Learn to Wager on Craps – Hints and Schemes
If the pay off for a Do not Pass Odds bet is the same as the amt. of the Flat bet, then the Odds wager is bridged. The part of your Odds wager that’s the same as the Flat wager is set exactly beside to the Flat bet. Then, the remainder of the Odds wager is put on top "bridging" them. For instance, let’s say you lay a 5 dollar Don’t Pass bet and the player throws a point of 8. Knowing the true odds for the eight are six:five (for example., 6 ways to make a 7, and five ways to make an 8), you then place six dollars in Odds with the hope of acquiring $5. In this example, if you actually win the 6 dollars Odds bet, you win $5, which absolutely equals the amount you win with your five dollar Flat wager. Therefore, since your Flat wager and Odds wager win the same amt. ($5 each), you bridge your six dollars Odds wager by putting a 5 dollar chip exactly beside to your $5 Flat bet, and then placing the $1 chip so it bridges the 2 $5 chips.
If the pay out for a Don’t Pass Odds wager does not equal the amount of the Flat wager, then the Odds bet is heeled. This means you lay the first chip of your Odds wager chip stack right beside to your Flat bet. Then, position all remaining Odds bet chips on top of that individual chip but to the side and angled on that first chip (your Odds bet chip stack is tilted because it is leaning on the first chip).
Flustered? That is alright, do not get agitated. The dealer is always willing to assist if you don’t remember. After a couple of instances, it all makes sense. It will not take long before you’re an expert. If you’re not sure what to do the initial time you try it, basically tell the croupier, "I would like to put some Odds but I do not comprehend if it should be bridged or heeled." The croupier asks, "How much do you wish to put?" Let’s assume you say, "$15 to win ten." The dealer will request that you place your chips on the table (croupiers aren’t allowed to accept anything, in particular chips, right from a patron), and then the dealer properly heels or bridges them based on the amount of your Flat bet. You will quickly get the hang of it. Just don’t be scared to ask the croupier inquiries. Her job is just to deal, but also to be friendly and assist the players.