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DOWNTOWN CASINOS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| BINION’S | 5 | 10x | $3,$5 – $3,000 | 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X in Field. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. See our reportabout how craps at Binions has gone downhill . (3-09) |
| THE CALIFORNIA | 4 | 2x | $5 – $1,000 $3,000 max on Odds | See where the undisputed World Craps Roll took place — 3 hours and 6 minutes! TheGolden Arm Awards are posted in the upstairs walkway to the Main Street Station,which you should visit anyway for the best craps downtown. Lots of Hawaiian visitorshere. (3-09) |
| EL CORTEZ | 2 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 | No more 25-cent craps. $5,000 maximum on Odds. Field pays 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Place to go if you want to see wherehalf the dealers in Vegas get their first job and training. (3-09) |
| FITZGERALDS | 2 | 3,4 and 5x | $3,$5 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. Casino newly decorated. (3-09) |
| 4 QUEENS | 3 | 5x | $3, $5 or $10 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. (3-09) |
| GOLDEN GATE | 2 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $500 | Nice Piano Bar and Deli. Field pays triple on 12. DowntownOdds on Proposition Bets. (3-09) |
| GOLDEN NUGGET | 5 | 3,4,5x | $5 – $5,000 | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. (3-09) |
| FREMONT | 4 | 2x | $3 or $5 – $3,000 $2,000 max on Place Bets | Field pays 3x on 12. Downtown Odds on Prop. Bets. Special “Roll-A-Thon promotionfor consecutive rolls without a Seven… Record as of 5/07 is 117 Rolls. But…better Boyd Property offerings at Main Street Station. (3-09) |
| LADY LUCK | – | – | – | Closed on February 11, 2006 pending upgrades or reorganization. |
| LAS VEGAS CLUB | 1 | 10x | $5 – $500 | No more 25-cent game here. 12 pays 3x in Field, DowntownOdds on Proposition Bets. Down from 3 tables last review. (3-09) |
| MAIN STREET STATION | 3 | 20x | $5 – $1,000 | Best Odds offerings Downtown. Great Micro-Brewery.Clean and stylish pit. Downtown on Prop. Bets. 12 pays 3x in Field. This is the bestdeal downtown. (3-09) |
| PLAZA | 2 | 10x | $5 – $500 | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown odds on proposition bets. One of the ugliest pitsin Vegas. One table is CRAPLESS CRAPS. One table has FIRE BET. $500 Maximum on Odds.(12-09) |
LAS VEGAS STRIP
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| STRATOSPHERE | 3 regular, 1 crapless | 10x | $5 or $10 – $2,000 | Has the only Crapless Craps game in Vegas. Field pays2X on 2 and 12. $2,000 max on Odds. Best View of Las Vegas from the top of the tower.Kickback sportsbook. Great dining also at top of the tower and the Tower of Pasta.(3-09) |
| SAHARA | 3 | 5x | $5 or $10 – $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. No More Fire Bets. Field pays double on 2 andtriple on 12. Roller Coaster here and great spot for auto racing enthusiasts. (3-09) |
| CIRCUS, CIRCUS | 4, + 1 tub | 2x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 | $3,000 Maximum Pay-Out. Why bother unless you love Circus Acts and want to bringthe kids. Best Steak House in Las Vegas. Very reasonable room rates. I table isin the old Slots-A-Fun building, almost on the Strip sidewalk. (7-09) |
| WESTWARD HO | – | – | – | Closed |
| SLOTS-A-FUN | 1 | 2x | $3 or $5 – $500 | MERGED WITH CIRCUS-CIRCUS IN JULY, 2009. Strip Odds Proposition Bets. 12 pays 3xin Field. This table is damn near ON THE STREET ! (7-09) |
| STARDUST | – | – | – | Was Imploded on April 3, 2007 |
| RIVIERA | 2 | 2x | $5 & $10 – $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Propostion Bets. 12 pays 3x in Field. FIRE BET (5-09) |
| NEW FRONTIER | – | – | – – | Closed on July 15th, 2007 |
| WYNN RESORT | 10 | 3-4-5x | $10, 15, & 25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X on Field Bets. (5-09) |
| ENCORE | 5 | 3-4-5x | $10, 15, & 25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X on Field Bets. (5-09) |
| MIRAGE | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Free Odds not posted. $10,000 maximum on odds.Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| TREASURE ISLAND | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. (3-09) |
