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In my video Bellagio Craps, Part 3 of 3, I comment on the All, Tall, and Small bet. This is a breakdown of the ‘All, Tall, and Small’ bet.

THE PARLANCE

• 7 Point 7 is a craps side bet, which debuted at the Orleans casino in Las Vegas, in late 2008. I have also seen it at the Hard Rock in Macau under the name 'Double Trip Seven.' The bet wins if the player gets a seven on the come out roll, or the dreaded 'point 7,' where the player sevens out on his second roll.
• Recreational or informal playing of craps outside of a casino is referred to as street craps or private craps. The most notable difference between playing street craps and bank craps is that there is no bank or house to cover bets in street craps. Players must bet against each other by covering or fading each other's bets for the game to be played.

If legal, look for craps games outside casinos. 'Street craps', an improvised, informal version of craps, can be played virtually anywhere with just a few dice and willing participants. The primary advantage of street craps over casino craps is that there is no house to take an edge on your bets.

This bet is commonly written as the ‘ATS’ bet. First, understand that most gambling writers refer to the All, Tall, Small bet as the ‘ATS’ bet, when mentioned in written form (because it’s easier to write ‘ATS). If you go into a casino, no one calls it the ‘ATS’ bet. I was in Las Vegas this past weekend, and just being the curious cat that I am, I experimented by throwing out three red chips and said ‘A-T-S’ (as in the letters, said phonetically; I didn’t say the word ‘at’ with an ‘s’ at the end). Many dealers and boxmen – when there was a boxman – did know what I was betting. Some did, some didn’t.

In a casino, the bet is known as the ‘features’ bet, or just, ‘All, Tall, Small’. If you watch the video above, it’s mostly called the ‘features’.

If you’re confused, watch my videos and then come back and read the explanation above. Nothing is better for learning than witnessing the actual event.

One more thing. On the layout, the ‘All’ part of the bet is actually written as ‘Make ’em All’, however, no one refers to the All bet as the ‘Make ‘Em All’.

That’s the parlance of the ATS bet, which ironically, in an actual casino is not called the ‘ATS’ bet.

So that I don’t have to constantly write out ‘All, Tall, Small’, I am going to refer to it as the ‘ATS’.

THE MECHANICS OF THE BET AND HOW TO BET IT

On a pair of dice, the only numbers that can be rolled from lowest to highest, are 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12. The most likely number to roll is the 7, which will roll once in six times. All other numbers have mirror counterparts, as far as their likelihood to roll. The 6 and 8 both have five ways to each roll. The 5 and 9 each have four ways to roll. The 4 and 10 each have 3 ways to roll. The 3 and 11 each have 2 ways to roll. The 2 and 12 each only have one way to roll.

So of the mirrored counterparts, the lower numbers are considered the Small, while the higher numbers are considered the Tall.

The ATS bet is actually three separate bets. It’s not one big bet. Most players bet all three because they fear missing out, but if you want, you can bet any combination of the ‘All’, the ‘Small’, or the ‘Tall’.

The player decides to make an ATS bet. He should then toss in, to either the dealer, the stick or the box (but usually to the dealer) the amount that he wants to bet. The player is not required to make all three bets, although, as stated, the vast majority of players make all three bets. The player then clarifies to the dealer how he wants to split up his bet.

Another way of betting the ATS is throwing in a bet and saying three numbers that add up to the amount thrown in. For example, if you throw in $15 when the bet can be bet (more on that later), and you say ‘five, five, five’, the dealers will know that you are betting $5 on the Small, $5 on the All, and $5 on the Tall. Or throw in $20 and say ‘five, ten, five’. The middle number is always the ‘All’.

As the shooter rolls the numbers, you will see one of the employees covering the number that had just rolled. If the same number rolls again, the repeating number is not relevant. There is no penalty or bonus for rolling a number multiple times. The shooter only needs to roll the number at least once in order to progress the bet towards the win condition.

WHEN YOU CAN BET IT

The ATS bet is always available after a 7 has rolled. Always. (SPOILER WARNING!!!!) Notice in the video above at the 1:54 mark, the shooter rolls a 7 out. At the 2:00 mark, the stickman then leans over and moves the discs off the numbers. He is resetting the ATS bet. Now it can be bet because no numbers are covered.

The reason is that a 7 rolled will cause the bet to lose, thus wiping out the board and starting a new ATS series. Unlike the older FireBet, where the bet could only be made when a new shooter started, the ATS can be made several times with the same shooter, or it can be made in the middle of a shooter’s roll.

Unlike some bets, where the bet is not live on the come out roll, the ATS bet is always live. At the 2:00 mark, you hear the player say, ‘I go back up’. He’s saying that because the 7 winner (on the come out) caused his ATS to lose. The ATS bet is always live, even on the come out roll.

Depending on the casino, the ATS bet can also be made if no one has bet the ATS on any one of the bets, even if numbers have been rolled. For example, let’s say shooter rolls a 2,3,4, requiring the dealer to cover the 2,3 and 4, but no one has made any bets on the ATS. In that case, the house will reset the discs and allow you to bet the ATS because there is no action and no one is affected by your new bet. Some casinos want you to wait until the 7 naturally resets the ATS board, so this rule varies from casino to casino.

