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The Craps DiceIn this section we’ll explore a little more about craps dice, the actual dice used in the game of craps. Of course, there’s not much difference between craps dice and regular dice, except that they are larger in size than most dice, and they are also translucent to minimize the threat of having them switched for crooked dice. First, we’ll take a look at the history of dice in general, and then we can explore some other aspects of the dice: crooked dice and dice control. History of Dice in General Dice are the oldest gaming implements known to humankind. Although dice have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 2000 BC, the history of dice extends even further than this, back into the very beginnings of known human history. Indeed, dice have been found dating back to 6000 BC in some archeological excavations. The interesting thing is, the history of dice is by no means a history of traveling from one place another, spreading over the world gradually. In fact, dice were developed seemingly independently by many ancient cultures throughout the world, who never had contact with one another. Is the roll of a die completely random? Some people will tell you that it is not. In fact, there are people who devote much of their time to practicing what is known as dice setting, or dice control, in order to gain an edge on the casinos while playing craps. As the names may suggest, dice setting involves both setting the dice before you toss them, and learning to control that throw in such a way that sevens come up less often and other numbers come up more frequently… |
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