| CASINO ROYALE | 2 | 20x less than $5. 100x on 1 Table. | $3 or $5 – $500 $2,500 max. pay on Free Odds | No more sit-down “Tub” which was a “Crap Shoot” six chair. “Put” bets allowed. Fieldpays 2X on both the 2 and 12. Strip odds on Prop. bets. 100x Odds only on bets with$5 Minimum. Located on “The Strip” across the street from The Mirage and next doorto Harrah’s. 100X Free Odds only on one table. This 100X Free Odds table is thebest deal on “The Strip”. (3-09) |
| BOARDWALK | Destroyed to make way for new MGM-Mirage CITY CENTER. (3-09) | |||
| BILLS GAMBLING HALL & SALOON (Formerly The Barbary Coast) | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 or $10 – $1,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Firebet. $1,000Max. on Free Odds. (3-09) |
| O’SHEAS | 2 | 3x,4x & 5x | $3 & $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Firebet. (3-09) |
| FLAMINGO | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10, $15 & $25 – $3,000 | Strip Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 & 12. Maximum on Odds, 5 & 9 is$4,000. 4&10 is $3,000. $5,000 on 6 & 8. Firebet on all tables. (3-09) |
| HARRAH’S | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $3,000 | 3K Maximum Pay on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 2X on 12. Strip payoffson Prop. Bets. Fire Bet posted on all tables. $9,000 max pay on Prop. Bets. Oneof the nicest designed casinos and craps pits on “The Strip”. Check out the CalypsoCarousel on the South side of the building. Weekend music and bar tenders flippingbottles as they mix ’em… a show in itself. But, why play dice here when you canwalk across the alley on the North side and get 100X free odds at Casino Royale?(3-09) |
| IMPERIAL PALACE | 3, no more six-person sit-down game | 3-4-5x | $3,$5 or $10 – $1,000 | $1,000 Maximum on Free Odds. Strip Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 2x on both the2 and 12. Fire Bet on all tables. (12-09) |
| CAESAR’S PALACE | 7 | 3-4-5x | $10 – $50K | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on the 12. Maximumaggregate bet on line is $100,000. Firebet on One Table. Still one of the best entertainmentvenues on “The Strip”.(8-09) |
| MONTE CARLO | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $3,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| VENETIAN | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 &$25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 12 Pays 3x on 12 in Field. (3-09) |
| PALAZZO | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 &$25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 12 Pays 3x on 12 in Field. (3-09) |
| PARIS | 6, med. size | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $15 – $5000 $5,000 max on Odds | Fire Bet. Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 & 12 both pay Double. (2-09) |
| PLANET HOLLYWOOD (Formerly The Aladdin) | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. (5-09) |
| BALLY’S | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Firebet on all tables. Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 12.(3-09) |
| BELLAGIO | 12 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 3X on 12. Worth a stop here to see the WaterShow and the Monthly Floral Display in Atrium. (3-09) |
| MGM | 10 (8 in main & 2 in mini-pit near KA entrance) | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. A NON-SMOKING TABLE.NO MORE FIREBET. Always good entertainment values. Recent upgrades in Sportsbookand Poker Parlor. (3-09) |
| NEW YORK, NEW YORK | 6 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $15 – $3,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| TROPICANA | 3 | 3-4-5x | $5 – $3,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Last Bastion of”The Old Las Vegas Strip”. Pit finally relocated under the stained glass dome. TheLas Vegas Hall of Fame is no longer here but the Souvenir Store is Great. (3-09) |
| EXCALIBUR | 2 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $3,000 Maximum Pay-Out $9,000 | Field Bets… 2 pays 2x and 12 pays 3x. Downtown odds on proposition bets. (3-09) |
| LUXOR | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. Egyptian Themeis slowly disappearing. (3-09) |
| MANDALAY BAY | 10 | 3-4-5x | $10, $15 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (3-09) |
| VACATION VILLAGE | (CLOSED) | |||
