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It’s been 12 months since I last played craps at the casino. Wow how time flies. Regular listeners will know that I promised myself I wouldn’t gamble at the casino until my house renovations were complete. However it’s Christmas time and work friends wanted to go to casino. So what can I do. Peer pressure […]
The post CJ 069 | Session Report #049 – I’m back at the casino first appeared on Craps Journey.
Each year we host a Halloween party and 2019 was no different. This will be the 3rd year since introducing playing craps at the party. Well the Halloween party was a hit. Had 12 people around the table and a couple in the wings that had to watch as there was no more space left. […]
The post CJ 068 | Halloween Party Craps 2019 first appeared on Craps Journey.
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The post CJ 067 | Some practice throws first appeared on Craps Journey.
It’s been a long time since I checked in. 10 months in fact. It’s been one massive year for me so far. I’m still on my craps journey, just not at the casino this year yet. It’s a self imposed exile. Here’s why. I’m renovating our old house to turn it into a rental and […]
The post CJ 066 | Casino Craps Hiatus for 2019 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SL-2 4 players It was our work Christmas party and rather than just stand around and talk rubbish to each other I thought I’d bring out my A1 sized craps layout that I printed for just betting practice on the kitchen table. You can download […]
The post CJ 065 | Session Report #048 first appeared on Craps Journey.
We just had our annual Halloween party. And this year I was able to use the full table that I’ve talked about in previous podcasts and posts. Photo is below. Last year was just a makeshift half table. See episode 53 for all about that one and some photos. With space for up to 10 […]
The post CJ 064 | Halloween Party Craps 2018 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Well once again I have to start off by saying that I’ve been stopped from getting to the Casino over the last few weeks by my daily grind of family and work commitments. They come first. And I come last. Such is life. I know I’m not the only one. I’ve been told it happens […]
The post CJ 063 | My Own Craps Table Adventure first appeared on Craps Journey.
$300 buy in 12ft full table SL-3.5 (hook) 12 players I promised myself I’d get to play Craps this week after 3 months off. And play Craps I did. For the grand total of 30mins. I couldn’t escape from work at 2pm as I’d hoped to see the table get opened. But as I suspected […]
The post CJ 062 | Session Report #047 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Well it’s been ages since I’ve got to the craps table. 3 months approximately. I’m getting withdrawal symptoms for sure. The biggest issue is that my local casino has reduced the craps table hours yet again. No more craps at lunch time on Friday for me. The table doesn’t open until 2pm now. Which makes […]
The post CJ 061 | My Craps Hiatus first appeared on Craps Journey.
Show notes: Heavy’s Axis Power Craps forum Seth Theobeau’s Target 3 Play (book) Lee Evans – Playing The Empire for Fun and for Profit A Gambler’s Guide to Baccarat
The post CJ 060 | Baccarat with Target 3 Play Part 2, My Craps Alternative first appeared on Craps Journey.
It’s time to finally show off my craps table. I’ve had it for 6 months leaning up against a wall in a spare room in the house, and have not been able to set it up and use it, since it’s far to heavy to move into place for one person. This is the first […]
The post CJ 059 | My new in home Craps table first appeared on Craps Journey.
I’ve mentioned before that I use Target 3 Play in Baccarat and as the basis for my Craps play as well. Thanks to Seth Theobeau for the inspiration and knowledge he freely shares on his blog about Target Betting. I suggest you read his whole blog from beginning to end. I did. http://targetbetting.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/introducing-3-play-its-not-as-much-fun.html Let me […]
The post CJ 058 | Baccarat with Target 3 Play, My Craps Alternative first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $150 buy in 12ft half table SR-6 6 players 3V set It’s been 6 weeks since I’ve had time to indulge in my Craps. I wasn’t going to miss today for anything. Even just watching would be ok. Arrived at 3pm to find the 1/2 table full again. Which is good […]
The post CJ 057 | Session Report #46 first appeared on Craps Journey.
