The History of Craps Game
Craps may not be as popular as it was twenty years back but it is still loved by people who go to the casinos. Craps was once the most popular game in the casino world but now Texas Hold’em and blackjack have taken over its place. These two are the most popular games since craps lost its charm. Read our craps beginners guide to learn all the basic info you need to know in order for you to decide if you want to try it.
Lot of stories are told about craps that how it came into being. One of them has been consistent all these years that a game name Hazard gave it birth, but it is not confirm.
The aristocracy of Europe was very much fond of Hazard back in 17th century and the game was popular all over Europe. It was brought to America by Arcadia which was a colony of Louisiana French. Craps became popular in America as well, when it got transferred, and people liked playing it.
Hazard was also knows as “Crabs” in French and it is believed that that this nickname of Hazard in French language gave Craps its name. Bernard de Mandeville, who was resident of New Orleans, changed the structure of Hazard and gave it a simpler form.
It is also believed that the game was played in Great Britain as well before it got transferred to America. Most of the modern rules of game of craps which are in place today were adopted in Britain at that time.
A theory among many others of the origin of the game craps comes from the Holy Empire of Roman. It is believed that the Roman soldiers shaved the Pig knuckles into cube shapes in Roman Legions and then they used to roll them to entertain themselves.
No matter where craps got originated, one thing is sure that the game has transformed many shapes to come into modern form. It is available all over the world and people can still play it in the casinos and on online sites. Craps is still loved by millions of people who love to gamble.
