They noted correctly that in a private game of craps some bettors don't pay true odds. For example, if 6 or 8 is the "point" you can get away with laying even money (instead of laying $6 to every $5) if you bet against the shooter. This will pay off in the long run. Craps is a pretty simple game, and only simpletons would bet huge amounts of money in a private game without knowing the odds. This isn't inconceivable in Dillon's home town, but is dubious in Chicago.
Worse, the idea that Dillon (or anyone) can consistently roll the dice and "pass" (win) six times in a row -- because he's "lucky" -- over and over is ridiculous. Unless you're cheating, in the long run you'll lose app. 1.4 cents of every dollar bet.
The rest of the movie is pretty standard Hollywood stuff -- even the asinine freeze-frame at the end. The only thing good about it is the era and setting.
Worse, the idea that Dillon (or anyone) can consistently roll the dice and "pass" (win) six times in a row -- because he's "lucky" -- over and over is ridiculous. Unless you're cheating, in the long run you'll lose app. 1.4 cents of every dollar bet.
The rest of the movie is pretty standard Hollywood stuff -- even the asinine freeze-frame at the end. The only thing good about it is the era and setting.