Casino Dictionary
Craps Definitions
96 terms in this category. Open any term for full dictionary detail.
Ace
This is when a single die is showing one spot up. Learn More
Ace-Deuce
When one die is showing a one and the other die is showing a... Learn More
Aces
Also known as Snake Eyes, this is when both dice are showing... Learn More
Air
This is the space between the flat pass line bet and the odd... Learn More
All The Way Up
This is a phrase that the player will say when his place or ... Learn More
Alligator Skin
This is the elevated diamond pyramids on the sides of the cr... Learn More
Any
Also known as the "Any Craps" bet. Learn More
Any Craps
This is a one roll bet which focuses on rolling a 2, 3 or 12... Learn More
Any Seven
This is betting that the next roll will be a 7. This bet pay... Learn More
Back Up
To take odds on a bet. Learn More
Backline
This is also known as the Don't Pass Line on the craps layou... Learn More
Backline Odds
Craps player having a bet on the Don't Pass Line and lays th... Learn More
Bar
The bar number of the don't pass layout, usually a 12, is a ... Learn More
Bar On The First Roll
A bar on one of the craps numbers; either the two sixes, two... Learn More
Bevels
This is when the dice have rounded edges instead of the norm... Learn More
Big Dick
A ten (10) on the dice Learn More
Big Eight
This is a self-service betting area in which the player is w... Learn More
Big Red
This is the same as betting on Any Seven. Learn More
Big Six
This is a self-service betting area in which the player is w... Learn More
Bones
This is a slang term for dice. Learn More
Bosses Cash Register
This saying refers to the area in front of the dealers; the ... Learn More
Bowl
This is the container that the dice are held in. Learn More
Box Cars
This means a pair of 6's on the dice. Learn More
Box Number
These are the betting squares, or the possible point numbers... Learn More
Boxman
This is the craps table supervisor who sits in the middle of... Learn More
Buffalo Bet
This is when you place a bet on each of the Hard Ways plus A... Learn More
Button
A small round chip that is used to keep track of buy bets (w... Learn More
Buy Bet
This is a bet where the player can buy true odds. This playe... Learn More
C & E
A split bet covering any Craps and Eleven. Learn More
Call Bet
A bet that's called without cheques or money. The law prohib... Learn More
Cocked Die
When a die comes to a rest on an edge rather than flat on th... Learn More
Come
This is a self-service bet in which a natural 7 or 11 will w... Learn More
Come Bet
Once the wager has traveled to the Box Number, the wager wil... Learn More
Come Out Roll
This is the first roll of the dice. It can also mean any rol... Learn More
Contract Bet
A bet which may not be removed or reduced once a point has b... Learn More
Corner Red
The section of the layout where the big 6 and the big 8 are ... Learn More
Crap
The numbers 2, 3, and 12. Learn More
Crap Out
To roll a 2, 3, or 12 on the come-out role. Learn More
Cubes
This is a slang term for dice. Learn More
Deuce
A die with two spots up. Learn More
Dice Boat
The container on the game table which holds the dice which a... Learn More
Don't Come Bet
A bet made against the come point, during the shooter's poin... Learn More
Don't Pass Line
A self-service betting area on the layout for betting agains... Learn More
Down
This usually means a bet or currency that is no longer on th... Learn More
Drag
To take part, or all, of a bet. Learn More
Duke
Also known as a Monster; this is a long winning hand. Learn More
Easy Way
To make a point number of 4, 6, 8, or 10 in any way but the ... Learn More
Establish a Point
A number 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 thrown by the shooter on a com... Learn More
Field
A self-service betting area that win if the numbers 2, 3, 4,... Learn More
Fire Bet
An optional bet on how many different points a shooter will ... Learn More
Flat Bet
There are only four areas that are considered flat bets: Pas... Learn More
Flats
This means the dice are altered and will always land on one ... Learn More
Front Line
Also known as Pass Line, this is a self service betting area... Learn More
Garbage
After the end of the hand, these are all of the losing bets ... Learn More
Hardways
Also known as Props, which is short for Proposition Bets; th... Learn More
Hawking the Dice
This is when the base dealer on one end of the table is look... Learn More
High/Low
This is a split bet on 2 and 12 Craps. Learn More
Hop Bet
This is a one roll bet that may be bet at any time on a spec... Learn More
Horn Bet
This is a bet that covers 2, 3, 11 and 12 simultaneously. Learn More
Horn High
This is a bet that covers the horn, but which has twice as m... Learn More
Last Come Bets
These are the bets that are made on the Come Line just befor... Learn More
Lay Bets
In order to purchase true odds behind a point, betting that ... Learn More
Laying Odds
This is when the player bets more than what he is going to w... Learn More
Line
Also known as the Pass Line. Learn More
Little Joe
This is when the player rolls a hard 4. Learn More
Loads
These are dice that have been weighted to land on certain nu... Learn More
Making a Point
To roll the point number before rolling a 7 out. Learn More
Midnight
This is when the player bets that a 12 will be rolled next. Learn More
Miscall
Instead of calling what comes up on the dice, the dealer mis... Learn More
Monster
Also known as Duke; this is a long winning hand. Learn More
Natural
This is when a 7 or an 11 are thrown on a come-out roll. Als... Learn More
Odds Bet
This is an extra bet that the player is allowed to make only... Learn More
Off and On
Paying a winning Come bet and replacing it with a new Come b... Learn More
One Down
The stickperson's announcement that one die has fallen off t... Learn More
One Roll Bet
A bet which is decided on the next roll of the dice. For exa... Learn More
Overlay
This bet is made on don't pass when there is an "existing" d... Learn More
Pass Line
Also known as Front Line, this is a self service betting are... Learn More
Pips
These are the spots on the dice, indicating the number the d... Learn More
Place Bet
This is a wager on the box numbers located directly in front... Learn More
Point
Any of the point numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 rolled by the ... Learn More
Press the Bet
After the player wins a wager, they'll ask the dealer to pre... Learn More
Proposition Bets
Also known as Props or Hardways; this is referring to the on... Learn More
Props
This is short for Proposition Bets and is also known as Hard... Learn More
Puck
Also known as a Marker, this is a plastic disk that is black... Learn More
Rats
Another name for dice Learn More
Rolling the Bones
Throwing the dice in craps. Learn More
Seven-Out
This is after a point has been established, the dice are thr... Learn More
Shooter
This is the person rolling the dice. In order to be the shoo... Learn More
Snake Eyes
Also known as Aces, this is when both dice are showing one s... Learn More
Stake
This is the amount of money that a player has available for ... Learn More
Stickperson
This is the dealer who controls the dice with the stick. Learn More
Three (3) Way Craps
This is a bet made with units of three. One unit goes on 2, ... Learn More
Trey
Also known as Ace-Deuce, this is when the dice are showing a... Learn More
Up
This is any bet that is left on the layout after the payoffs... Learn More
Vig
Also known as Juice, it's full name is Vigorish; this is the... Learn More
World Bet
This is a combonation of proposition bets that consist of 2,... Learn More