Gambling terms, explained straight

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Funny craps slang for numbers

Funny craps slang for numbers are the colourful, informal names players and dealers use for specific dice totals or bets in craps, such as snake eyes for 2 or boxcars for 12.

Examples
2 = aces or snake eyes; 3 = ace-deuce; 11 = yo; 12 = boxcars or midnight13
Usage
Players call out nicknames instead of the numeric total when announcing dice results or placing bets14.

Key points

  • Nicknames vary by casino and region, but many terms like snake eyes and boxcars are widely recognised12.
  • The slang adds atmosphere and speed to the game, letting dealers and players communicate totals without saying the number5.

Where this term is used

Casino games Craps slang for numbers The broader category of informal names for dice totals in craps. Casino games Craps game The dice game in which these slang terms are used. Casino games Bubble craps An electronic version of craps where the same slang often applies. Casino games Casino craps The standard table version of craps played in casinos. Casino games Craps bets explained The various betting options in craps, many of which have their own slang. Casino games Street craps An informal, non-casino version of craps with its own slang traditions.

Sources

  1. Glossary of craps terms en.wikipedia.org Provides the glossary of craps terms including the nicknames listed.
  2. Craps en.wikipedia.org Supports that slang varies by casino and region.
  3. Dice - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Lists dice nicknames such as snake eyes and boxcars.
  4. Craps wizardofodds.com Describes how players use nicknames at the craps table.
  5. Craps (version 2) – Part 2 of 5 wizardofodds.com Explains that slang adds atmosphere and speeds communication.

Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.

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