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Pros & Cons To Consider When Playing Live Craps Online For Real Money

Craps is perhaps the most fun game you can play in a land-based casino. Even if you haven’t played it yet, you may have seen movie scenes with a group of very happy and loud people who become ecstatic when they win on a roll. Pretty much the opposite of what happens in a poker room. But how do the fun and experience compare when you play live craps online? In this article, we are discussing the pros and cons of live online craps with Canadian iGaming expert Kevin N. Cochran. 

Advantages of playing in a land-based casino

The fun factor

Visiting a Canadian brick-and-mortar casino and playing craps with your friends is great fun. Craps is unique for several reasons. First of all, there is often a camaraderie among players as people around the table tend to bet on the shooter. You’re, of course, allowed to bet against the shooter but then you are – what they call it – on the dark side. Winning as a group is a lot more fun than winning alone and playing craps often creates a celebratory atmosphere even if you didn’t know the other players before. 

 

The other reason why craps is so much fun is that players physically participate in the game. Unlike in roulette where the croupier spins the ball or in blackjack where the dealer deals the cards, in craps players take turns in being the shooter. If you are on a winning streak you may even feel that you are doing something right and all the people around you who bet on a come or pass roll will love you. 

 

In light of all the above, it is understandable that virtual craps with its computer-generated dice rolls, and solo atmosphere can’t compare to the real deal. But how about playing live craps online in Canada? Well, it is kind of in between the two. When you play with a live dealer there is a real table and physical dice. The settings of the casino room can be just as fancy and cool as that of a land-based casino. You can also listen to the croupier and text him/her, but that camaraderie is still missing. 

Better odds bets

Odds bets are the best bets you can make in craps as they don’t have a house edge at all. However, they can only be placed once the point has been established and you have placed that initial bet. Land-based casinos allow higher odds bets than internet casinos so if you can afford to place high odds bets you will have a stronger chance of winning. 

Advantages of live craps online

Craps bonuses

One area where land-based casinos can’t compete with online ones is the availability of bonuses. Often enough, you’ll receive a sign-up or a deposit bonus at the online casino of your choice and this is essentially free money. While bonuses can rarely be used on live dealer games, you may be able to use them on virtual craps. 

Lower minimum bets

In Canadian land-based casinos, the minimum bets usually start around $5 so players on a tight bankroll can’t enjoy the game for very long. However, in online casinos, the minimum table limits can start at as little as 10 cents. 

Great way to learn how to play craps

The craps table may seem intimidating at first with its complicated layout and countless boxes. If you have never played the game before it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules first and perhaps try virtual craps. The virtual version can even be played for free in demo mode at most Canadian online casinos. Once you get the hang of the game, try live online craps and when you are familiar with all the different bets make your way to a physical casino.  

Conclusion

Ultimately, craps is more fun when you play it at a physical casino. It also gives you better chances of winning by offering higher odds bets. However, online casinos have lower table limits and may offer you different bonuses. Playing online craps is also a good way to learn the game. 

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