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Understanding 'Street Craps'
Street Craps is an informal, simplified version of Craps played outside of casinos, often on sidewalks, alleys, or other public spaces, but is illegal in all US states. Unlike casino Craps, which uses a regulated table with a stickman, boxman, and dealers, street Craps has fewer formal rules and relies heavily on player agreements.
How Street Craps Works
Shooter & Backers: One player acts as the shooter, rolling two dice, while others place bets against them.
Establishing the Point: On the first roll (come-out roll):
7 or 11 = shooter wins
2, 3, or 12 = shooter loses
Any other number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) becomes the point.
Winning/Losing: The shooter wins by rolling the point again before a 7. If a 7 is rolled first, the shooter loses.
Betting: Players may bet with or against the shooter, and side bets are common.
Differences from Casino Craps
There are a few main differences between Street Craps and Casino Craps, mostly around the lack of defined limitations in Street Craps. Be cautious when playing, as wagers are often based on just trust between participants. Here are the main differences:
- No official table, stickman, or house - the game is entirely player-run.
- Undefined betting – wagers are often decided by handshake agreements, and there are no set limits on stakes like you see in casinos.
- Played for cash on the spot – payouts are sorted among players.
In some regions, the US in particular, Street Craps is strictly prohibited. As a game that isn't played in casinos, it cannot be regulated or licensed. Be sure to check local gambling laws to make sure you're legally allowed to play in your area.
FAQs About Street Craps
What is Street Craps?
It’s an informal, simplified version of Craps played outside casinos, often with friends or in public spaces.
How does Street Craps differ from casino Craps?
There’s no official table, stickman, or house edge, and betting is flexible and informal.
How does a shooter win in Street Craps?
By rolling the established point again before a 7.
Is Street Craps safe to play?
Since it’s played outside a regulated casino and works on trust between players, it's not a safe game to play. There are risks involved and there's no guarantee that any money you wager will be secure, nor that your winning bets will be honored.