| SOUTH POINT | 6 | 2x | $5 – $2,000 $4,000 Max. on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (3-09) |
OFF THE STRIP
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| THE PALMS | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $3,000 $10,000 max on Free Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 3X on 12. NO MORE FIRE BET. Vig on4 and 10 5% up to $20 up front, Vig payed on wins only at $25 and over. (3-09) |
| HILTON | 4 | 3,4,5x | $5 & $10 – $3,000 $10,000 max on Odds | Fire Bet. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X & 12 pays 3X on Field Bets.(3-09) |
| RIO | 6 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10, $25 – $5,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 and 12 both pay 2X on Field Bets. FIRE BET stillposted on all layouts. (3-09) |
| HARD ROCK | 5, medium size | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 & $25 – $3,000 $10,000 maximum on Odds | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 & 12 both pay Double. FIRE BET. Low Dice/HighDice Bet in Corners. (3-09) |
| TUSCANY | 1 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $500 on Flat Bets $1,000 Maximum Payoff on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. (3-09) |
| HOOTERS | 2 | 3,4 & 5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $1,000, | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2x on 2 and 2x on 12. SharpShooter Beton Number of Passes Made. (3-09) |
| WESTIN (Formerly MAXIM) | 1 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $500 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 12. The Westin is theonly non-smoking hotel in Las Vegas, but smoking is allowed in the casino pit. HappyHour, 5pm to 10pm Mondays through Thursdays, $1 Minimum. |
| ELLIS ISLAND | 1 TUB | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $50 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X and 3X on 12. Great sirloin steaksandwich in coffee shop and popular micro-brewery. |
| GOLD COAST | 3 | 3, 4 & 5x | $5 – $2,000 Maximum | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Pays 3x on 12. $5,000 Maximum on odds.(12-09) |
| THE ORLEANS | 6 | 3x,4x & 5x | $2 & $5 or $10 to $2,000 $5,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. BowlingAlley. Movie Complex. (3-09) |
| TERRIBLE’S | 1 | 3-4-5x Odds | $5 – $500 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 Pays Triple. (3-09) |
STATION PROPERTIES
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| SUNSET STATION | 4 | 10x | $5 & $10 – $2,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (2-09) |
| BOULDER STATION | 3 | 10x | $3 & $5 – $500 or $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. $5Minimum on Hop Bets. (3-09) |
| SANTE FE STATION | 4 | 10x | $5 – $1,000 $1,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
| WILD, WILD WEST | 1 dealer tub | 2x | $3 – $200 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. Signson table… Do not Bang OR Set the Dice. Nice little Sports Book. (3-09) |
| PALACE STATION | 3 & 1 Tub | 3-4-5x to $24 Flat and 10x with min. $25 Flat | $5 – $2,000 | $5,000 Maximum on Odds. Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field 2x on 2, 3x on 12. FIREBET on some tables. (12-09) |
| TEXAS STATION | 3 | 10x | $5 – $1,000 $3000 max on Odds | Proposition Bets pay 16 for 1 (Downtown) on 3 & 11 and pay VERY RARE 32 for 1 on2 & 12. |
| FIESTA RANCHO | 1 | 10x | $2 – $1,000 $3,000 max on odds | Proposition Bets pay 16 for 1 (Downtown) on 3 & 11 and pay 32 for 1 on 2 & 12. |
| GREEN VALLEY RANCH | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 – $5,000. $10,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). (5-09) |
| RED ROCK STATION | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, 10 or $25 – $2,000. $5,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). (3-09) |
| ALIANTE STATION | 3 | 10x | $5 – $2,000. $5,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). No Big 6 or8 in corners of the layout. (12-08) |
NEIGHBORHOOD CASINOS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| ARIZONA CHARLIES (WEST) | 1 | 5x | $2 or $5 – $1,000 $2,000 Max. on Odds | Downtown Odds on Props. Field pays 3x on 12. The Checkmates, one of Las Vegas’ longstanding duo performers no longer playing. (3-09) |
