| Using CPR on the
Craps Table - Collect, Press, Regress |
You may recall in our last craps tip, we laid out the
basics of free odds, including why and how to take
advantage of this unmarked bet on the craps table.
Helping to deliver one of the lowest Casinos Edge of any
game, the free odds bet, also called backing the odds,
is a vital bet to make when using mathematically correct
craps strategy.
Once bettors get over the initial intimidation of the
craps table and learn how to make the best bets, they
often continue to play with no mind of bankroll
management or betting strategy. In other words, just
learning to navigate the craps table can oftentimes seem
like such a difficult task that when one eventually
feels comfortable to stand on their own two feet, they
simply look no further for a chance to better their
game.
Granted, just learning how to make the pass line bet
and backing the odds is paramount to succeeding at
craps. However, bankroll fluctuations can be a little
more extreme, especially when backing odds or coming
across a hot or cold shooter. A well padded bankroll is
essential to getting through the highs and lows at
craps. However, if your bankroll is on the skinny side,
you may want to consider a commonly used betting
strategy called Collect, Press and Regress, or CPR for
short.
It begins by making a $6 place bet on the number six
or eight. Remember, a place bet can only be made on the
box numbers after the point has been established. Since
this bet pays 7 to 6 odds, betting in $6 increments will
maximize your return. Now, when the 6 or 8 is rolled,
resulting in a winning bet, collect the $1 profit from
the bet and keep the original $6 bet on the table. If
the bet hits a second time, this time press the entire
$7 (still leaving yourself with $1 profit from the first
bet). If the pressed bet wins (returning $8 total), then
regress back to the original $6 bet and pocket the $2
profit, giving yourself a total of $3 profit. If the
regressed $6 bet loses, then you are only left with a $3
loss, while if it wins, you are up $4.
Remember, not every player is an advocate of CPR.
However, it is definitely worth trying out in the
practice mode of an online casino software platform. Try
experimenting with bets on either the 6 or 8, or even
both at the same time. If you must, you can also lower
your stake amount.
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