantic City Journal](https://dicesetter.com/atlantic-city-journal/) - It was one year ago when I last played in Atlantic City. I still love it, and I used to frequent it on an almost weekly basis back in the early ‘80’s. But as I developed my Precision-Shooting, I enjoyed the crowded, high-minimum tables less and less. I can “mix-it-up” with the best of - [Bill & Ted's Excellent System](https://dicesetter.com/bill-teds-excellent-system/) - I've reviewed Lucky Ned's Incredi-System; it doesn't work. I've reviewed Olaf's Transcendental System; it doesn't work. I've reviewed Kelly's Proportional Criterion; it doesn't work. I've reviewed Bill & Ted's Excellent System; it doesn't work, but they sure have fun with it. Yes, Bill and Ted are their real names. They are brothers from Topeka, Kansas, - [Can't Win For Losing](https://dicesetter.com/cant-win-for-losing/) - There were three nuns waiting to be blessed. The priest asked the first nun, "Have you ever touched a penis?" She says, "I touched one once with my finger." The priest says, "Put your finger in holy water and say three Hail Mary's." It's now the second nun's turn. The priest asks her the same - [Can’t Win For Losing Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/cant-win-for-losing-part-2/) - Here are a couple of random thoughts that didn’t originate with me: 99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. A conscience does not prevent sin; it only prevents you from enjoying it. A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory. - [Can FREQUENCY Compensate for SHORTNESS(of Rolls)](https://dicesetter.com/can-frequency-compensate-for-shortnessof-rolls/) - Someone took me to task over something that I wrote a little while back. I had stated that having an average SRR of 6:1 (equal to a random-roller) was not necessarily a bad thing, and that in fact, a novice Precision-Shooter with strong Signature Numbers under his control, could still have profitable hands even if - [Blasphemy…courtesy of The Mad Professor](https://dicesetter.com/blasphemycourtesy-of-the-mad-professor/) - I’ll start by saying this: The Hardway dice-set promotes laziness and lowers your SRR. Yes, I know that sounds like blasphemy to some people. Yes, I know that the Hardway-set is THE set used by most followers of the PARR faith. Yes, I know that this set is the most “forgiving” for novice Precision-Shooters because - [Bulletproof](https://dicesetter.com/bulletproof/) - June, 2002JustMikeFTwo guys were having a few drinks at an upscale bar at the top of a towering casino/hotel. After several drinks one of the guys pulls out a pill box and lays it on the bar, opens it, and picks out one of the small green pills. "Watch this," he says to the other - [Baby Likes the Slow Hand](https://dicesetter.com/baby-likes-the-slow-hand/) - August, 2003JustMikeF It's been thirty years since I have played any golf. I only played for one year, but several times a week. One of the lessons that I learned was "Don't beat your boss on the golf course". One of the other lessons that stick out in my memory was to stand upright for - [Blinded by Science (and Math)](https://dicesetter.com/blinded-by-science-and-math/) - (this article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to deicesetter@aweber.com with subscribe as the subject) First, let me say, in everyday life, there is immeasurable value in having at least conceptual knowledge of science and math. For gamblers, it’s imperative that every player have solid knowledge - [Beyond SRR](https://dicesetter.com/beyond-srr/) - (this article originally appeared on the dicecoach.com site.) Sevens to Rolls Ratio or SRR. It’s probably one of the first terms you heard when you started your dice influencing journey. I believe the phrase was coined by Sharpshooter and for the beginning dice influencer, it’s an excellent window into the potential of precision shooting. We - [Bankroll Battles](https://dicesetter.com/bankroll-battles/) - by Heavy Imagine yourself in a war zone. The enemy is just over the horizon, but you have nothing to fear. Thanks to satellite technology, you have a precise topographical map revealing exact enemy placement and strength. With that information, you have been able to anticipate their next move and formulate a precise battle plan - [Beyond Advantage Play](https://dicesetter.com/beyond-advantage-play/) - A while back a good friend of mine complained that – after years of practice the best he could achieve was an SRR of 7.12. To his way of thinking he was not playing with enough of an edge, and his results at the table seemed to support this. He just wasn’t making a lot - [Best / Worst Craps or Gambling Books](https://dicesetter.com/best-worst-craps-or-gambling-books/) - A Roundtable Discussion DiceDoctor:I have to agree that Patrick's books are among the top for me. I especially like his Advanced Craps and his Money Management. I have read every tome written by Scoblete and have to admit it was his books (and Yuri's) that got me going in the game. When I go to - [Call It Like It Is...](https://dicesetter.com/call-it-like-it-is/) - Recently I was called upon for my opinion at Dice Setter Precision Shooter’s Forum, (Editor's note, the Forum is no longer on-line) to answer what I might suggest for a slump in one’s play. It appeared to me, that the topic of losing is a bit like talking about cancer. No one that has it - [At The Oven’s Door…](https://dicesetter.com/at-the-ovens-door/) - Money isn’t everything unless you are buying into a casino game of craps or blackjack. Then, you better be prepared for the price of poker or accept the fate of losing for playing with an inadequate bankroll. A couple of years ago I wrote a contribution for an e-book, how to double $100 at the - [Axis Set(s) vs Top/Face Set(s)](https://dicesetter.com/axis-sets-vs-top-face-sets/) - Please remember! These are archives from the Dice Setter discussion message board! Topic: Axis Set(s) vs Top/Face Set(s) - [Barring Precision Shooters](https://dicesetter.com/barring-precision-shooters/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. - [Best / Worst Craps or Gambling Books](https://dicesetter.com/best-worst-craps-or-gambling-books-2/) - Based on a roundtable article by the same name, click here to read the article Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice - [Before The Newbie Begins](https://dicesetter.com/before-the-newbie-begins/) - My new Dicesetter.com site came with a message forum. From this forum, I receive numerous private messages from players just starting out on their craps journey. The one topic they consistently ask me about is what I feel are the keys to mastering this game. While I feel there is no magic "jump start" formula - [Betting on Students](https://dicesetter.com/betting-on-students/) - Question: In your "One-on-One" classes, you take the student to the casino for live sessions. Do you Buy-In with your own money and do you bet on the Student?Answer: My "One-on-One" classes start in the "Dice Pit" and generally last about 1- 1 ½ hours. We discuss the student's knowledge, his/her skills and previous betting - [Join Dice Setter Subscribers](https://dicesetter.com/join-dice-setter-subscribers/) - Learn how to play craps! