Craps comes from the earlier game of ‘Hazard’ which shared similar rules and play however it would be the well-known version played today. 
Through the passage of years the game of hazard was refined from these roots and became prominent enough to come along with voyagers and cross the ocean into North America.
Hazard was often referred to as craps by the French Acadian settlers of Louisiana, United States. The game was previously enjoyed only by Old World aristocracy after its inception in the 18th century but gained limited popularity among the colonial population.
Popularity spread immensely during World War II wherein many soldiers played craps during downtime.
Video slot machines and their enormous success in the 1990s swayed many craps fans away from the game it has still managed to hold on and even grow in popularity due to the revolution of online play.
The internet and virtual casinos saw craps make an easy transition.
The game continues to be a hit for gamblers and digital casinos and is often featured as a mainstay attraction to premier online venues.