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How To Play Foosball

J.150 — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:15:00 -0500

Foosball is an exciting, soccer-based table game that can be played and enjoyed by people of all ages. The object is to use your 13 figures ("men") to score goals by rotating and sliding the rods to which they are affixed in order to maneuver the ball around the playing field. The most successful foosball players utilize a combination of skill, strategy, and lightning-fast reflexes to help them win games, rather than relying solely on the brute force of high-velocity shots. If you want to give this game a try, follow the basic rules listed below.

How To Play Craps

J.150 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:33:00 -0500

The fast-paced action of the casino dice game known as craps makes it one of the most exciting forms of gambling out there. It is also a game that generates a great deal of camaraderie between gamblers, which is why you will often hear players shouting encouragement to each other and see them pumping their fists in the air or clapping every time the shooter rolls a good number that keeps everyone's bets alive. If you want to get in on the fun on your next trip to the casino, you'll first have to familiarize yourself with the basic rules of the game.

Before joining a particular table, take a few minutes to walk around the casino and observe the games. The last thing you want to do is jump in on a table that is running cold. You should also be sure to look for the small placard on each table that will tell you the minimum wager for that particular game. The most common minimum bets are $5, $10, $15, $25, and $100.

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How To Buy a Craps Table

J.150 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 04:28:00 -0500

If you are a serious craps player, then having your own craps table for practicing dice control and betting strategies in a casino-like setting is a must. Here are some pointers to keep in mind prior to making a purchase.

Determine how much space you can afford to give up for your craps table. The regulation craps tables that you see in casinos are 12 feet long by five feet wide, which means you'll want to have at least a 20-foot area available to allow the croupier(s) and players enough room to be able to move around without jostling each other. If you don't have that much free space, then you'll obviously have to settle for a smaller table or even consider purchasing a one-man craps table (which essentially consists of just one end of a regulation table). It's also important to take accurate measurements instead of relying on estimates to ensure that you end up with a table you can use.

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