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player Dice Setter articles can help improve your experience against the odds at the craps tables! We keep you up to date. Deborah "Soft Touch" Garcia, has accomplished the unthinkable with her Dice Setter website. It took the "Soft Touch" of a - [Privacy Policy](https://dicesetter.com/privacy-policy/) - Who we areSuggested text: Our website address is: https://dicesetter.com.CommentsSuggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided - [Contact](https://dicesetter.com/contact/) - Contact Our Editor The best way to contact us is through email. Please allow 12-72 hours for a response as sometimes we are off playing craps in the casino and away from our computers. Your message is very important to us and you will receive a response from a "real" person ASAP. Thank you. Email: - [Appendix](https://dicesetter.com/appendix/) - The Game of Craps Overview Basic Rules Pass Line Bet 7 or 11 natural winner, pays even money 2-3-12 natural loser pays even money when the point is repeated before a seven contract bet Pass Line Odds Bet double odds preferred play 3x, 4x, 5x, raiser odds requires appropriate bankroll for multiple odds pays true - [You Watch Your Behind, and I’ll Watch Mine](https://dicesetter.com/you-watch-your-behind-and-ill-watch-mine/) - It is occasionally necessary to pose questions to evoke certain thoughts. Thought-provoking questions make us look at our inner motivations. They also make us take a cold, sober and rational look at our actions. We may not always be pleased by what we see. Sometimes I feel a little like Andy Rooney of CBS’s - [Are You a Friggin' Idiot?](https://dicesetter.com/are-you-a-friggin-idiot/) - At the craps table and in life…some people are idiots.Is it genetics and heredity, or up-bringing and environment? There are a lot of idiots out there.I'm pretty sure that I don't mean you, but are you confident enough to find out? Most of my articles are geared towards helping people who want to win. Still, - [Aren't You a Little Too Old to Believe in Fairy Tales?](https://dicesetter.com/arent-you-a-little-too-old-to-believe-in-fairy-tales/) - There's an old joke about a guy who is about to leap off the Brooklyn Bridge. An old withered-up hag approaches him and asks him why he's going to jump. He's says that he's a bank manager who has embezzled millions of dollars and gambled it away. The auditors are about to discover the theft; - [Are You Better Than You Think?](https://dicesetter.com/are-you-better-than-you-think/) - September, 2002JustMikeF Again, I was playing in one of my favorite casinos in Biloxi. The table was doing nothing special, chop at best. I was in the worst position at the table for me to shoot, the boxman's left, in the hook. I figured the way the dice were rolling that I would be able - [Are you Runyonesque or Bunionesque?](https://dicesetter.com/are-you-runyonesque-or-bunionesque/) - Damon Runyon created, and Broadway idealized the craps player/gambler with the heart of gold. Strangely enough, these characters do exist but they are on the verge of extinction. You’ll have to search, but on any given night, in some casino, you’ll find these eccentrics. They’ll be standing at the corner of the table, giving the - [All I Need Is Your John Hancock](https://dicesetter.com/all-i-need-is-your-john-hancock/) - by Irishsetter One of my favorite sayings is "Sometimes it all adds up to a blinding flash of the obvious." (That, and "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." but that's a different article altogether.) Looking at my practice data and the numbers I’ve thrown at the tables, it takes no genius - [You Must’ve Got a Phone Call](https://dicesetter.com/you-mustve-got-a-phone-call/) - By heavy Fact is, some of us hear that line all the time. It’s part of a conversation that goes something like this: Shooter: “Hopping the nines for five each.” Stick: “Two way nines on the hop - five each my first. Dice are out.” Dice roll Stick: “Nine, winner. Front - [You Mean It's Free? (Playing the Comps Game to Win)](https://dicesetter.com/you-mean-its-free-playing-the-comps-game-to-win/) - I've mentioned before that I count comps as part of my overall win at the casino. After all, anything you don't have to pay for is money ahead, right? But to work the comp system you first have to understand how it works. The comp forumla varies from casino-to-casino, but the concept is the same - [Are You Ready To Play?](https://dicesetter.com/are-you-ready-to-play/) - There are many techniques used to influence the player. Free alcohol, comps, attractive women, loud music, noisy machines and an atmosphere of excitement are just a few of the obvious ones. Casinos are designed with one purpose in mind, to keep the players within their clutches. Some of the casinos are virtual mazes trapping you - [Are You Sure Those Are Real Casino Dice?](https://dicesetter.com/are-you-sure-those-are-real-casino-dice/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Are you sure those are real casino dice? Heavy Could be your practice sessions - [Any Poor Skill Set Adjustments?](https://dicesetter.com/any-poor-skill-set-adjustments/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Any Poor Skill Set Adjustments? Ray I'm going to explore adjusting my sets to - [Analyze This Session - Going To Vegas!](https://dicesetter.com/analyze-this-session-going-to-vegas/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Bill C I'm headed to Las Vegas from April 8 thru April 12. I've - ["Getting It"- The Essence of Winning - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/getting-it-the-essence-of-winning-part-1/) - Unlock the power of positive thinking in winning at Craps! Learn how mindset influences success from an expert's journey at Bellagio Hotel and Casino. - [Dice Setter Advertising Policy](https://dicesetter.com/dice-setter-advertising-policy/) - Approved Advertising reaches our websites visitors who are a 100% focused craps playing audience. Advertising space is available on most pages of the Dice Setter web site. All advertisements are subject to approval. Email our editor, Ed Jones, at ed@dicesetter.com with your advertising needs. DiceSetter.Com is the premier website for craps players who seek - [Winning With Character](https://dicesetter.com/winning-with-character/) - Anyone can win money at a casino. That's what games of chance, like craps, are all about. But certain regular players seem to win frequently, while a lot of others lose consistently. What causes this? Is it luck, skill, knowledge, or something else? In most cases, it's a little of each of those, plus a - [Where Do You Want To Play?](https://dicesetter.com/where-do-you-want-to-play/) - To the untrained eye, casinos are pretty much the same. The ones that I play at all have craps tables, but that is generally where the similarity ends. Before I left on my Caribbean romp, I was in the middle stages of developing a betting method for those casinos which offer high-multiple Odds wagering, so - [Why Do You Do The Things You Do?](https://dicesetter.com/why-do-you-do-the-things-you-do/) - I recently received an e-mail from a regular reader: “Hey, Mad Professor. Why do you do some of the things that you do? The biggest puzzle is why you play at the low-end tables with the cheap minimums? You are always complaining about crowded conditions. Why not play at the more expensive, but less crowded - [You Had to be There Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/you-had-to-be-there-part-1/) - For the last couple of weeks, my friend Dave has been watching me shoot the dice in numerous casinos throughout the Caribbean. From Puerto Rico to Dominican Republic and now in St. Maarten, he has studied my Precision-Shooting as we play, and while our ladies' shop. As it turns out, he's been watching my rolls - [You Had To Be There Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/you-had-to-be-there-part-2/) - Can