$300 buy in 12ft half table SR-2.5 3 players 3V set Been another couple of weeks between craps games. So I was itching to play. Showed up at 3pm to make sure that the table regulars had bled out and left from a 12pm opening time. Sure enough they had all left. With one remaining […]
The post CJ 056 | Session Report #45 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SR-2 3 players 3V set It’s been 1 month since I last got to the casino and since I’ve also practiced. I’m surprised at how quickly you lose your edge without practice. Today I was all over the place. Struggled to set fast and hit […]
The post CJ 055 | Session Report #44 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft half table SR-1 3 players 3V set Well I finally after 10 week hiatus got back to the casino. And wouldn’t you know it. The half table was full of regulars. I have learned not to stick around and wait. So I sought out the $1 mini […]
The post CJ 054 | Session Report #43 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Forgive me box man, for I have sinned. It’s been over 5 weeks since my last craps session at the casino. 😉 I only get such a small window of opportunity and when work and family get in the way then my hobby takes a back seat. I must admit I’m missing it. I haven’t […]
The post CJ 053 | Floating Craps Game at Halloween Party 2017 first appeared on Craps Journey.
This question was asked over at Heavy’s Power Axis Craps forum recently. So I thought I would participate with my own. Feel free to share your story with me, and post a comment below. My story is not as elaborate as how others found their way to become craps fans. It was 1992 in Brisbane […]
The post CJ 052 | How did you get hooked on playing Craps? first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in 12ft half table SL-3 3 players 3V set At last showed up and there was a spot at the craps table. Player at SO and SL-1 I moved into SL-3 spot. I have yet to see a really cold table but today was the day. Those 2 guys […]
The post CJ 051 | Session Report #42 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane Another week, another full half craps table. I refuse to squeeze in, so 5 players per half on a 12 ft table is all they can take. I learned that judging by player chips I can sort of tell if anyone is going to tank and leave the table. The trouble […]
The post CJ 050 | Session Report #41 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $150 buy in 12ft half table SO-L 2-4 players 3V set Finally showed up and the craps table was open with just one player on it, he was at SL1. I don’t like SL3 and SL2 was to close to him. So I took SO on the left side. Only had […]
The post CJ 049 | Session Report #40 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane Showed up at the casino for my normal Friday session at around 12:30pm (the table opens at 12pm) and all the regulars were there with the half table full. No spots. Looks like they were totally settled in so rather than wait for someone to leave and not get any action […]
The post CJ 048 | Session Report #39 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury $380 buy in 12ft half table SR1 4 players 3V set Finally after 3 weeks of not being able to get on the table I showed up and there was a spot. I was happy. The last couple of weeks, the USS Ronald Regan was docked in the port of Brisbane, giving thousands […]
The post CJ 047 | Session Report #38 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Mini Baccarat Target 3 Play Well I was surprised again this week to show up and the craps was in table in full swing. Not as busy as last week. But 12ft half table was full. I refuse to squeeze in between players. No matter that I only […]
The post CJ 046 | Session Report #37 first appeared on Craps Journey.