| ARIZONA CHARLIES (EAST) | 1 | 2x or 10x | $1 or $5 – $1,000 | 2x Odds when betting $1-$4 Flat. 10x Odds at $5 Flat and over. Max on Odds is $1,000.Nice little entertainment lounge. (3-09) |
| CASTAWAYS (Formerly SHOWBOAT) | CLOSED and DEMOLISHED. Property now owned by Station Casinos. | |||
| SAM’S TOWN | 3 | 20x | $5 – $3,000 $5,000 max on Odds | Casino remodeled early 2000. All or Nothing Bet (All numbers before a 7) pays 175for 1. Also has 3 other unique Prop. options. This is the best deal on The BoulderHighway. 12 Pays 3X in Field. Downtown on Prop. Bets. No Vig upfront on Buy Betson the 4 and/or 10 at $20 and over. (3-09) |
| EASTSIDE CANNERY | 2 | 100x | $3 or $5 – $3,000 | Opened on August 28, 2008. $5,000 maximum on Free Odds. FIRE BET. Downtown on PropBets. Field pays 3X on 12. Sports Book set up with heavy emphasis on horse action.(3-09) |
| JOKER’S WILD | 1 | 10x | $1&$2 – $500 $500 max on Odds $500 max payout on Prop bets | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets, $1 Minimum. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 paysTriple. This may still be the place to test your system on a 25 cent table but tableminimum is sometimes at $2. Table opens most mornings at 9 AM. (4-09) |
| SILVERTON | 3 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays 2X, 12 pays 3X. (3-09) |
| M RESORT | 6 | 3,4,& 5X | $5 – $3,000 No maximum on Odds is posted | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays 2X, 12 pays 3X. (3-09) |
STATELINE (LAS VEGAS AREA) – PRIMM & JEAN
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| GOLD STRIKE | 1 | 2x | $2 most Weekdays, $5 weekends and holidays, to $1,000 $5,000 max payout on Propbets | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
| NEVADA LANDING | – | – | – | Closed on March 20, 2007 |
| WHISKEY PETE’S | 2 | 2x | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
| BUFFALO BILL’S | 2 | 2x | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
| PRIMM RESORT AND CASINO | 2 | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
NORTH LAS VEGAS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| THE CANNERY | 2 | 10x | $3 slow periods, $5 weekends & holidays, to $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. New long-shotFire Bet layouts on both tables. |
| MAHONEY’S SILVER NUGGET | 1, large | 3-4-5x | $2 to $200 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. Weekdaysonly runs 4pm to 2am. Recent upgrade to full table from a single tub. |
| JERRY’S NUGGET | 1 | 2x | $2 – $3,000 | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field bets… 2 and 12 both pay Double. GreatFood at Good Prices. |
| LUCKY’s formerly SPEEDWAY | 1 | 5x | $2 – $200 | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
SUMMERLIN
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| RAMPART | 2 | 20x | $5 & $10 – $1,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays Double and 12 pays Triple. $6,000 Max.on Free Odds. Firebet. (3-09) |
| SUNCOAST | 4 | 5x | $3, $5 or $10 – $2,000 $4,000 max on Odds | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays double, 12 pays triple. (3-09) |
HENDERSON
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| FIESTA HENDERSON | 2 | 10x | $2 – $1,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 pays Triple. |
| HYATT REGENCY AT LAKE LAS VEGAS | 1 | 2x | $5 – $200 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. |
| CASINO MONTE LAGO | 2 | 3-4-5x | $10 – $300 Maximum $5 maximum on Hop bets $100 max on Prop bets | Field pays 2X on 2, and 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. |
| HACIENDA (Near Hoover Dam) | 1 | 2x | $1 – $200 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. Sometimes sectionedinto one dealer table. $1,000 Max. Pay on Prop. Bets. (5-09) |
| EL DORADO | 1 | 10x | $1 – $500 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets with 25 Cent Minimum OK. Field: 2 pays 2X, and12 pays 3X. Maximum payout on Props. $500 (4-09) |
| RAILROAD PASS | 1 | 2X | $1 – $200 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. No Call Bets.(5-09) |
| CLUB FORTUNE | 1 | 3x | $1 – $50 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. Maximum payouton Props. $500 Hi-Low Bet in Corners. $25 Max. Bet on Hardways. (4-09) |
Understanding the Craps odds and bets that you can place is vital to ensuring you don’t lose all your money or embarrass yourself in a live game.