you parlay a casino to it's knees, and bet them into a wrestler's "submission hold" until they cry "uncle"? Can you get them to a point where they LOWER the table MAXIMUM to ease their risk and pain, and then close the table entirely when they just can't take it any more? Yes, and - [When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Damn Door!](https://dicesetter.com/when-opportunity-knocks-answer-the-damn-door/) - Staying and playing in Vegas means many things to many people. The other night I was playing the $1 craps tables at the Sahara. The well-populated bar is less than ten feet from two of the tables. It is a popular hang-out for ladies-of-the-night, and I’m not talking about female vampires, although I’m sure - [What are you doing when you Retire?](https://dicesetter.com/what-are-you-doing-when-you-retire/) - Here's a test. You don't have to study. No one will prick your arm to draw blood. This is not a sperm-test, nor an S.A.T. exam. The results will not be "marked on a curve". The Mad Professor has put only one question on this quiz. You will not experience any pain, but I can't - [You Can’t Shine a Cow-Patty…or CAN You? Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/you-cant-shine-a-cow-pattyor-can-you-part-2/) - For some players, it takes a paradigm shift to go from what they thought they knew about the game back when they were random-rollers, to what they know now as advantage-play Precision-Shooters. I’ll give you an example. Most every craps book on the market paints the Field-bet as a bad wager. For random-rollers, the house - [Wine, Women, Song…and Craps](https://dicesetter.com/wine-women-songand-craps/) - This is all about wine and food; women and loving them; song and music; and craps. But most of all, this is all about PASSION. To me, life is for enjoyment, betterment and fulfillment. I figure, the more improvements that you can make to your life; then the more that you’ll be able to - [What Are YOUR Stats? ](https://dicesetter.com/what-are-your-stats/) - Golfers, bowlers, baseball players, football players, basketball players, hockey players, tennis players, soccer players, and individuals and teams in every sport imaginable keep statistics. You'll find both team scores/records and individual scores, records and statistics. And the lingo is something else. There are Points For and Points Against, Attempts and Completion’s, Fumbles Lost and Fumbles - [Welcome Doctor To Our Humble Madhouse](https://dicesetter.com/welcome-doctor-to-our-humble-madhouse/) - I have a friend, probably the most intelligent person I’ve ever met, who occasionally joins my group in our Las Vegas excursions. We refer to him as “Doc” as he has a Phd. from one of the ivy league schools. He’s tall, excruciatingly thin, and appears to be made up of only arms and legs. - [What Are the Odds of That? Part I - Pass Line Odds](https://dicesetter.com/what-are-the-odds-of-that-part-i-pass-line-odds/) - Recently on the message board there was a discussion about how important "overall craps knowledge" is to the precision shooter. I couldn't agree more! So, this article isn't going to be a tale about the wonders of precision shooting...instead it's a dry as dirt but important topic. Payoffs on your free odds amount. For those - [What A Concept!](https://dicesetter.com/what-a-concept/) - Because dice influencing is a skill that requires a great deal of practice, an aspiring precision shooter generally has to “buy in” to the concept of dice setting prior to evolving into an accomplished shooter. Thusly, on my site and on various message boards we spend a lot of time discussing abstract pros and cons - [Why “The House” Is As Superstitious As You Are.](https://dicesetter.com/why-the-house-is-as-superstitious-as-you-are/) - “The House” is just a superstitious as the players are and many people who work in the pit go absolutely nuts when a table gets hot. Here are some things to look for: -The Boxman will slip in a new set of dice. (Rarely noticed by players) - The Stickman will be told by the - [What Does House Policy On “Coloring You Up” Mean To You?](https://dicesetter.com/what-does-house-policy-on-coloring-you-up-mean-to-you/) - If you are a $2 player and you win your first bet and double up to $4 and win again and the dealer pays you by taking $1 and giving you a $5 cheque (chip), then you have just been “Colored Up’. This is the way that the house limits your number of wager units - [Why Systems Work At HomeBut Don’t Work At The Casino](https://dicesetter.com/why-systems-work-at-homebut-dont-work-at-the-casino/) - Systems work at home mostly because you can clearly remember the times that you beat the table and you forget that many times that you lost. It is only human nature to remember what it is that you want to remember. In addition, when testing a system at home, you have no interruptions or distractions - [When Does “The House” Change The Dice](https://dicesetter.com/when-does-the-house-change-the-dice/) - “The House” changes the dice whenever the dice get hot and players start winning a lot of money. “The House” is a superstitious as some players are. From a dealer perspective it is amazing to see that when a whole new set of dice are sent out in the middle of a hot roll, the - [Who’s the Shooter…?](https://dicesetter.com/whos-the-shooter/) - Craps is a game of numbers and odds. You have to understand the numbers if you are going to experience any long-term success playing the game. The rules of the game are such that no matter how you play, the odds always favor the casino. The payoffs for bets are expressed proportionally based on the - [Would You Do It All Over Again?](https://dicesetter.com/would-you-do-it-all-over-again/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Irishsetter Knowing what you know NOW. Would you have started down the dice setting - [What Time Is Best For You?](https://dicesetter.com/what-time-is-best-for-you/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Teach Some like to do IT in the morning. Others enjoy their "afternoon delight." - [What Dice Must Do... And Not Do](https://dicesetter.com/what-dice-must-do-and-not-do/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. basicstrategy777 irishsetter,Although not a believer (yet) I do set the dice when I throw - [What's Wrong With This Picture?](https://dicesetter.com/whats-wrong-with-this-picture/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. benjavid I have been through the message board and articles, betting strategies, precision shooting, - [When To Take Your Show On The Road](https://dicesetter.com/when-to-take-your-show-on-the-road/) - A Roundtable Discussion The following question was posed to the roundtable: How long should (a player) practice before attempting to set the dice in a real casino setting? Heavy I think it is much more important initially to practice your set and pick-up and grip than the toss itself. Why? The biggest problem dice setters usually - [What is Your Emotional Bankroll?](https://dicesetter.com/what-is-your-emotional-bankroll/) - Bill Burton, a well-respected gaming author, introduced me to the concept of the "emotional bankroll". He explained that, as players, we find ourselves justifying our sessions' financial bankrolls, but rarely give significant thought to the psychological impact of our bankroll variations. And, it is this psychological impact that can sometimes cause us to fail, to - [What's with the M & M's?](https://dicesetter.com/whats-with-the-m-ms/) - Our first workshop for women, Dice Feminique, was held in Las