By Yuri 1998 This book has been on my todo reading list for a long time. I usually only buy books if they are digital so I can carry them with me and I can re-read them on my phone anytime / anywhere. Unfortunately this one is print only so had to wait for it […]
The post CJ 045 | Book Review – Dice Control for Casino Craps : Gambling Disciples of God – Yuri first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 12ft table SL1 8 players 3V set Well I was shocked to walk in on Friday and not only was the craps table open. But it had 4 staff on it. And both side were open. In over 1 1/2 years I’ve not seen it open on both […]
The post CJ 044 | Session Report #36 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Something different this week. Took the family for some time away and travelled through the week to Cairns in far North Queensland at the top of Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest. Such a beautiful place. 2 hour plane flight from home. But never got around to it. Costs a […]
The post CJ 043 | Session Report #35 – Great Barrier Reef and $1 Mini Baccarat first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR1 2 players 3V set Showed up at the casino last week and the table was closed. I thought this is it. They’ve finally pulled the plug and killed the game. Went and asked the pit boss looking after baccarat and he tells me the […]
The post CJ 042 | Session Report #34 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL1 2 players 3V set and 2V set Just one other at the table today. I like having just one other at the table. Let’s me have small rest in between hands and takes the focus off me from the dealers and box for […]
The post CJ 041 | Session Report #33 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SO and SR2 2 players 3V set and 2V set Just one other at the table today. I started slow to warm up but in the end it didn’t help. Shot myself in the foot repeated times with working on the come out going […]
The post CJ 040 | Session Report #32 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL1 (my favourite) 1 player (me) 3V set and 2V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour again. Was very grateful that when I arrived there was no one at the table. Perfect. I started slow […]
The post CJ 039 | Session Report #31 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR6 (my nemesis) 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour again. I was shocked to arrive and find 6 players half table full. I refuse to squeeze in […]
The post CJ 038 | Session Report #30 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table left side SL2 and SL1 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set Couldn’t get out last week. Work was to much and couldn’t even spare 1 hour. Was really looking forward to today. I was over my nerves mostly from last week. Started at the table […]
The post CJ 037 | Session Report #29 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in 1/2 table right side SR1 5 players (4 regulars and me) 3V set It’s been ages (4 weeks) since I’ve last slung the dice at casino. I was pleasantly surprised my casino still had their craps table. They are still threatening to close it. Between tropical cyclones and […]
The post CJ 036 | Session Report #28 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury $300 buy in 1/2 table left side SO 4 players (3 regulars and me) 3V set Stuck with my $66 inside working on the come out with my DP negative and positive progression on my own roles. With the DP 3 play and $22 inside working on comeout for other shooters. Shot myself […]
The post CJ 035 | Session Report #27 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in 1/2 table right side SR6 (hook near dealer) 4 players (one newbie, 2 regulars and me) 3V set My least favourite position. Still haven’t worked this one out. However today it didn’t matter. Only had 45 mins. Got the dice twice. $66 inside working on the come out. […]
The post CJ 034 | Session Report #26 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $350 buy in 1/2 table left side SL 1 2 players (one newbie and me) 3V set (exclusively) Had a plan today. And really wanted to stick to it. Bet don’t pass exclusively with my progression and play $66 inside regardless of point working on the come out for 2 hits […]
The post CJ 033 | Session Report #25 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Left side SL-1 1 player (me) 3V equivalent set, and all sevens set while aiming for the 7. Another session second week in a row where I was all alone. The dealers were just standing around doing nothing when I showed up. I had in […]
The post CJ 032 | Session Report #24 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury Brisbane $400 buy in Half table – Right side SR-1 1 player (me) 3V equivalent set This was another session that I wasn’t expecting. I’d been waiting for many weeks to get the table all to myself. The first time this happened I was totally unprepared, and so nervous I was shaking. Now […]
The post CJ 031 | Session Report #23 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino: Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Right side SR-1 2 – 4 players 3V equivalent set From the outset this was a session like no other I’ve had to date. I walked into the Casino following my nose to the craps table on the second floor, turned the final corner and my […]