You might hear people shouting all types of lingo and vernacular terms such as “Horn Bets” or “Lay 10” which often confuse or put off even the biggest casino degenerates.
Thankfully, the rules of Craps are actually quite simple even if it takes time to learn the jargon. Make sure to read all information on this page, before You play craps for money.
We can predict the odds of any particular number coming up on a roll and why the craps rules are made how you will see.
For example: the odds for you to roll a 4 on your next roll are 11 to 1.
You can figure this out by taking the number of ways a four can be made with two dice (with a one and a three, a pair of twos, or a three and a 1) compared to the number of combinations that two dice can make, which is 36.
So we have a 3 in 36 chance, or 1 in 12 chance that a 4 will come up on any given roll. To express these odds as ‘against’, you would say the odds against rolling a four are 11 to 1 (think of it as 11 non 4’s to one 4 for a total of 12 rolls). The calculation we’ve just done determines the ‘true odds’ of rolling a 4.
As many of you may know, the casino doesn’t like to pay back its players with ‘true odds’, it prefers to alter them.
Craps rules, like so many other casino game rules, pay back odds which guarantee the house a profit in the long run. Say for instance you were to place a bet on ‘any sevens’, meaning you’re betting that the next roll will be a seven.
The odds against hitting a seven on the next roll are 5 to 1 (you can calculate that out the same way we did for 4), which means that if you bet one dollar and win, you deserve to win 5 bucks, but the casinos only pay you 4.
Most bets in most games at the casino have been altered in this way. In fact, this is exactly the phenomenon that gives the casino a house edge in many situations.
We’ve covered all the major types of bets and odds you receive here.
Understanding Craps Odds
For instance, odds can be related either as 2-1 or 2 to 1, where a 1 credit bet returns 2 credits. In other words, 2 to 1 odds returns the original 1 credit bet and a 1 credit profit.
The Best Craps Bets
The best bets in craps are the pass line bet, taking the odds, the don’t pass bar, the come bet, and placing the 6 or the 8. Let’s look at each:
Pass Line
This is the most basic and popular of bets when playing Craps. It has one of the lowest house edges (1.41%) and it is very simple to place. Betting on the pass line bet or betting “with the dice” is the most common bet in craps and you will see many players or shooters choosing it.
A pass line bet requires you to place chips on the “Pass Line” section of the table. If the shooter’s come out roll is a 7 or 11, you win even money (1:1). However, if the come out roll is 2,3 or 12 (craps) you lose.
If any other number is rolled (4,5,6,8,9 or 10) it’s called the point. The shooter continues to throw the dice until he/she roles a 7 or the Point. If the point is rolled first, you win even money. If the 7 is rolled first you lose your bet.
Interestingly, in a game of Crapless Craps, the ability to lose a Pass Line bet to craps on a come out roll is removed – hence the name “crapless” craps. This improves your odds of winning by removing the house edge and increasing your expected value.