Vegas last month. It was an incredible presentation that focused on how we, as women can win at a game designed for men's egos. The workshop was presented by The DiceCoach, Michael Vernon, author of the Playing4Keeps strategy of money management, and myself - - [Winning Starts With...](https://dicesetter.com/winning-starts-with/) - "Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur - [What is the best table position for shooting?](https://dicesetter.com/what-is-the-best-table-position-for-shooting/) - Question: What is the best table position for shooting?Answer: I recommend a position that will put you as close to the back wall as possible.Depending on your preference and practice, I would suggest either stick-right, stick-right 1 or stick-left, stick-left 1. These positions require less energy. You have more control in keeping the dice together - [Understanding the Laughlin Table Report](https://dicesetter.com/understanding-the-laughlin-table-report/) - Part I A man staggers into an emergency room with two black eyes and a five-iron golf club wrapped tightly around his throat. - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-1/) - Sometimes it's nice to reminisce. It might be my way of ensuring that dementia or Alzheimer's Disease hasn't set in. Some people think it should be called CRAFT's Disease (for Can't Remember A Frigging Thing). I don't think that I've got it, at least I can't remember if I've got it. Where was I…um, - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-3/) - True to his word, on his next day off from the rigors of being a highly-placed, highly-paid and highly-respected casino-executive, I got a call from Mel. He’s been a friend of mine since the early ‘80’s. We’ve gambled, drank, gambled and charmed women together. Well the charming women part is more Mel’s strength than mine. - [Walking with a Vegas Ghost Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/walking-with-a-vegas-ghost-part-5/) - “When are we gonna get together to do that one-craps-hand-per-casino thing again? They keep me on the Strip, and I wanna know when you’re gonna sign my Immigration and Parole papers so I can play Downtown?” implored Mel. It had been several weeks since we finished our nostalgic trip down the Strip to re-visit some - [Tolls of the Trade - And the Survey Says…](https://dicesetter.com/and-the-survey-says/) - When I walk into a casino, I always survey all of the craps tables that are open. At places like Castaways, Mahoney’s Silver Nugget or Silverton it’s easy b ... - [TIPPING:  Is There Two Sets Of Rules?](https://dicesetter.com/tipping-is-there-two-sets-of-rules/) - The Question Are there two sets of rules for craps players? Is there one set for players who TIP frequently, and are recognized as good tippers by casino employees? Is there another set of rules for players who DON’T TIP, and are regarded by casino employees as “fleas”, “strokers” or high-maintenance/low-value players? The Answer Happily, - [Three Meals From Murder](https://dicesetter.com/three-meals-from-murder/) - April, 2002JustMikeF I've seen a lot of rhetoric posted recently from players who don't believe that dice setting/precision shooting actually works. Their logic generally the form of statements like, "I tried it once, didn't work for me" and "I've seen players set the dice and perform their mechanical throws repeatedly without longer than average hands." - [Tootsie Pop Craps...](https://dicesetter.com/tootsie-pop-craps/) - Do you remember this Tootsie Pop commercial?Boy: Mr. Owl, how many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?Owl: Let’s find out. 1 – 2 – 3 ~CRUNCH~ Three! Similarly, when we speak of the dice probabilities, table trends and systems, we speak of the "short term" where - [Transition Moves](https://dicesetter.com/transition-moves/) - By Stephen “heavy” Haltom The transition move is one of the most powerful weapons in the crapshooter’s arsenal. It is also one of the most difficult to master. Simply put, a transition move is your pre-planned strategy to ease your bets from one side of the line to the other, allowing you to capitalize on - [Toking The Dealers](https://dicesetter.com/toking-the-dealers/) - The best place to place a wager on the dealers behalf is on the Pass Line or Don’t Pass Line. And… if you take or lay odds in addition on their behalf you will be appreciated by the dealers even more. You can even add odds to your own odds for the dealers as this - [Trajectory Question](https://dicesetter.com/trajectory-question/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Trajectory Question Ray Here in the Southwest we make trails of river rock away - [Unbelievable Results!](https://dicesetter.com/unbelievable-results/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Mickey D Well, my first foray into real money rhythm shooting was a dismal - [Two Fingered Grip (thumb and middle finger)](https://dicesetter.com/two-fingered-grip-thumb-and-middle-finger/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. raydpratt I made an amazing discovery at nearly 4 a.m. this morning about the - [Toking Strategies](https://dicesetter.com/toking-strategies/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. JC Say that your SRR sucks and have a small bankroll. What kind of - [Triumph Unleashed: Embracing the Path to a Resounding Win](https://dicesetter.com/a-win-is-a-win/) - Play only off the front rack, placing your wins in the back rack. If you lose the chips in your front rack, color up and leave the table. - [These are not Commandments, But ...](https://dicesetter.com/these-are-not-commandments-but/) - These are NOT Commandments, but they'll keep you out of Craps HELL! Taking part in the casino experience can sure seem like HEAVEN to some people. You can play in exotic locales like Vegas, St. Maarten, Australia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Aruba or Lake Tahoe if you choose. You can eat at some of the - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-6/) - So at 4 in the morning I’m reclining in the Jacuzzi of my demi-suite at NYNY. At that time of night, craps tables all over town are nearly empty, and solo shooting opportunities are cheap and plentiful. Normally this would be around the time I would be getting up, but after a long day on - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-7/) - When I awoke on the morning of Day Five, the HardRock’s legendary pool area was more than half full, and the topless portion of the Blue Lagoon section had a few life-sized and oiled-down Barbie Dolls who were languishing on the beach. For a crowded pool, there are surprising few swimmers among the throngs - [The Shimmering Casino Lights Don't Shine Because of Winners!](https://dicesetter.com/the-shimmering-casino-lights-dont-shine-because-of-winners/) - The Shimmering Casino Lights Don't Shine Because of WINNERS! I just spent several days in Puerto Rico playing at El Conquistador, the Hyatt Dorado, the Hilton and the Sands. One evening, my friend's wife Sherri wanted to join us at the tables. Earlier over dinner, we had discussed an associate's method of playing a very - [The River of Consistency Leads to Lake Profit](https://dicesetter.com/the-river-of-consistency-leads-to-lake-profit/) - Okay, the analogy is lame, but the concept is sound and proven! Consistency does lead to profit. Not too long ago I met up with some friends at Sunset Station in Las Vegas. Joey T. is a long-time gambler who has played craps for most of his life. A little over a year ago, - [The Sweetest Roller This Side of