If in doubt, just look at the board. If there are no numbers covered by the disc, you can bet it. Alternatively, if there are no bets made on the ATS, then you can probably bet it. Just ask the casino because they may have different procedures in the second scenario.

THE WIN/LOSS CONDITIONS (HOW TO WIN)

Remember that the ATS is comprised of three separate bets. Here is the win condition for each bet…

The All Small bet wins if the player rolls a 2,3,4,5, and 6 before the player rolls a 7. The 7 will cause the Small bet to lose.

The All Tall bet wins if the 8,9,10,11, and 12 roll before the shooter rolls a 7. The 7 will cause the Tall bet to lose.

The All bet (actually written on the felt as ‘Make ’em All’) wins if the player rolls a 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11, and 12 before the shooter rolls a 7. If that list is too long for you to memorize, then have no fear. Just know that it is every number EXCEPT THE 7 (because the 7 always causes you to lose).

THE PAY OFF FOR WINS AND THE HOUSE EDGE

There are two pay tables for the ATS bet. I refer to them personally as the ‘stingy’ and the ‘better’ table.

Stingy pay table:

All pays 150 – 1, resulting in a house edge of 20.61%.

Tall pays 30-1, resulting in a house edge of 18.30%.

Small pays 30-1, resulting in a house edge of 18.30%.

Better pay table:

All pays 175-1, resulting in a house edge of 7.47%.

Tall pays 34-1, resulting in a house edge of 7.76%.

Small pays 34-1, resulting in a house edge of 7.76%.

The above house edge numbers are from the Wizard of Odds website. If you don’t know about Michael Shackleford, you should know about the man, especially if you want to be a smart gambler.

Almost every Las Vegas casino that offers the ATS bet (and most do), uses the stingier pay table.

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Most casinos outside of Las Vegas use the better paytable.

FINAL THOUGHTS ON THE ATS

Personally, I never bet the ATS when I’m in Las Vegas. 20% house edge is just a hammer to the toes.

I love the ATS bet outside of Las Vegas. Unlike the FireBet of old, the ATS hits on a regular basis. Considering that I’m usually betting only very minuscule amounts on it, it’s a cheap thrill. My record on the ATS was when I hit the All bet, then hit the Small bet again during the same roll. On that roll, I won $20,000+ and won $277 on the ATS bet. It’s a fun bet, and if you’re looking to hit a jackpot, you should bet bigger on the ATS. That’s just not my goal.

The ATS can also be a frustrating bet. Usually, if all three components of the ATS hits, it means that the shooter had a very long roll. But I once had an ATS hit where I actually lost a lot of money because the shooter did not repeat any of his points. Granted, that’s very rare.

I see the ATS bet staying around for a long time. It’s great for the house because it now is a way for the boxman to actually do something, other than watch the game. With the ATS bet, the boxman can watch and mark all the numbers and play for himself.

It’s good for players because it’s a relatively low house edge side bet that hits frequently. I was never a fan of the FireBet, which hits once or twice a year if you’re lucky. The ATS bet can hit several times a day.

Give that ATS bet a try next time you’re at the casino.

Let me know if you have any questions. Leave them in the comment below, and I’ll be happy to answer them.

Good luck at the tables.

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Craps Outside Betting

This is a straightforward gambling game, which resembles the typical craps. However, the street craps rules are much easier than the norms of the original game. The debut was in 2014 at the Grand Casino in Las Vegas. Gamblers play this craps variety outside, and they only need dice and a flat surface to throw the dice.

According to the rules of street craps, there are only two bets and the rolls can reach a maximum of four. The game is not only simpler to play but also faster. How to play street craps? The rules are plain: there is a shooter who rolls the dice, and the other participants place wagers on the possibility the shooter to roll a particular number before throwing a seven. Setting a game requires just some dice and a suitable surface.

Many players prefer this variety of craps because the rules for street craps are simplified, and the pace of the game is much faster compared to the speed of the original craps version which gamblers play in online and offline casinos. It is easier for the players to monitor the game and to be aware of the developments and all aspects of the play. Happily, the craps regulations have made the game as simple as possible, so there are not so many elements to keep an eye on. Below we will discuss the main rules of street craps and explain the basics.

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How to Play Street Craps?

Before we proceed to the regulations of craps, we will quickly explain the main terms you should know if you are eager to play the game successfully. The main terms used by other players in street dice will help you understand the game much better and get a good idea about street craps.

• Dice

  As the rules of street craps stipulate, gamers need two regular dice to play with. Keep in mind that some cheaters may use trick dice to make sure the bets of the players lose.

• Shooter

  This is the player who throws the dice. According to the rules for street craps, there can be only one shooter at a particular time of the play. The shooter has two options: to place a bet or to make a pass.

