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Dice control (also know as dice influencing) in casino craps is a controversial theory where proponents claim that individuals can learn to carefully toss the dice so as to influence the outcome. There is a small but dedicated community of controlled dice shooters that claim proof of dice influencing in casino conditions.

The concept of "controlled shooting" goes beyond simply "setting the dice" prior to shooting. It purports to involve limiting the degrees of freedom in the rigid body dynamics of the dice. The theory is that if the dice are properly gripped and tossed at the right angle they will land just before the back wall of the craps table, then gently touch the wall, greatly increasing the probability of their remaining on the same axis. If executed properly and consistently this techinique would be able to change the game's long-term odds from the house's favor to the player's favor.

Two of the leading figures in the field are Steve "Heavy" Haltom and Thom "Irishsetter" Morgan. Additionally Chris Pawlicki, a mechanical engineer who under the pseudonym SharpShooter wrote a book on the subject called Get The Edge At Craps: How to Control the Dice, claims to have defined the math and science behind dice control.

The concept of such precision shooting claims to elevate craps from a random game of chance, to a sport, not unlike golf, darts, or pool.

The mainstream casino gaming industry gives no credence to these claims.

External links

• ReadyBetGo dice control resource