Heaven](https://dicesetter.com/the-sweetest-roller-this-side-of-heaven/) - I’ve seen a lot of things at a craps table. I’ve seen people drop dead, literally, as well as figuratively. I’ve seen people expel a recently consumed meal all over the craps layout. I’ve seen people faint from both fatigue and/or excitement. I’ve also seen some very sweet rolls by random-shooters. I mention - [The World is NOT Flat…And You Can Bet on THAT!](https://dicesetter.com/the-world-is-not-flatand-you-can-bet-on-that/) - "If the glove don't fit, you can't convict." Johnnie Cochrane while defending O.J. Simpson was right, but the facts were wrong. If you have a blood-soaked glove that has fully dried; the sticky nature of hemoglobin causes leather to shrink. Nothing says "not guilty" better than a piece of evidence that appears to exclude your - [The Tortoise, the Hare, and the Pit Bull](https://dicesetter.com/the-tortoise-the-hare-and-the-pit-bull/) - Parables from the Bible, Koran, and Torah, plus Fables that we read to children provide examples that can guide us in everyday life. Stories, parables and fables are used to educate, enlighten, allegorize and illustrate the right way to handle different situations in life. One that comes to mind for craps players would be the - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-1/) - A guy goes into a tattoo parlor and offers the tattoo artist $1,000 to tattoo a $100 bill on his male-member. The artist agrees, but is curious and asks the man why he wants it. The man replies, "I have my reasons which I would rather not get into." So, the artist goes ahead and - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-2/) - Three women were sitting around throwing back a few drinks and talking about their love lives. One woman said, "I call my husband ‘the dentist’, because nobody can drill like he does." The second woman giggled and confessed, "I call my husband ‘the miner’ because of his incredible shaft." The third woman quietly sipped her - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-3/) - For the accomplished Precision-Shooter, the difference between inconsistent wins and consistent profitability is the capacity to recognize and then capitalize on your primary Signature Numbers. That’s what this series is all about, and today we are specifically looking at ways for you to REDUCE your risk while you INCREASE your profit. Let’s Take it From - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-4/) - Luck or Skill? If your Precision-Shooting skill has generated a steady SRR (Sevens-to-Roll Ratio) higher than 6:1, then it follows that you are better than most of the other players at the craps table. In a totally random game, a 7 “should” appear on average, once every six rolls of the dice (as figured over - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-5/) - Investing For CONSISTENT Profit Let’s determine why you have to judge which bets pay off with the most consistency, and which ones are actually costing you money. The best way to do that is to keep an accurate, on-going record of the bets that you have made, and then track how much you have won - [The When, Where, Why, What and How of Signature Numbers Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/the-when-where-why-what-and-how-of-signature-numbers-part-6/) - Evolution As we emerge from the primordial ooze of the random-roller swamp, and set foot on the dry land of Precision-Shooting, Signature-Numbers determine whether we will walk upright, directly into the profit-zone; or if we’ll endlessly crawl around blindly sniffing and grubbing for a few edible crumbs as the reward for all of our evolutionary - [There Is A Difference (Trip Reports)](https://dicesetter.com/there-is-a-difference-trip-reports/) - I was cruising through one of Georgia's quaint little towns, enjoying the drive through ancient oaks and old pecan plantations, when the unmistakable sound of a blowout of my left rear tire cracked through the peace and tranquility. I pulled over and discovered that I was in front of a mental institution. I changed the - [Those Ain’t No Rubik’s Cubes….](https://dicesetter.com/those-aint-no-rubiks-cubes/) - While I was in high school, an academic from Budapest created what would be called “The Rubik’s Cube.” It was a dandy, yet frustrating, yet addictive three-dimensional puzzle. EVERYONE in my physics and calculus classes had one. Sure, just about every kid tried it, but the “mathies” were the ones who couldn’t seem to put - [The Puppy’s First Hunt - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/the-puppys-first-hunt-part-4/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 4: The Puppy’s First HuntHave you ever seen that show “COPS”. You know how it starts out with “This program contains graphic contents. Viewer discretion advised”. Then it goes into that - [The Twelvefold Tao of Craps](https://dicesetter.com/the-twelvefold-tao-of-craps/) - by Heavy Tao 1: In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's mind there are few. Interpretation: Nobody has all the answers. Including your favorite computer simulation. Try to keep an open mind toward the opinions of others. Tao 2: There are many roads to the Celestial Highway. Interpretation. - [Thinking About The Money…](https://dicesetter.com/thinking-about-the-money/) - A thought precedes everything you do. Your thoughts influence your reality. What you think and what you believe has a way of manifesting right before you very eyes. Quantum physics is just beginning to explain the mind body connections. I recommend the movie, What the Bleep Do We Know. This movie provides thought-provoking concepts particularly - [The Wall](https://dicesetter.com/the-wall/) - Energy expresses information that can be perceived in every situation. It is possible for a player to benefit, perhaps even to have an edge, using this information in casino games. The “wall” is a phenomenon that occurs in both in both Craps and Blackjack. Hitting the wall is an energy experience. You can train yourself - [The Sixth Set](https://dicesetter.com/the-sixth-set/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. dropdeadfred "I See Dead Cat Bounce".... All kidding aside, there are 6 sets. Everyone - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-2/) - Just a quick note before we jump into this new subject. I originally wrote this article in 2002. Some of the items discussed may no longer be available or as widely distributed as they were then. Some readers have asked why I have written a number of articles about the low-end of the gaming spectrum, - [The Match-Play Coupon Circuit Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-match-play-coupon-circuit-part-3/) - Let me start by saying that when I embarked upon this Match-Play Circuit it was totally new territory for me. I have LEARNED a lot and I have EARNED a lot in the process. At this point, I can now say that so far, I like the scenery… As I mentioned in the last installment - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-2/) - In Part I of my Shooting Bible, we talked about the importance of making notes after each one of your sessions. It enables you to bring not only a higher level of consistency and professionalism to the craps table, but it also helps you keep track of ALL aspects of your game. Today we cover: - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-4/) - Today I want to cover an often talked-about, but frequently misunderstood subject in Precision-Shooting: The Dead-Cat Bounce What Is It? The phrase is derived from the biggest gambling-joint in the entire