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It’s been 12 months since I last played craps at the casino. Wow how time flies. Regular listeners will know that I promised myself I wouldn’t gamble at the casino until my house renovations were complete. However it’s Christmas time and work friends wanted to go to casino. So what can I do. Peer pressure […]

Each year we host a Halloween party and 2019 was no different. This will be the 3rd year since introducing playing craps at the party. Well the Halloween party was a hit. Had 12 people around the table and a couple in the wings that had to watch as there was no more space left. […]

It’s been a long time since I checked in. 10 months in fact. It’s been one massive year for me so far. I’m still on my craps journey, just not at the casino this year yet. It’s a self imposed exile. Here’s why. I’m renovating our old house to turn it into a rental and […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SL-2 4 players It was our work Christmas party and rather than just stand around and talk rubbish to each other I thought I’d bring out my A1 sized craps layout that I printed for just betting practice on the kitchen table. You can download […]

We just had our annual Halloween party. And this year I was able to use the full table that I’ve talked about in previous podcasts and posts. Photo is below. Last year was just a makeshift half table. See episode 53 for all about that one and some photos. With space for up to 10 […]

Well once again I have to start off by saying that I’ve been stopped from getting to the Casino over the last few weeks by my daily grind of family and work commitments. They come first. And I come last. Such is life. I know I’m not the only one. I’ve been told it happens […]

$300 buy in 12ft full table SL-3.5 (hook) 12 players I promised myself I’d get to play Craps this week after 3 months off. And play Craps I did. For the grand total of 30mins. I couldn’t escape from work at 2pm as I’d hoped to see the table get opened. But as I suspected […]

Well it’s been ages since I’ve got to the craps table. 3 months approximately. I’m getting withdrawal symptoms for sure. The biggest issue is that my local casino has reduced the craps table hours yet again. No more craps at lunch time on Friday for me. The table doesn’t open until 2pm now. Which makes […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $150 buy in 12ft half table SR-6 6 players 3V set It’s been 6 weeks since I’ve had time to indulge in my Craps. I wasn’t going to miss today for anything. Even just watching would be ok. Arrived at 3pm to find the 1/2 table full again. Which is good […]

$300 buy in 12ft half table SR-2.5 3 players 3V set Been another couple of weeks between craps games. So I was itching to play. Showed up at 3pm to make sure that the table regulars had bled out and left from a 12pm opening time. Sure enough they had all left. With one remaining […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SR-2 3 players 3V set It’s been 1 month since I last got to the casino and since I’ve also practiced. I’m surprised at how quickly you lose your edge without practice. Today I was all over the place. Struggled to set fast and hit […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SR-1 3 players 3V set Well I finally after 10 week hiatus got back to the casino. And wouldn’t you know it. The half table was full of regulars. I have learned not to stick around and wait. So I sought out the $1 mini […]

Forgive me box man, for I have sinned. It’s been over 5 weeks since my last craps session at the casino. 😉 I only get such a small window of opportunity and when work and family get in the way then my hobby takes a back seat. I must admit I’m missing it. I haven’t […]

This question was asked over at Heavy’s Power Axis Craps forum recently. So I thought I would participate with my own. Feel free to share your story with me, and post a comment below. My story is not as elaborate as how others found their way to become craps fans. It was 1992 in Brisbane […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in 12ft half table SL-3 3 players 3V set At last showed up and there was a spot at the craps table. Player at SO and SL-1 I moved into SL-3 spot. I have yet to see a really cold table but today was the day. Those 2 guys […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane Another week, another full half craps table. I refuse to squeeze in, so 5 players per half on a 12 ft table is all they can take. I learned that judging by player chips I can sort of tell if anyone is going to tank and leave the table. The trouble […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $150 buy in 12ft half table SO-L 2-4 players 3V set Finally showed up and the craps table was open with just one player on it, he was at SL1. I don’t like SL3 and SL2 was to close to him. So I took SO on the left side. Only had […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane Showed up at the casino for my normal Friday session at around 12:30pm (the table opens at 12pm) and all the regulars were there with the half table full. No spots. Looks like they were totally settled in so rather than wait for someone to leave and not get any action […]

Casino: Treasury $380 buy in 12ft half table SR1 4 players 3V set Finally after 3 weeks of not being able to get on the table I showed up and there was a spot. I was happy. The last couple of weeks, the USS Ronald Regan was docked in the port of Brisbane, giving thousands […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Mini Baccarat Target 3 Play Well I was surprised again this week to show up and the craps was in table in full swing. Not as busy as last week. But 12ft half table was full. I refuse to squeeze in between players. No matter that I only […]

By Yuri 1998 This book has been on my todo reading list for a long time. I usually only buy books if they are digital so I can carry them with me and I can re-read them on my phone anytime / anywhere. Unfortunately this one is print only so had to wait for it […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft table SL1 8 players 3V set Well I was shocked to walk in on Friday and not only was the craps table open. But it had 4 staff on it. And both side were open. In over 1 1/2 years I’ve not seen it open on both […]

Something different this week. Took the family for some time away and travelled through the week to Cairns in far North Queensland at the top of Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest. Such a beautiful place. 2 hour plane flight from home. But never got around to it. Costs a […]

Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR1 2 players 3V set Showed up at the casino last week and the table was closed. I thought this is it. They’ve finally pulled the plug and killed the game. Went and asked the pit boss looking after baccarat and he tells me the […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL1 2 players 3V set and 2V set Just one other at the table today. I like having just one other at the table. Let’s me have small rest in between hands and takes the focus off me from the dealers and box for […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SO and SR2 2 players 3V set and 2V set Just one other at the table today. I started slow to warm up but in the end it didn’t help. Shot myself in the foot repeated times with working on the come out going […]

Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL1 (my favourite) 1 player (me) 3V set and 2V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour again. Was very grateful that when I arrived there was no one at the table. Perfect. I started slow […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR6 (my nemesis) 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour again. I was shocked to arrive and find 6 players half table full. I refuse to squeeze in […]

Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL2 and SL1 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour. Was really looking forward to today. I was over my nerves mostly from last week. Started at the table […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR1 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set It’s been ages (4 weeks) since I’ve last slung the dice at casino. I was pleasantly surprised my casino still had their craps table. They are still threatening to close it. Between tropical cyclones and […]

Casino: Treasury $300 buy in 1/2 table left side SO 4 players (3 regulars and me) 3V set Stuck with my $66 inside working on the come out with my DP negative and positive progression on my own roles. With the DP 3 play and $22 inside working on comeout for other shooters. Shot myself […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in 1/2 table right side SR6 (hook near dealer) 4 players (one newbie, 2 regulars and me) 3V set My least favourite position. Still haven’t worked this one out. However today it didn’t matter. Only had 45 mins. Got the dice twice. $66 inside working on the come out. […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $350 buy in 1/2 table left side SL 1 2 players (one newbie and me) 3V set (exclusively) Had a plan today. And really wanted to stick to it. Bet don’t pass exclusively with my progression and play $66 inside regardless of point working on the come out for 2 hits […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Left side SL-1 1 player (me) 3V equivalent set, and all sevens set while aiming for the 7. Another session second week in a row where I was all alone. The dealers were just standing around doing nothing when I showed up. I had in […]

Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in Half table – Right side SR-1 1 player (me) 3V equivalent set This was another session that I wasn’t expecting. I’d been waiting for many weeks to get the table all to myself. The first time this happened I was totally unprepared, and so nervous I was shaking. Now […]

Casino: Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Right side SR-1 2 – 4 players 3V equivalent set From the outset this was a session like no other I’ve had to date. I walked into the Casino following my nose to the craps table on the second floor, turned the final corner and my […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Right side SR-3 4 players – all seasoned 3V equivalent set Same guys as last week. Took a small notepad with me today for first time to chart my performance. Once again no one said anything from players or staff. I just leave the notepad […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SO-L 5 players all seasoned (I now consider myself in this category) 3V equivalent set Bought in and I wasn’t settled yet and dice came straight to me, I passed. Looks of surprise on the other players faces. I should have shot straight away, as I […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $100 buy in Mini baccarat Found a computer terminal with a live dealer in front so I could watch them deal and reset the shoes. They deal 2 different games back to back. Must be boring for them with no interaction with the players. First time playing baccarat, and it was […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SL1 1 to 2 other shooters Got to the table just as they were opening. I have never seen this happen before. Lots of rituals and processes they have to go through. And paperwork! The pit boss brings out the keys to unlock the chips and […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SL1 Just 2 other players Didn’t bother reading the table today. Basically jumped straight in with $10 PL only to test and watch at the same time until my turn. Toying with a line bet trend / anti trend method to use when I don’t have […]

Happy new year everyone. I’ve had a couple of weeks break from casino visits during the holidays. But lots of practice in the mean time. Casino : Treasury $400 buy in Half table SO left side This is the first time I had to wait to get on a table. I waited 30 mins of […]

Casino : Treasury $300 buy in SL1 Half table 2 players to start and went to 6 3 new players at the table really slowed things down. Bad bets, late bets and hands all over place interrupting the shooting. Glad I was at SL1 Thinking back I was never like that. I only played dark […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buyin SO left side Half table Just 2 players. Myself and an older Asian guy with his wife at SL2 Been practicing at SO so wanted to see how I’d do. It was a fast game with just 2 players especially because we were not doing prop bets. First 2 […]

Casino : Treasury $150 buyin Low buyin kids ransacked my wallet in the morning without telling me. I have my meger bank roll stashed away in cash at home which I draw from for my sessions. Mrs CJ has a strict no bank withdrawals allowed from our normal everyday bank accounts for my craps hobby. […]

Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buy in SO left side Half table 5 shooters There was space but an older Asian lady (grandma) would not let me in. I patiently waited for the hand to end and then asked to make some room. She wasn’t happy but I moved in anyway. Thought I’d try different […]

Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SO left side Half table 5 players Wanted to gauge the table again so no bet on first 2 shooters. Problem. 2nd shooter made 3 points and rolled a nice hand of around 16. Oh well. Tip toed in with $10 PL to kill the time while the dice […]

Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SR1 on full table Dice were at SL1 Took 3 shooters to read the table look at what everyone had and what was going on. Haven’t really done that before. Very interesting to gauge the players. And the dealers. Did a couple of $10 DP winners after they hit […]

Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SL1 Half table of 5 players 3v set Shooting much better. Aimed for close to back wall and much better dice dying after hitting wall. Really prefer this position. Interesting note: a whole family was playing, Mum, Dad and kids and they had something going with the pit boss […]

Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SL2 position on half table. 3v set Couldn’t get anything going. Had 3 turns with the dice no more than 6 rolls each. Concentrating on dice behaving same each toss and hitting my chosen landing zone. $10 PL and $22 inside Tried $10 DC a couple of times got […]