What is the Dice Institute?

Along with its sister site, the “Dice Institute Member’s Forum” The Dice Institute intends to be the best single resource... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter - Part 15 - Etiquette

Craps Etiquette is a matter of common sence.... Continue reading

Ah, the Come Bet Question...

On the members forum we were talking about the relative merits of Come Bets vs. Place bets. I thought... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter - Part 14 -The Toss

The toss or delivery of the dice is the most important element in dice setting influencing. The first element is... Continue reading

Are You Playing for the Exception or the Rule?

Today I watched (again) as a a bettor at my table tossed a fair but not extraordinary hand, maybe... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter - Part 13 - The Grip

The grip is the second leg to developing a good toss. You want to use a grip that feels comfortable... Continue reading

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... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter - Part 12 - The Dice Set

The setting of the dice should become second nature to the aspiring dice influencer. To understand and practice this, we... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter – Part 11 – Round Table Discipline

Surviving a full table of random shooters takes patience and discipline for the Dice Setter to have any chance at... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter --Part 10 -- Hookup Advice

We seem to be our own worst enemy when it comes to hooking up with other players.... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter -- Part 9 -- Table Longevity

Extending your play at the tables can be achieved by being prepared in advance.... Continue reading

From the 009 Time Capsule (Bits from the past)

The following entries are bits and pieces from the past that might help you gain some knowledge in becoming a... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter – Part 8 – (Betting Strategy, to Come or Place)

One of the most frequent questions I get from beginners and friends alike, is do you play the COME bet?... Continue reading

D'ya Wanna Win, or D'ya Wanna Gamble Part 1, Revised

With all the new shooters who have joined our community over the last couple of years, I thought I’d... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter – Part 7 – (Setting to Enhance Your Play)

It’s time to learn how to change your dice sets to give you a chance to avoid the seven and... Continue reading

So You Want to be a Dice Setter – Part 6 -- Handling a Nuisance

Every so often you will run into a jerk at the crap table that just won’t keep his mouth shut.... Continue reading

How To Get THERE from HERE - Part II

Okay, let’s continue our journey of getting from where we are now (HERE), to that more profitable place that... Continue reading
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