universe; the stock-market world of Wall Street. In their definition, traders describe the phenomenon of a rapidly falling stock to slow just before hitting - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-5/) - A Little More Clarity Please It seems that the more I describe my various grips and tosses, the more questions that arise as to exactly how to do each one of them properly. With that in mind, I want to add a little more clarity in regard to the following throwing-methods: MP’s Low, Slow & - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-6/) - This continuing series takes a look at craps from a professional Precision-Shooters point of view…MINE. For five or six hours a day, and five days each week, I play craps for about 44 weeks each and every year…THIS is what I do. I’ve been using Precision-Shooting as my sole source of income for the past - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-7/) - In Part Six of this series we talked about aligning our grip in such a way that it would work with the rest of our bigger “power” muscles, instead of in conflict against them. Today, we’re going to take one more step on our path to getting a more consistent on-axis toss, and a higher - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-8/) - Natural Comfort…Natural Consistency It's a great feeling when all the elements of our Precision-Shooting efforts come together. The more we let our stance, basic grip, arm-motion, release and follow-through feel natural, un-contorted and unaffected; the more consistent we can be as each roll within each hand progresses. Let me put it another way… If - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 10](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-10/) - Each Table Determines The Kind of Toss That It NEEDS Any time that I buy-in at a table that I haven't played on before (or one that has just been re-covered with new felt); I need to quickly determine what type of throw will work best on it. That means that I want to find - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 11](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-11-2/) - Spin Control Chapter 1 Most talented dice-influencers find that imparting a certain amount of spin to their dice-throw not only helps the two cubes fly in perfect side-by-side tandem, but it also keeps the dice from developing all kinds of sideways hopping, popping and scattering as soon as they touch down at the other end - [The Mad Professor’s Shooting Bible – Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-14/) - Conquering Ultra Bouncy Tables Let’s tackle a problem that many players are running into on a much more frequent basis these days. What We AREN’T Talking About Now before we dive right into this subject, let me first say that we are NOT merely talking about tables that are moderately bouncy or ones that provide a - [The Mad Professor’s Shooting Bible – Part 14](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-14-2/) - Frequently Asked Questions – Chapter One In this article: Release-point Follow-Through Initial Landing-Zone Target Areas Dice-Outcome Correlation How important is Release-Point Follow-Through? The toss arc that your fingers/hand/wrist/lower arm combination is following right at (and after) the point of release (as well as where they continue to arc to in your post-release follow-through) is of - [The Mad Professor’s Precision-Shooting Laboratory Tour - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-precision-shooting-laboratory-tour-part-1/) - When you earn your living strictly by playing craps, you have to be pretty sure you not only know what you are doing, but also that what you do will be enough to profitably sustain a fairly nice lifestyle. So come on in, I’d like to take you on a tour of…The Mad Professor’s Precision-Shooting - [The Mad Professor’s Precision-Shooting Laboratory Tour – Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-precision-shooting-laboratory-tour-part-2/) - Using WinCraps to War-Game your Current D-I Skills Against Various Betting-Methods Whenever anyone goes to the trouble of writing up various betting-schemes, I always read them with keen interest. Though the concept itself may be directed towards betting on random-rollers, I always look to see if that same method would have any merit for any - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-6/) - Driving into Atlantic City never seems to disappoint. It never disappoints if you’ve never seen the ravages of war-torn Bosnia, Croatia, Beirut, or Kabul. Although there has been millions upon millions of dollars that have been misspent to clean up and beautify the city, especially the main route into it, that cash hasn’t really helped - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-7/) - In the backwoods of Oklahoma, a farmer's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. Since there was no electricity, the doctor handed the father-to-be a lantern and said, "Here, hold this high so I can see what I am doing." - [The Lady is a PRO!](https://dicesetter.com/the-lady-is-a-pro/) - A while back I mentioned that there are a couple of women who play craps professionally. One is from the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, and the other is my girlfriend. There may be others, but they are the only two whom I personally know about. That being said, please don’t call them “pro’s”. The Clarke County/Las Vegas - [The Mad Professor's Shooting Bible - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/the-mad-professors-shooting-bible-part-1/) - I keep electronic notes after each one of my casino sessions. Each set of notes merge together to form a large, but effective reference e-book. It’s a work in progress that probably will continue to expand and evolve for the foreseeable future. I thought that a little peek into my Precision-Shooters Bible might give - [The Importance of Being Earnest (About Practicing)](https://dicesetter.com/the-importance-of-being-earnest-about-practicing/) - Originally I was going to address some e-mail questions I received about practice sessions in one of the Dog’s Mailbag articles. Then, as I dug deeper, I found there to be some erroneous perceptions of what a practice session involves by those who were posing the questions. If you’re having difficulty converting success on the - [The Importance of Being Earnest-ER (About Practicing) Part III](https://dicesetter.com/the-importance-of-being-earnest-er-about-practicing-part-iii/) - In Part I of this article, I spoke of several rather obvious issues, Mental and Physical Preparation, Attire, Grips and Nerves in respect to practicing your throw. In Part II I spoke about Tweaking Your Throw, Stance and Uniqueness. In addition, The Mad Professor has also written several great articles on practice recently, called Getting The - [The Hard 8](https://dicesetter.com/the-hard-8/) - Why do I gamble? It’s not for entertainment - though often it is entertaining. It's not so I can tip the dealers and show what a good sport I am. I play to win. It’s not just a goal. It’s the only goal. The rest of it -- the comps, the excitement, the roller-coaster thrill - [The Importance of Gaming Diversity](https://dicesetter.com/the-importance-of-gaming-diversity/) - This past NBA basketball season, the Dicecoach introduced me to some of the finer points of sports betting.As an ardent fan of the San Antonio Spurs, I have enjoyed watching this team play for several years now. So, during one of my trips to Vegas, I told the Dicecoach that I had a very strong - [Testimonials](https://dicesetter.com/testimonials/) - Please send us your comments and testimonials to ed@dicesetter.com I was surprised and pleased to receive your April update, thanks. George G. Great to hear from you! Please keep posted on all updates! ~ Sally Re: Old Gold, I am enjoying reading IrishSetter’s articles again. HardRock Fantastic Ed, glad to be receiving Dice Setter - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-1/) - Well I’m on the road again. I hadn’t set foot into a casino since the day before Thanksgiving. It had nothing to do with craps. The untimely death of a close friend of ours saw us foregoing our usual Christmas and New Year’s plans. Rather, we re-arranged our social commitments to best serve our departed-friends - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-2/) - We are in the early stages of a circuitous trip to some casinos in Southern Ontario, Quebec, Western New York, Connecticut, Atlantic City, Windsor, Detroit and rural Michigan. Here’s what is currently on our tentative list: Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario Casino Rama just outside of Orillia, Ontario Casino du Hull just outside of - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-3/) - We left the mist of Niagara Falls behind, and headed north to Casino Rama in Orillia, Ontario. It’s about ninety minutes north of Toronto, and owned by the Chippewa’s of Rama First Nation, while being operated by Carnival Casinos (of cruise ship fame). The drive took a little over 2.5 hours. There was very little - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-4/) - Entering the Province of Quebec is like entering a whole other world. Yes, it’s part of Canada, and yes they use the same currency, but that’s just about where all the similarity ends. While there is something strangely familiar about the place, it all seems just a little bit foreign. French is the official language - [The Great Northeast Road Trip Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/the-great-northeast-road-trip-part-5/) - The nice thing about traveling to Connecticut to play at Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun, is the people. If you like to be around people, Foxwoods for example, has A LOT of people. The largest casino in the world is populated by so many people, that it makes the Rose Bowl capacity look sparse by comparison. - [Test Page - Myra](https://dicesetter.com/test-page-myra/) - [The Fremont Hot-Table Method](https://dicesetter.com/the-fremont-hot-table-method/) - I play at the Fremont Hotel in downtown Las Vegas quite frequently. I’m usually in there at least several times a week. Each one of their four tables is terrifically predictable for consistent rolling. For a Precision-Shooter, that is one of the keys to bringing home consistent profit. While each table has its own small - [The Big Easy (Trip Report) - Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/the-big-easy-trip-report-part-1/) - New Orleans, LA. The Big Easy. Home of the Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, The French Quarter, The Super Dome, Gumbo, Jambalaya, southern hospitality and friendly craps dealers! This was my fourth trip since I first discovered Irishsetter's site last September. My first trip was profitable but the other two were disappointments, and after the - [The Big Easy (Trip Report) - Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/the-big-easy-trip-report-part-2/) - A golfer steps up to the tee box, places his ball on a bright red tee, steps back, takes a practice swing and looks down the fairway at the green some 420 yards away. The golfer places the club on the ground behind the ball, takes his stance, grips his club, looks down the fairway, - [The Big Easy (Trip Report) - Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/the-big-easy-trip-report-part-3/) - In one of our many moves around the country we ended up in a small house in the country. We were enjoying country living when one evening I discovered we had skunks living in our garage! I bowered a live-trap from a neighbor and over the next two weeks I trapped 13 skunks! When I - [The Dog’s Mailbag](https://dicesetter.com/the-dogs-mailbag/) - E-mail. I get tons of it. Most of it is CRAP… um I mean SPAM. If you post your email address anywhere on the web, there are people who run scanning software which picks up your address and adds it to assorted spam lists. So, if you decide to post your own web - [The Dog’s Mailbag 2nd edition](https://dicesetter.com/the-dogs-mailbag-2nd-edition/) - The email continues to roll in on a daily basis.... I try to answer as much as possible, but certain questions are asked time and time again. Here is a sample. I hope you’ve enjoyed a peek into the dog’s email box. Keep those questions and comments coming! ~woof~ - [That What You Fear The Most...](https://dicesetter.com/that-what-you-fear-the-most/) - Could Meet You Half Way (The title of this article is taken from a Pearl Jam song recorded several years ago, written by Victoria Williams.) “If I can just NOT throw a seven on THIS roll……””Just two more hits and I’ll be even…. Come on, two hits…please…” “I KNEW the next roll was going to - [The "Missing" Tape – The Article](https://dicesetter.com/the-missing-tape-the-article/) - After posting a thread on the message board on The "Missing" Tape, I received several emails requesting that I elaborate further on the topic. Ask and ye shall receive! All the speakers at the September 20th dice control seminar in Las Vegas were recorded. You’ll notice that my segment is NOT available in the package - [That Which Can Be Documented, Can Be Done](https://dicesetter.com/that-which-can-be-documented-can-be-done/) - It’s an old adage. Nowhere is this more appropriate than in the dice influencing world. When new shooters begin their journey to influence the dice, one of the first steps they take is to begin tracking their throws. As the shooters skill develops, they see in a very broad sense the impact that a controlled - [The Crap Between Your Ears](https://dicesetter.com/the-crap-between-your-ears/) - By Stephen “heavy” Haltom Never underestimate how difficult it is to concentrate on your precision toss under live casino conditions. When numbers keep rolling the table fills up with other players. Most have no idea of proper table etiquette. You will be bumped and jostled. Money and chips will rain on the layout. A prop - [Taking the Table’s Temperature](https://dicesetter.com/taking-the-tables-temperature/) - Ask any group of craps players what constitutes a “hot” or “cold” table and you are likely to get a variety of answers. Most veteran players can recognize a sizzling hot or ice-cold table. Oh the other hand, the majority of the players in the game misread choppy tables. Too bad, since the tables are - [The $100 Challenge](https://dicesetter.com/the-100-challenge/) - Recently I was presented with this challenge. My response follows below, and was published in an e-book, Double or Nothing. “You have $100 to play in a casino. Your challenge is to double your money. How would you tackle this challenge? Where would you go, on-line or off-line, which casino? What games would you play? - [Thanks Mad P but I need help - Mechanics](https://dicesetter.com/thanks-mad-p-but-i-need-help-mechanics/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Topic: Thanks Mad P but I need help - Mechanics - [Taking It To The Next Level](https://dicesetter.com/taking-it-to-the-next-level/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Taking It To The Next Level JZ I am going to the