We've played craps a time or two during our innumerable Las Vegas outings, but until recently had never heard the term 'burning the dice.'
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A helpful yet surly floor supervisor at one of our favorite casinos shared that 'burning the dice' is a method cheaters use, so it's not permitted.
'Burning the dice' is when a player rubs the dice against the table felt repeatedly in an attempt to dull the corners and influence the roll.
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Players should take care to avoid friction with the felt, as well as casino management.
Casinos are always on the lookout for cheaters, of course, so there are a number of rules and procedures to prevent tampering with the dice or making rolls less random, the way Mother Nature intended.
Longtime followers of this blog will recall we compiled a list of 11 Casino Dice Security Measures to Keep Players From Cheating. It was the one time we did 'research' and 'took notes.'
Security steps include the serial numbers on dice, making dice translucent, backfilling the pips, canceling used dice and the aforementioned sharp corners.
The dots on dice are pips. When they're drilled, they're filled back in (backfilled) to ensure perfect balance.
Here's a fun game. Whenever you see an advertisement for a casino, make sure to notice whether the dice have rounded or sharp corners. If the corners are rounded, you know somebody slipped up, as dice with rounded corners are never used in casinos.
Dice with rounded corners are typically used in board games and for other non-gambling purposes.
Once you start noticing dice corners, you can't not see them!
Even bigtime movies get casino dice wrong. Check out this still from the popular documentary starring Bruce Willis, 'Armageddon.'
We trust this prop person never worked in Hollywood again.
We call 'no roll' on that one! Landing on an asteroid to divert it from a collision course with Earth is a lot more believable than a casino using dice with rounded corners.
Now, you know.
Knowing what 'burning the dice' is will win you a bar bet someday, or at least help you avoid the wrath of a casino pit boss.
Note: Yes, we know a pit boss is different from a floor supervisor. We honestly didn't expect you to read this far.
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It's no secret that everything in Las Vegas is getting more expensive by the day. That logic goes for meals, shows, ancillary fees, and of course, gaming limits. Nowadays on the Strip, it is rare, if not impossible, to find a cheap craps table with most minimums starting at $10-$15 during non-peak times.
With more and more casinos pricing out low rollers, where can you find cheap craps in Vegas? We'll dive into a number of casinos that offer the lowest minimums in Las Vegas below.
A good rule of thumb is that the further you get from tourist centers like the Strip and Downtown, the cheaper minimums become. We also recommend hunting for cheap tables mid-week or early morning when player demand is lower.
Please note that table minimums are fluid and can change at a moment's notice. We will certainly do our best to keep this list updated, but also recommend calling or checking with the property to ensure there are no surprises before stopping in.
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Cheap Craps on and Near the Las Vegas Strip
Although no properties on or near the Strip offer games with low minimums, both OYO and Ellis Island offer $5 tables. Both of those properties are a short walk or ride from resorts on the Strip.
Unfortunately, $5 minimums are almost non-existent at casinos directly on Strip at this point, with most posting minimums in the $10-$15 range.
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No properties downtown currently offer minimum bets on craps below $5, however, $5 tables are common. Whether playing craps, roulette, or blackjack, downtown is a better option for players looking for low limit gaming than the Strip.
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If struggling to find a $5 table, try casinos a few steps away from the Fremont Street Experience like El Cortez, Downtown Grand, The Cal, or Main Street Station. Those properties specifically are known for offering $5 games, even during peak times.
Cheap Craps Away From the Strip
Jerry's Nugget is popular for low table game limits and offers a $3 minimum craps game 7 days per week.
Joker's Wild: which is a short drive from the Strip in Henderson offers some of the cheapest craps in Vegas at a $1 minimum bet Monday – Thursday, and $2 minimums on Friday – Sunday.
In addition to the sub-$5 minimum bet options above, the vast majority of locals casios away from the Strip and Fremont Street offer $5 tables.
Alternatives to Consider
Bubble Craps: Found in almost every Las Vegas casino at this point 'Shoot to Win' craps, or bubble craps, mechanically pops real dice inside of a plastic bubble instead of using a live dealer. These electronic craps games usually offer a lower required minimum bet, in the $3 – $5 range, than their live dealt counterparts.
Hopefully, we were able to help you identify a cheap craps game in Vegas to stretch your bankroll.
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