Do a little research on Craps, especially through an online search tool, and you’ll soon be faced with endless strategies that promise to help you win big. Remember, however, that each roll of the dice in Craps is random, and that the house always has the edge.

Your strategy should always be, first and foremost, to enjoy playing the game while never risking more money than you can reasonably afford to lose. Study The Bets, the Payouts, and the House Edge to learn the basics of betting, how much you stand to win on any given bet, and what the house edge is on it—which determines the long-term likelihood that you will make money or not. Good fortune is more likely to shine on you with bets that have a smaller house edge.