The post CJ 030 | Session Report #22 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table – Right side SR-3 4 players – all seasoned 3V equivalent set Same guys as last week. Took a small notepad with me today for first time to chart my performance. Once again no one said anything from players or staff. I just leave the notepad […]
The post CJ 029 | Session Report #21 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SO-L 5 players all seasoned (I now consider myself in this category) 3V equivalent set Bought in and I wasn’t settled yet and dice came straight to me, I passed. Looks of surprise on the other players faces. I should have shot straight away, as I […]
The post CJ 028 | Session Report #20 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $100 buy in Mini baccarat Found a computer terminal with a live dealer in front so I could watch them deal and reset the shoes. They deal 2 different games back to back. Must be boring for them with no interaction with the players. First time playing baccarat, and it was […]
The post CJ 027 | Session Report #019 – My First Baccarat Game first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SL1 1 to 2 other shooters Got to the table just as they were opening. I have never seen this happen before. Lots of rituals and processes they have to go through. And paperwork! The pit boss brings out the keys to unlock the chips and […]
The post CJ 026 | Session Report #018 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table SL1 Just 2 other players Didn’t bother reading the table today. Basically jumped straight in with $10 PL only to test and watch at the same time until my turn. Toying with a line bet trend / anti trend method to use when I don’t have […]
The post CJ 025 | Session Report #017 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Happy new year everyone. I’ve had a couple of weeks break from casino visits during the holidays. But lots of practice in the mean time. Casino : Treasury $400 buy in Half table SO left side This is the first time I had to wait to get on a table. I waited 30 mins of […]
The post CJ 024 | Session Report #016 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $300 buy in SL1 Half table 2 players to start and went to 6 3 new players at the table really slowed things down. Bad bets, late bets and hands all over place interrupting the shooting. Glad I was at SL1 Thinking back I was never like that. I only played dark […]
The post CJ 023 | Session Report #015 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buyin SO left side Half table Just 2 players. Myself and an older Asian guy with his wife at SL2 Been practicing at SO so wanted to see how I’d do. It was a fast game with just 2 players especially because we were not doing prop bets. First 2 […]
The post CJ 022 | Session Report #014 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $150 buyin Low buyin kids ransacked my wallet in the morning without telling me. I have my meger bank roll stashed away in cash at home which I draw from for my sessions. Mrs CJ has a strict no bank withdrawals allowed from our normal everyday bank accounts for my craps hobby. […]
The post CJ 021 | Session Report #013 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buy in SO left side Half table 5 shooters There was space but an older Asian lady (grandma) would not let me in. I patiently waited for the hand to end and then asked to make some room. She wasn’t happy but I moved in anyway. Thought I’d try different […]
The post CJ 020 | Session Report #012 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SO left side Half table 5 players Wanted to gauge the table again so no bet on first 2 shooters. Problem. 2nd shooter made 3 points and rolled a nice hand of around 16. Oh well. Tip toed in with $10 PL to kill the time while the dice […]
The post CJ 019 | Session Report #011 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SR1 on full table Dice were at SL1 Took 3 shooters to read the table look at what everyone had and what was going on. Haven’t really done that before. Very interesting to gauge the players. And the dealers. Did a couple of $10 DP winners after they hit […]
The post CJ 018 | Session Report #010 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SL1 Half table of 5 players 3v set Shooting much better. Aimed for close to back wall and much better dice dying after hitting wall. Really prefer this position. Interesting note: a whole family was playing, Mum, Dad and kids and they had something going with the pit boss […]
The post CJ 017 | Session Report #009 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SL2 position on half table. 3v set Couldn’t get anything going. Had 3 turns with the dice no more than 6 rolls each. Concentrating on dice behaving same each toss and hitting my chosen landing zone. $10 PL and $22 inside Tried $10 DC a couple of times got […]
The post CJ 016 | Session Report #008 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in SL2 for first time and I was more comfortable than at straight out. But much prefer SL1. One other player who set 2V and had a relaxed toss from way up high near chip rail was at SL1. Kept PSO and losing money like crazy. Was a regular as […]
