{"id":425,"date":"2026-03-26T19:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winneronline.net\/au\/?page_id=425"},"modified":"2026-09-29T02:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:53:26","slug":"how-to-play-craps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winneronline.net\/nz\/casino-games\/craps\/craps-rules-table-layout\/how-to-play-craps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Craps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating the Point Phase<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"winneronline-regulatory-correction\"><strong>Regulatory information reviewed 29 September 2026:<\/strong> Earlier unsupported claims about New Zealand licensing, mandatory features or guaranteed protections have been removed. For current rules and licensing status, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dia.govt.nz\/Online-Gambling-for-players\">Department of Internal Affairs<\/a>. A licence, review or badge does not guarantee a win or eliminate gambling harm. <a href=\"https:\/\/winneronline.net\/nz\/responsible-gambling\/\">Support information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_16fde44c70c7aa18-800\">Once a Point is established, the game enters its second phase.<sup><\/sup> The shooter continues to roll the dice until one of two things happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Point is repeated:<\/strong> If the shooter rolls the Point number again before rolling a 7, Pass Line bettors win.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Seven is rolled:<\/strong> If a 7 appears before the Point number, this is a <strong>&#8220;Seven Out.&#8221;<\/strong> The Pass Line bet loses, and the round ends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging True Odds for Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_16fde44c70c7aa18-805\">The most powerful move for any Kiwi player in 2026 is the <strong>Odds Bet<\/strong>. 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