Part I: Games & Gaming · Dice Games — Craps & Sic Bo

Little Joe

Craps

Dealer and player slang for a hard 4 (a pair of twos, 2-2). The term “Little Joe from Kokomo” is a traditional stickman call when a hard 4 is rolled. This slang term is part of the colorful vocabulary that craps dealers use to entertain players and maintain table energy. Other slang terms for hardway combinations include “Ozzie and Harriet” or “square pair” for hard 8. The stickman’s entertaining calls are an important aspect of craps table management and player engagement.

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