The concept of "controlled shooting" goes beyond simply "
setting the dice" prior to shooting. It purports to limit the rotation of the dice during the roll. The theory is that if the dice are properly gripped and tossed at the correct 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 technique would be able to shift the game's long-term odds from the house's favor to the player's favor. Jim Klimesh, director of casino operations for Indiana's
Empress Casino Hammond believes it is sometimes possible to control the dice with certain throws that do not hit the back wall of the craps table. If the shooter is successful, the dice will not leave the axis they are rolled on and will come to rest before hitting the back wall. A successful shooter would affect the odds significantly. In most craps tables, the inside vertical wall is lined with a foam rubber surface patterned to ensure the dice rebound in a random manner.
Stanford Wong, well-known advantage player and gaming author, also discusses dice control in his book
Wong on Dice (2005).
Experimentation Early experiments conducted on the subject of dice control had inconclusive results. In a more sophisticated study published in 2020, a purpose-built dice-throwing machine failed to achieve any significant advantages under several scenarios, casting serious doubt on the potential for dice control to be successfully practiced by humans. ==References==