Part II: Table Game Cheating · Dice & Craps Cheating Methods
Dice Setting / Arranging
How it works
Before throwing, the shooter carefully arranges the dice in a specific orientation believed to influence the outcome. Common sets include: the Hardway Set (hardway numbers 4, 6, 8, 10 face up - reduces 7 probability); the 3V Set (threes in a V formation - targets 6s and 8s); the All-7 Set (configurations adding to 7 are adjacent - targets 7s on come-out); the 2V Set (targets 4s and 10s); Crossed Sixes (used mainly on the come-out roll). The theory is that if the dice stay on the set axis during the throw, certain combinations can be favored or avoided. Most casinos allow dice setting, though some frown on it.
Where it appears
Casino Craps
On the record
Dice setting itself is legal advantage play, since the shooter does not alter the dice. Sliding the dice instead of throwing them is different: some jurisdictions treat it as cheating. The Hardway Set is often described as the most popular set, especially with newer players, and is designed to keep the 7 off the dice.
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