• Placing bets

  The street craps guidelines are enforced with a full force exactly when it comes to betting because fair payouts depend on this. Players can place wagers only when the shooter has taken the dice.

• Pass

  According to the rules for street craps, a pass is the bet when the shooter firmly believes that they will roll seven or eleven. In case the shooter hits one of these two numbers a total of the two dice, then the bet is successful, and the gambler wins.

• Don’t pass

  In street dice rules this is a gamble when the punter believes the shooter will hit two, three or twelve as a total of the two dice.

• A number of players and new participants

  The craps regulations call for an unlimited number of players. New entrants can join the game between the different throws of the dice.

• Bounce

  One of the key rules for street craps is that the dice bounce when the shooter throws them. That is why there should be a wall or another kind of a backstop where the dice can bounce. If there is no bounce, then the throw is not valid, and the shooter should perform it again.

• Making a point

  According to street dice rules a point is made if the dice hit four, five, six, eight, nine or ten. The particular number becomes the point, and it is used as a bet for the next round of the game.

• Fingers

  There should be no fingers in the shooting areas. The craps rule applies to toes, feet and other parts of the body, too.

Street Craps Rules

Gamblers who are eager to play craps require a few simple things: two regular dice, a flat and smooth surface to throw the dice, a wall or a curb to act as a backstop and to ensure the dice bounce off it, and some method to track the bets.

How to place street craps after you ensure you have all necessary to start a game? The first thing you need to do is to appoint the shooter. No strict rules are determining how to choose a shooter. One option is to rotate the position and the players to take turns, and the other options are to select the first volunteer. Some gamblers prefer to take turns, while the shooter continues throwing until they lose in other games of street dice.

After you appoint the shooter, it is time to set the original bet of the street dice game. According to the regulations for street craps, the shooter selects the amount they want to bet and then decided the betting option they prefer – Pass or Don’t Pass. If the shooter bets a pass, they believe they will throw the target number before they roll a seven. Placing a don’t pass wager means exactly the opposite. It is also up to the shooter to offer odds.

Then the street craps rules call for the players to cover the bet which means that the players should now place wagers on Pass or Don’t Pass. The game can only proceed after sufficient players have placed bets on the options opposite of the shooter’s bet. Thus, the players cover the bet. However, if there are not enough wagers to cover the initial bet of the shooter, then the shooter may reduce the amount. After that, the gamers can place bets on any options of their choice.

If you still do not fully understand how to play craps, then we should tell you that players can also make side bets, meaning that they can place a wager on practically anything. Typically, the gamers place bets on the first number that the shooter will throw or the total number of all rolls a particular shooter will do as the street dice rules allows that.

According to the regulations of craps, the following stage of the game is to roll the dice. The appointed shooter throws the two dice toward the wall or curb. The dice should bounce off the backstop so that the roll is valid. Placing bets should cease immediately after the shooter throws the dice. The initial roll of the game is known as Come Out roll.

When the dice stop rolling and come to a halt, the participants should check what is the total of the two dice. If the shooter has thrown seven or eleven, all Pass wagers win. On the contrary, if the sum is two, three or twenty (also known as craps) the Don’t Pass bets are winning. In case the shooter has rolled other numbers except the listed, this is the point. craps regulations call for a new roll of the dice. This time the primary goal is to check if the shooter will manage to hit the point before throwing seven. In this case, all Pass bets are victorious. If not, the Don’t Pass wagers win the round. We will give a simple illustration to make things clear. The outcome of the initial roll is nine. In this case, the Pass bets will win if the shooter throws nine once again. However, if the shooter goes seven, then the Don’t Pass bets are winning. If the shooter does not throw either of these two options, then they throw again until one of the results comes out.

At the end of the street game, it is time to distribute the cash to the players. The shooter pays or gets payment for the bets placed in the opening betting round. The amount of the payouts is proportional to the sum of the initial bet. The players settle the side bets between themselves.

If you wish to learn how to play street craps, you should be aware of the bets defined by the rules of street craps. As we have already mentioned, there are only two bets in a game of street dice: the Pass Bet and the Don’t Pass Bet.

According to the street craps rules player can make the pass bet before the roll that establishes the point, i.e. the come out roll. In case the shooter throws seven, the pass bet is winning. However, if the shooter rolls two, three or twelve, the pass bet is losing. The bet wins even cash if the roll hits eleven.

If another result comes in the game of street dice, then it becomes the point, and the primary goal of the shooter is to run the point without throwing seven. There are three more rolls to do that. In case the shooter throws seven, the pass bet is the losing wager.

The craps regulations allow players to place the don’t pass bet before the throw that sets the point. The brick bet is victorious if the roll hits seven or eleven and it loses if the shooter throws two, three, five, nine or twelve. Any another number becomes the point, and then the goal is to hit the point once again.

Conclusion

As in the original version of craps, you need a basic craps strategy to win in street craps. Hopefully, this guidance has helped all gamblers who were not quite familiar with craps. The regulations for the game are simpler than the rules of the original casino game, which makes this variety suitable for players with less experience.