My taste in craps runs to the bets with the lowest house edges. But I know players and hear from readers who like to take on more risk in hope of a big, fast payoff. Some will even shoot for the stars ...

Table games side bets have been around for a while, starting with the house-banked poker variations also known as “carnival games”, and eventually expanding to the age-old casino staple, blackjack.

In everything we do, there’s a first time. For casino players, that includes the first time you play each game. Scott is a Midwestern player who has played craps more than once, but every time seems ...