If you had asked me in January 2002 if it was possible to place the dice a certain way, hold the dice a certain way, and roll the dice a certain way to reduce the probability of a 7 appearing, I would have answered with a resounding “No! “In February 2002, however, I read information from Mr. Jerry Patterson on how to control or influence dice. After taking Mr. Patterson’s course, he was convinced that a person could place the dice, pick up the dice, and roll them in such a way as to constantly produce a non-random occurrence, thereby reducing the probability of a 7 rolling.
I have also been lucky enough to meet and play with Beau Parker aka “Dice Coach”, Debbie Garcia aka “Soft Touch”, Chris Pawllicki aka “Sharpshooter” as well as several other “dice influencers”. Based on me From personal experience with these experts, it is my opinion that a person can gain an advantage over the casinos by making a controlled roll of the dice.In his book titled The Craps Underground, author Frank Scoblete describes how Craps Influencers are winning at the craps tables.
So what is a “dice influence”? A dice influencer is a person who places the dice a certain way each time, grips the dice a certain way each time, and rolls them the exact same way each time. The objective of the craps influencer is to alter the random outcome of the dice, in such a way as to avoid losing 7s. A craps influencer can be compared to a professional bowler in that a professional bowler will catch the ball bowling in the same way. each time, release the ball the same way each time in an attempt to score a strike. Now, just because the professional bowler can do this does not mean that he or she will strike out every time. The bowler can have a perfect delivery, hit the pins perfectly, and still not get a strike. With bowling, each bowling alley has different lane conditions and each lane varies from one to another.
Similarly, a dice influencer can position and grip the dice perfectly and roll it perfectly, but a 7 will appear. If it were possible, and you could avoid the 7 forever, the experts and I would have retired long ago. Just like bowling alleys that have different lane conditions, casinos have different table conditions. Casinos use different felt materials for their dice designs. Also, they use different padding under the felts. Some have a hard surface, others have a softer surface. Still others have a rubbery material to make the dice bounce more. Another thing to keep in mind is that casinos have different lengths of craps tables. Some tables are 12 feet, others are 14 feet, and from time to time you will find a 16 foot craps table. Why does this matter? Because if you’re practicing on a 12-foot table and playing on a 14-foot table, your roll won’t hit the right area to properly influence the dice. Because a person influencing the dice can only influence the outcome of the dice roll and not necessarily “control” the outcome, it is important to be familiar with the condition of the craps table and how conditions can affect the outcome. .
Swaying the craps at a craps table can also be similar to golf. Professional golfers grip their clubs in a certain way and swing their club in a different way. Each golfer has a different grip and swing, although the mechanics are the same. A dice influencer’s grip and delivery (roll) will be different for each individual, but the mechanics are uniform. Golfers must adapt to the conditions on the golf course just as a craps player must adapt to the conditions on the craps table. Another thing to keep in mind is that at a craps table there will be many other players placing bets. Depending on where these other players are placing their chips on the Pass Line or placing their odds bets behind the line can also alter the dice. I have personally witnessed and seen a player put their chips in the exact area of the layout that my friends trying to influence the dice are aiming for. When this happens, it’s time to move on to another table.
One last thought on how to influence the dice. I have had several discussions with other craps influencers about whether it is the betting strategy or influencing the craps that can make the biggest difference. We each have our own opinions and beliefs. Personally, while being able to influence the dice has an advantage, not everyone at the table will be influential on the dice. So, if you’re going to be at a table with shooters who can’t sway the dice (affectionately called “chicken feeders”), you should have a betting strategy to use with these shooters.
My take on this discussion is simply that it may not matter. When I practiced how to influence dice, I rolled the dice on a table without placing any tiles on the layout. Doing it this way makes it easy to influence the dice. But the reality is that other players will bet and their chips will be on the table. If one or both of the dice hit a checker, it can upset what could have been a perfect roll. So while you can place chips on the table for practice, the chips will be placed differently at all other times, unless you’re lucky enough to be alone at a table.
Even Tiger Woods isn’t perfect all the time, all the time. Does this mean you shouldn’t try to influence the dice? Absolutely not! All I’m trying to make you aware of is that you can’t think that because you become an excellent dice influencer that you will win every time.