"Bob Weinberger" wrote in message
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I do as well on a long term basis at the craps table as anyone I know or
have seen and I often am at the
tables several times each week. I make only those bets that give the house
the least edge and I fully utilize all the comps that are available.
Still, I know better than to consider my gambling more than a form of
entertainment - very cheap for me as I usually do well in craps
tournaments where the tournament reward is based solely on my performance
relative to others in the tournament gambling at the same time.

Bob Weinberger La Grande, OR

Bob, I have no interest in tournaments
For us, by knowing the sets of the dice, 3v's or 7 sets, lets "us" know what
the shooter is setting, as sometimes we're spread out pretty good around the
table. We actually do pretty well. And since we're not playing against
others, we have a very conservative style of play. One of two wins on
place bets, and take-em down. We usually start out somewhat low on our
wagers, $60 on the 6 & 8, and or $50 on the 5 and 9. If we inch ahead we
double our wagers, $120 on the 6 and the 8. Or further ahead we play the
inside game, with $100 on the 5 and the 9. but seldom do we place the 4 &
10. Add in the random "lays" on the 4 or the 10 for $2 big ones, and
that's pretty much our simple game plan. On some occasions we play the
"Don'ts". Passline and taking the odds only when we're shooting. It's
conservative, but we inch ahead. We pretty much stay clear of all other
bets on the table. Rarely do I see anyone take down their place bets, as we
do it pretty often.

I purchased a 2nd home in Henderson when the housing market went crazy up
there. Couldn't believe housing was so cheap, so I paid cash for it. Now I
have a place to stay when I layover.

What's funny, is I have ran into some good craps players in fly-fishing.

Good luck with your play in tournaments,
fwiw,
-tom