One of the big debates swirling in the casino world today is whether it's better to play craps online or at a land based casino. Both obviously have their advantages and disadvantages. Craps is a fantastically exciting and entertaining game anywhere that it is played.

With that in mind, there are certainly pros and cons to both. Let's take a look at three variables and let you decide which one seems to tip the scales.

Everyone is watching you. It's time to make that big bet - the bet of your life - and everyone is standing at the craps table waiting for you to place your bet. But, do you know what the best choice is? Do you know what you should do next? Well, why not simply ask everyone at the table to wait for about ten minutes while you run to the library and consult your favorite book on craps tips? Doesn't that seem like a likely scenario? The idea of it is so silly as to make you laugh! You would never do this in the casino; however, if you were sitting in the comfort of your own home, this idea would be completely plausible. You aren't sure of the next move, so you simply stop the game for a few minutes. Go to as many internet sites as you want to get advice about craps bets! Call you best friend for advice! Pick up that book next to your computer! You think you're ready now? Ok - back to the computer to place your bet and continue playing.

This is obviously one of the huge advantages to online craps. While you would never dream of taking your time if you were standing there in the casino, you can take as long as you want at home. For the indecisive person, the novice craps player, or simply the one who likes to think, this is a huge advantage that online craps has over the land-based game.

Next, we have the issue of money. This, of course, is everyone's favorite topic and one of the most important variables to consider when deciding between an online and land based craps game. While at the casino, there is often a false sense of money. Playing with chips, the money often starts to seem surreal or like play money. It's hard to remember that the chip you just tossed like candy is actually worth $50. The online craps games, on the other hand, make a very clear point of publicizing the money that you are using. The counter always lets you know - in dollars - what you are wagering and what you are winning and losing. In this way, it gives you a more realistic feeling of the money that you are wagering. And this, of course, is very important. It's your money, after all, and you should feel in control of how, and at what pace, you are spending it.
Similarly, while playing craps in a casino, there is a lot of social pressure to spend. Not only is there pressure to wage your bets quickly and come to quick decisions, there is also a lot of pressure to keep up with everyone else. You wouldn't want to look foolish in a casino throwing out your $1 chips while everyone else is playing with $50 chips! At home, however, there is no social financial pressure. No one is watching your every move at the craps table online and commenting on your betting patterns. This gives you freedom to wager as you are comfortable and to enjoy yourself, no matter what level of money you are betting.

For these three reasons, it seems clear that the online casinos offer more freedom than do the land based craps tables. It's true, of course, that there is a level of excitement at the craps table that can't always be replicated at home in front of your computer. However, if you are one who likes to think things out and consult with books and other people, then the online game is the one for you. If you are one who likes to keep tabs on your money and be careful about how you are spending it, then the online game is the one for you. And, if you are one who doesn't want to feel spending pressure or peer pressure, then the online game is the one for you. The scales are tipped in favor of online craps games. Roll the dice and have fun today!