| If you have ever experimented with dice setting
you’ve probably discovered that many casinos frown on this procedure. In
fact some resorts will prevent you from setting the dice, as they
actually have regulations on how the dice should be tossed. The dealers
must adhere to these “laws” so you should not blame them - they are just
doing their jobs. But is there a way to
partially set the dice, even if the dealers won’t let you do it?
Let’s find out!
First, let’s look at seven regulations that many
casinos have regarding the Crapshooter’s handing of the dice.
1. You must handle the dice with one hand only.
2. You must choose only two dice from the five
offered.
3. You can not toss them over your shoulder.
4. You can not toss them higher than line of sight of
the dealers.
5. They must bounce, and then bounce off the opposing
wall at the other end of the table.
6. They must be tossed, not slid or dropped.
7. The shooter must toss them so that he does not slow
down or disrupt the game.
It is this last regulation that bothers dealers. Many
people take their time when they set the dice for the number they want
to see rolled, and this does take some time. When they do, the dealers
will say in no uncertain terms, “Come on shooter, toss the dice!”
If you persist in “holding up the game,” a dealer can
legally take the dice away from you and pass them to the next shooter.
This isn’t done too often, as it tends to make the other players mad,
but it can happen.
If a dealer on your table frowns on dice setting,
there are only two things you can do if you want to continue to set the
dice. The first is to practice at home before you go so you can set the
dice in less than three seconds.
This is easier to do than it seems. If, for example
you like to set them with the sixes up and get a pair with two ones, you
can just flip them over, as opposing sides always add up to seven. If
the dice show a four and a five, the opposing sides are a three and a
two.
So, when you set the dice, now you are looking for two
numbers instead of one. If you set the dice for two three’s facing up,
you are looking for either a three or a four on both dice. If you set
the dice for two fives, you are looking for either a five or a two.
If this is too much trouble, there is a much quicker
way to set them - Just ask the dealer to do it for you! That’s right,
ask the dealer to return the dice to you with the sixes (or fives or
threes or fours) facing up. They can hardly complain about slowing the
game down if they are the ones doing the setting! This method works at
most casinos, and the dealers will be more than happy to do this,
especially if you tip them!
So, have you ever wondered how to get the dealers to
set the dice for you?
Well, now you know!
And, as always, good luck at the tables!
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