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Craps 101: Fundamentals and Strategies for All Players

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This book was fantastic - easy to read, not too long and filled with all the information any person needs to be able to play the game of craps. If you've ever been confused about the basic rules of craps, or if you want to hone your skills, this book provides basic strategies that will work for all players. I am not a very mathematically inclined person, but I found Dr. Skaff's explanations easy to follow and implement at the casino. This book is a must have if you're going to be taking a trip to Vegas!

This is a very well-written book suitable for easy, enjoyable reading cover to cover or as a quick reference source to freshen up before hitting the casino floor. A must for interested players of all levels.

Dr. Skaff skillfully presents the rules of craps in a very clear, concise and organized manner. Basic as well as more advanced strategies are presented with their pros/cons and "whys". Like all casino games, craps is governed by mathematical statistics. However, the author does not require of the reader an understanding of statistics to comprehend the "whys" of the game. But if the reader is so inclined, the mathematical basis for the recommendations and strategies in the book are provided in the appendices. Finally, the author does not over-hype the game or the potential for winning. Instead, the author shares his love of the game and how best to enjoy it.

Enjoy the book and enjoy the game!

I am chairman of the department of mathematics and computer science at a university. Dr. Skaff's book is an excellent resource for anyone teaching probability and statistics. It provides a concrete example of using probability and odds in casino gaming. It is written in an easy to read manner for the beginner yet does provide information and strategies for the experienced player. I highly recommend this book.

From basic fundamentals to winning strategies, Dr. Skaff leads players of any level to a greater understanding of the game. The fundamentals, including odds and probability are clearly explained so the rules are easy to follow. If you have ever wondered about the science behind successful odds strategies you have to read this book! Then he goes beyond the basics to explore different strategies of play.

Some of the best parts of the book are the examples. Many books stop when a rule is stated, but Dr. Skaff goes beyond that to show several examples in actual situations describing exactly how that rule will play out, giving the reader a much deeper understanding. You get hours of learning experience without having to learn it the hard way. You will learn winning strategies as well, based upon hard science which will maximize your chances of success. Betting strategies are also covered.

Overall this is a great book. Read it, play with patience and you will enjoy craps like never before.

This book is excellent because it guides a player be it a callow nor an experienced, how to play and to win more bets and the author clearly explains about the strategies involved in money management. This book is a must read one for all craps players.

Dr. Skaffs book is great for the beginning or experienced player. This book will help players of all levels and has a number of points and strategies which makes this book insightful and beneficial. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in craps!

As a frequent player of craps, I find Dr. Skaff's book easy to read and understand. It has been especially helpful in minimizing my losses and his strategies have helped to maximize my wins. The color photographs are great as well as the playing lessons. I highly recommend this book to players at all levels.

Terrific way to get a understanding of the basics. I am ready for Vegas after reading this book.