The craps table is divided into zones for different bet types. The Pass Line runs along the near edge and is where most players focus. The Don't Pass bar sits alongside it. The Come and Don't Come sections sit in the middle of the table, and the centre strip holds all the proposition bets. That centre strip is where the casino makes most of its money on craps players. Here's a breakdown of every bet type you need to know, with the house edge.
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Bet
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House edge
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Notes
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Pass Line
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1.41%
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The default bet for beginners. One of the lowest house edges in the casino.
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Don't Pass
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1.36%
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Marginally better than Pass Line. You're betting against the shooter making the point.
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Odds (behind Pass/Don't Pass)
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0%
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True-odds bet with no house edge at all. Back your Pass or Don't Pass with max Odds every time.
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Come / Don't Come
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1.41% / 1.36%
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Same maths as Pass/Don't Pass, but placed after the point is set. Functions like a second Pass bet.
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Field
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~5.5%
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One-roll bet on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. Higher edge. Worth knowing, not worth recommending.
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Any Craps / Props (2, 3, 11, 12)
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~11% to 16.9%
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Single-roll proposition bets. Any Seven runs at roughly 16.9%. Avoid these entirely.
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If you only remember one thing from this section, make it the Odds bet. It's the only bet in any casino with a 0% house edge, meaning it pays at true mathematical odds. You can only place it after a point is set, and it sits behind your Pass or Don't Pass chip. The casino doesn't even print this bet on the table layout, which tells you everything you need to know about how much they don’t want you to use it.
To understand why Pass Line and Don't Pass are worth sticking to, consider the maths in practice. On a Pass Line bet, you win on a natural (7 or 11) and lose on craps (2, 3, or 12) on the come-out roll. After that, the point needs to land before a 7 for you to win. The 1.41% house edge is one of the lowest in the casino The Don't Pass line at 1.36% is marginally better still, though betting against the shooter is a matter of personal preference as much as mathematics.
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The two bets to avoid
Any Seven (also called Big Red) carries a house edge of around 16.9%. The Field bet sits at roughly 5.5%. Both are one-roll bets that look tempting because they pay out frequently, but the edge means you'll give money back faster than almost any other bet on the table. Stick to Pass/Don't Pass and Odds. |
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