Craps. That casino game that’s eluded me for over a decade. I have attempted to learn how to play craps hundreds of times. The first time was on a trip to Las Vegas with a group of friends that included a full-on craps junkie who would mainline the game if he could. After a quick craps lesson and losing a hundred bucks even quicker, I returned to the comfort of the closest low-limit single-deck blackjack table. Home sweet home.
Each subsequent attempt to learn how to play craps was met with an equal dose of futility as if the dice were mocking the attempt. Fast forward to last week when YouTube recommended a “How to Play Craps” video. Finally, I thought to myself, I will master the only online casino game that has confounded me for my adult life. However, the result was the same. My brain wasn’t built to play craps at a high level. So I did what everyone in my shoes would. I gave AI $1000 to play online craps for me.
I Gave AI $1,000 to Play Online Craps for Me and This Is What Happened
Would you trust an AI with $1,000 to play online craps? Well, I did. I mean, what could go wrong? Most craps shooters prefer a sexy companion to blow on the dice, but not me, and not since Covid. With $1000 in my VegasAces.com wallet and a trusty artificial intelligence companion (I picked OpenAI’s ChatGPT) guiding my every bet, I hit the craps table with one goal: to see if ChatGPT could stack up to the chaos of a real craps game. Turns out AI isn’t just for cheating on homework or writing custom lyrics to my favorite Taylor Swift songs. It’s now an unlikely wingman in the world of online craps. From unexpected wins to painful losses, I handed over the reins and let it ride.
Vegas Aces Casino and the World of Online Craps
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Now back to playing online craps with ChatGPT.
The First Bet: A Taste of Victory
Our journey began with a humble $15 Pass Line bet. The beginning of every craps game. I was hesitant to click the roll button. But I forged ahead. This was for science. Future generations would see this moment as a victory for all mankind. I closed my eyes and clicked roll. As the dice tumbled across the luxurious virtual felt, I could almost feel the tension of a fully intoxicated yet engaged crowd cheering me on as I bet the house on a long shot. AI had a hunch, and I followed. The dice hit 11—a winner right out of the gate! Up $30, I couldn’t help but feel like AI and I were onto something. Maybe it was luck, or maybe AI had cracked the code. Should I take my winnings and stock up on a dozen eggs or continue playing? Either way, the trust in my new gambling wingman grew, and I was ready to double down.
Double or Nothing – The Come Bet Strategy
With a newfound surge of confidence, AI suggested we place a $25 Come Bet. This approach would “hedge” our initial bet and keep action across multiple rounds. I was confused. Why was ChatGPT being so conservative? Did it care about my money and happiness? We established our point with a 9 and added another $25 to back up the Come Bet. The dice rolled again, and…9! We scored a solid win on the Come Bet, boosting our bankroll by $50. Maybe ChatGPT had a knack for craps?
The Field Bet – Chasing Quick Wins
After a few modest wins, AI suggested trying a riskier $50 Field Bet. Finally, some skin in the game. A Field Bet covers a range of outcomes, with higher payouts for specific numbers. The dice tumbled, stopped, and revealed a perfect 12—Field Bet jackpot, paying double! This surprising win netted us $100. In that instant, I knew how Joaquin Phoenix felt when he fell in love with his AI companion in the criminally underrated movie “Her.”
The Downside of AI: Overconfidence and the Cost of Complexity
Not every bet was a W, and some of AI’s choices were confounding. However, I kept calm and carried on. One of the first losses came with another Field Bet. After a few wins, AI thought this was a safe move, but the dice rolled a 7, wiping out our $20 Field Bet in an instant. AI then placed $40 on Place Bets for 6 and 8, confident that these numbers would roll frequently. But the dice had other plans, and after several missed rolls, we lost $80.
A Big Bet on the Don’t Pass Line Gone Wrong
ChatGPT’s biggest blunder? A hefty $75 bet on the Don’t Pass Line, which pays out if the shooter loses. I rolled the dice hit the point, and we lost $75 in a single roll. At that moment, I wondered if ChatGPT’s strategy was verging on overconfidence—or Lady Luck had clocked out for the night. I was ready to pack it in, but we had come so far.
An Expensive Experiment with Proposition Bets
ChatGPT’s penchant for complex bets led to a $30 Proposition Bet on a 2, or “snake eyes.” The payout would be high if it hit, but the odds were slim. Sure enough, the dice rolled anything but a 2, and that $30 vanished. AI tried again with a smaller $15 bet on a 3, but no dice—another loss that reinforced the fickle nature of these high-risk moves.
The Comeback: Hard Way Bets and Place Bets to the Rescue
Feeling adventurous, ChatGPT threw us into Hard Way bets, specifically a Hard 8, wagering $25. In a Hard Way bet, both dice must show the same number, like 4-4 for an 8. After a tense roll, we hit an 8—but not a Hard 8. We won the Place Bet on 8 but lost the Hard Way. AI suggested trying again, so we placed another $25 on Hard 8, and this time, we scored! The payout was sweet, adding $225 to our bankroll.
With renewed momentum, ChatGPT decided to move back to Place Bets on 6 and 8, investing $30 on each. A lucky streak of 6s and 8s hit consecutively, pushing our bankroll up by a solid $70. Despite some earlier missteps, AI seemed to be adapting to the whims of craps.
Final Stand: Wrapping Up with a Slight Profit
With a padded bankroll, ChatGPT suggested that we go back to basics for what would be our last few rolls. The next bet was a $50 Pass Line bet, our point was set at 9, and it backed it up with odds. A few nail-biting rolls later, we hit the 9 to cash in a final win of $50. As I checked my balance, I felt a mix of relief and satisfaction: our final bankroll stood at $1,072, or a profit of 7.2%. Not a massive profit, but enough to walk away with free range, antibiotic-free egg money, and a great story.
Conclusion: The Final Bankroll and Lessons Learned
Handing $1,000 to AI for a crazy craps experiment left me with $1,072—a modest gain of $72. At its peak, our bankroll hit $1,250, giving us that sweet, sweet taste of winning someone else’s money before a few unlucky bets brought it back down. Turns out AI loves the rush of winning someone else’s money as much as we humans do. Through highs and lows, strategic bets, and outright gambles, ChatGPT proved to be an entertaining, if unpredictable, partner at the craps table. While it didn’t turn me into a craps mastermind, it offered a new approach to the game, blending strategy with spontaneity.
If I learned anything, it’s that no AI can guarantee wins in a game ruled by chance. But with a little luck and a willingness to take risks, you might just end up on the winning side—or at least a little ahead. In the end, craps is a game of chance, and every roll is a unique adventure. No algorithm can replicate the heart-pounding thrill of the moment.
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