It is believed that the game of dice was created and evolved in the Roman Empire. At this time, soldiers used pig knuckles, which they tossed onto their shields. The Crusaders also had their version of the game, invented by Sir William of Tyre, during the siege of Hazarth.
The English versions spread fast across Europe in the 1600s to 1700s. It then spread to gambling houses and among the noblemen. The name came from the roll with the lowest amounts on the craps table.
Craps were revolutionised in 1907 by John H. Winn. His changes made it possible for players to bet right or wrong (don’t come, don’t pass line). Craps have been played over the decades until online casinos came to be.