The post CJ 015 | Session Report #007 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury $200 buy in Straight out position 3 players only on half table Same big spender as last Friday pushing chips all over the place. He Burned through $1000 very quickly. One guy had a unique toss reverse pincer grip no setting. Looked great but random. Dice were jumping off the table Was […]
The post CJ 014 | Session Report #006 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buy in Got straight out spot. It was crowded half table. Got the dice after 2 mins. Didn’t trust myself from last time after being so nervous. so went in real slow Wasn’t really nervous today until after the roll. Then the nerves kicked in (had to go so left). […]
The post CJ 013 | Session Report #005 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buy in 1 other shooter and then just me. Never been on an empty table before. Weird feeling as the dealers have nothing to do. Great speed with dice. Very nervous and hungry and was shaking the whole time. Did $44 inside with don’t pass Layed single odds on don’t […]
The post CJ 012 | Session Report #004 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $200 buy in Same people from last week at the table They are big spenders. Kept putting more money on table. Played differently today $44 inside 2 hits and down Wait a couple of rolls and then $10 don’t come The dealer worked out my play in 2 hands and was […]
The post CJ 011 | Session Report #003 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Half table from stick left Got stuck in hook near dealer Very hard to shoot Had players with $25 chips all over the place and they were doing lots of prop bets which slowed the game down a lot. They seemed to know what they were talking about […]
The post CJ 010 | Session Report #002 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Casino : Treasury Brisbane $300 buy in Tried place betting with don’t pass. First time ever. Wasn’t hard at all as I had always thought. $6 6 and 8 to start. Also went out with $110 inside. For one throw and then didn’t come down all the way took the 5 and 9 off but […]
The post CJ 009 | Session Report #001 first appeared on Craps Journey.
In this episode, I unbox some dice from Axis Power Craps and record some practice throws on my practice rig setup from position stick right 1. I have setup a prototype of a shooting rail. It’s very raw but the height is right at 11″, the chip rail and the padding is missing which will […]
The post CJ 008 | APC Dice Unboxing and Practice Throws from Stick Right 1 first appeared on Craps Journey.
In this episode, I record some practice throws on my practice rig setup from position stick right 1. The beer carton was my temporary rail solution. It’s not perfect but it’s better than no rail at all. My practice rig is very flexible as I can change positions left and right and straight out and […]
The post CJ 007 | Craps Practice Throws from Stick Right 1 first appeared on Craps Journey.
In this episode, I unveil my new practice layout which was designed for my new craps table which I will be building this year. It’s able to be fully scaled without losing any resolution. I got this idea to design my own layout from a user “Freak” on Heavy’s Axis Power Craps forum. […]
The post CJ 006 | Practice Layout Desk Size for Betting Strategies first appeared on Craps Journey.
In this episode, I unwrap some new precision dice from the Dice Coach direct from Las Vegas in the USA. I then do some practice throws. I will setup better camera angles next time, with multiple cameras. I’m just waiting on another 2 tripod then I can have 3 cameras simultaneously recording. This will allow […]
The post CJ 005 | New Dice and Practice Throws first appeared on Craps Journey.
In this episode I go through my first Casino Session Report since starting learning the ins and out of Craps. What an eye opening experience and so full of learning moments. The outcome of the session impressed on me just how much of a student of Craps I am, and how I have only just […]
The post CJ 004 | Session Report – 20151228 first appeared on Craps Journey.
Welcome to episode 3 of the podcast. This podcast is a strategy review of a 3 tier don’t pass without using any odds. This leads on from my boring don’t pass humble beginnings concept that I discussed in episode 2. Only betting on the don’t pass, but this strategy has more meat behind it. […]
The post CJ 003 | Strategy Review – 3 Tier Don’t Pass – Without Odds first appeared on Craps Journey.
Welcome to episode 2 of the podcast. I needed a true baseline for my journey. The place to start. The way I’ve played for the last 20 years. From humble beginnings. Make sure you subscribe in to get instant access to the latest episodes. You can listen / watch these episodes on the […]
The post CJ 002 | From Humble Beginnings The Basic Don’t Pass Strategy first appeared on Craps Journey.
Would you believe this is the first podcast dedicated to Craps? Welcome to the first episode of the Craps Journey podcast. This podcast will cover my Craps Journey from novice to mastery of the game. It will have audio and video (you have to have video it’s such a visual game), covering all the aspects […]
The post CJ 001 | Introducing the Craps Journey Podcast first appeared on Craps Journey.