PARR class - [The Evolutionist](https://dicesetter.com/the-evolutionist/) - A year ago, Jerry Patterson (PARR) invited a group of well-known gaming authors to speak to the dice setting community in Las Vegas. These authors shared their views on how to gain an advantage playing craps in the casino. Opposing views on topics ranging from rhythm rolling, to money management and discipline were presented. The - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 3](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-3/) - "Ah, women…they make the highs higher, and the lows more frequent." -Friedrich Nietzsche- The idea of looking for streaks and trends at a craps table is so that our profits are higher and our losses are less frequent. What or Who are Trend-Spotters? Trend-Spotters are serious craps players who track streaks and trends at the - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 4](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-4/) - In Part III we looked at several methods that will assist you in finding more streaks, more often. Streaks and trends are simply the places and times when the dice are heading in such a discernable direction that they make attractive betting opportunities. While it is entirely possible that the very next roll will bring - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 5](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-5/) - The Task and the Goal We are looking for ways to: Find the strongest, and most convincing trends. Locate the longest, and most profitable streaks. Do all of that in the shortest possible time, With the utmost reliability, and the lowest risk to our bankroll. That may sound like quite the task, but other than - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 6](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-6/) - Where We’ve Been In previous portions of this series, we looked at Streaks and Trends: What they are, how to recognize them, and how to find them. The “Math-guys” view versus a Players view. How to adjust betting-risks to suit your style and your bankroll. How I personally bet and profit from trends and streaks. - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 7](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-7/) - Opportunity is Right in Front Of You… …and Right Beside You, and Across From You, and Also Right Behind You… I received a considerable amount of e-mail over the past six months regarding the The Fremont Hot-Table Method. Beyond the kind words and kudos about this method that is at once SO SIMPLE, yet SO - [Table Conditions and Other Replies](https://dicesetter.com/table-conditions-and-other-replies/) - The Following responses are from Dice Setter Newsletter subscribers replying to a question about if they feel comfortable with the fairness of casino dice. The answers selected below did not exactly pertain to our question below, but we felt that since the effort was made, we would still publish their comments. They have been selected - [Taking a Class - Part 8](https://dicesetter.com/taking-a-class-part-8/) - (This article originally appeared in the Precision Shooter Newsletter. To subscribe (it's free), send an email to dicesetter@aweber.com with "subscribe" as the subject.) Part 8: Taking a Class Damn it was cold. Of course it’s always cold this time of year. The sun would be up soon and hopefully that would take some of the - [Table Sizes](https://dicesetter.com/table-sizes/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Table Sizes Roadrunner After close measurement of tables I have determined that most tables - [Table Height](https://dicesetter.com/table-height/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Steve I just put together a little practice table, but it feels way too - [Stupid Question... Sticky Fingers](https://dicesetter.com/stupid-question-sticky-fingers/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Stupid Question.... Sticky Fingers Heavy I was shooting pool with a couple of friends - [Table Position](https://dicesetter.com/table-position/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Eleven Seven A little survey question to throw out there: what table position do - [Table Position Revisited](https://dicesetter.com/table-position-revisited/) - Please remember! These are archives! The Dice Setter message board was shut down. What is published here are just a few of the threads documenting the early days of dice setting strategies and opinions written by the pioneers of dice influencing. Engineer I would like to start a discussion of favorite table positions, and your - [Table Manners…](https://dicesetter.com/table-manners/) - Dice setting and the Dice Coach have contributed a positive addition to my game. The more “tools” available to me as an advantage player, the better chances I have of coming away with a winning session. Of all the “tools” in my arsenal, I still cling to the metaphysics or what I typically call the - [Take a Break!](https://dicesetter.com/take-a-break/) - Question: What is a DICE BREAK and when do we need one?Answer: A former student, great friend and a dynamic shooter from the windy city of Chicago (whom many of you know by his signature HOP bets), once told me that "It's time for a dice break!".All precision shooters, whether good, bad or ugly, all - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 2](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-2/) - History Skews Our Vision “The winning–side gets to write the history books.”-Anonymous- Whether it be on the geo-political stage, or at a craps table…it all depends on which side we choose which will determine how we view events that unfold. Simply put; depending on which side we are on determines how we saw what happened. - [Streaks, Trends and Opportunity Part 1](https://dicesetter.com/streaks-trends-and-opportunity-part-1/) - A young blonde went to Las Vegas. She played in the casino for about an hour, but lost heavily, so she went up to her hotel room. After settling in, she was thirsty and went to the soda machine in the hall. She put $1.00 in and a Pepsi came out, she put another $1.00 - [Strategy 6 - The Safest Bet?](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-6-the-safest-bet/) - The safest bets in the house. Basic Gist: 1 pass line with odds. Max Loss - $15 If you need more for your money, this is also a great way to spend time at a craps table. You can bet it as a shooter or a stander. Either way it should give you good odds - [Strategy 7 - Progressive / Regressive](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-7-progressive-regressive/) - Basic Gist: No Pass Bet, $12 on the 6 & 8 after come out. Adjust bet after hits. Can be as high as $48 - $72 or more. (it’s fairly conservative but potentially profitable) These methods lets you pull the most profit off the table before a seven shows.One way is to start with $12 - [Strategy 8 - The 5 Count](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-8-the-5-count/) - Basic Gist: It's "The Captain's" System, popularized by Frank Scoblete. The 5-Count, the Captain's method for finding hot shooters and reducing a player's overall risk at the craps table, starts with a point number (the "point numbers" are 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) and ends with a point number. Let's take it step - [Strategy 9 - The Hedge Hog](https://dicesetter.com/strategy-9-the-hedge-hog/) - Hedge Hog System – Good for a cold to choppy table Basic Gist: Bet the Don’t Pass Line with odds AND 2 place bets. 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