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Don’t Pass Line
You can also bet on the “Don’t Pass” line, which is basically when you are betting or laying the shooter on his first roll. This is simply the opposite of the pass line bet and is also known as betting against the dice.
To make this bet place your chips in the narrower section just beyond the pass line labelled don’t pass.
If the shooter rolls a 2 or 3 (Craps) than you win straight away (1:1 even money). If a 7 or 11 is rolled before the Point is scored you lose. A 12 is considered a Push (draw) and normally you can relinquish this bet.
If any other number is rolled (4,5,6,7,8,9 or 10) this is established on the point number. After this happens you’ll win your money back if a 7 is rolled before the Point number, and lose if a 7 comes first.
Taking the Odds
After the point has been established, you can make an additional bet known as Taking the Odds or Pass Odds. You are betting on the Point number being rolled before a 7. The pay out odds are normally displayed on the Casino craps table.
The odds vary for different numbers based on the likelihood of them being rolled.
Normally, the payouts are as follows:
- 4 pays 2:1
- 5 pays 3:2
- 6 pays 8 pays 6:5
- 9 pays 3:2
- 10 pays 2:1
The odds bet is the best bet you can make in the game of craps, because the house has no built-in advantage. Free odds bets are paid back at true odds, so when you’re making these bets the casino has no house edge whatsoever, it’s an even game!
Come Bet
This is similar to a Pass Line bet, but it is made after the point has been established (dealer button is ON). The next roll then becomes the Come Out roll for your bet and establishes your Point. The payout depends on the Point:
- 7 or 11 pays 1:1 (also known as a Natural)
- 2, 3, or 12 you lose your money (also known as Craps)
- If neither of the above is rolled then (4,5,6,8,9 or 10) becomes the point for your bet. If a 7 comes before your point is rolled again you lose. If your point is won however your payout depends on the Point.
Come Bet Payouts:
| Number | Payout |
| 4 | 2:1 |
| 5 | 3:2 |
| 6 | 6:5 |
| 8 | 6:5 |
| 9 | 3:2 |
| 10 | 2:1 |
Taking the Odds
This is similar to the Come Bet and has the same odds above (Come Odds). You can place this bet only after the point has been established. If the 7 is rolled before the point, you lose.
Laying the Odds
Opposite of Taking the Odds. This is a Don’t Pass Line bet which can be made only after the point has been established. If a 7 is rolled before the point, you win.
Laying the Odds Payout:
| Number | Payout |
| 4 | 1:2 |
| 5 | 2:3 |
| 6 | 5:6 |
| 8 | 5:6 |
| 9 | 2:3 |
| 10 | 1:2 |
Don’t Come Bet
Oppose of Come Bet. This is similar to a Don’t Pass Line bet, but it is made after the Come Out roll. To make this bet all you need to do is to put your chips in the area labeled “Don’t Come” on the layout. You lose on a 7 or 11, and win on a 2 or 3. 12 is a “stand-off.”
Here you win if 7 rolls before your “come-point” is repeated, and lose if the “come-point” is made before a 7 is rolled.
Place Bets
You can bet on specific point numbers. If your number is rolled before a 7, you win. If a 7 comes before your point number, you lose. You’re paid out according to the table below.
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Place Bets Payout:
| Number | Payout |
| 4 | 9:5 |
| 5 | 7:5 |
| 6 | 7:6 |
| 8 | 7:6 |
| 9 | 7:5 |
| 10 | 9:5 |
Placing the 6 or 8
When you make a place bet you bet that one of the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 will be hit before a 7 is hit. You can make a place bet any time by throwing your chips on the table while telling the dealer ‘I want to place the 6’ or whatever number you want to place your bet for.
So, if the number you bet on is rolled before a 7 you win and you are paid as follows: 4 or 10 placed – 9:5 odds, 5 or 9 placed – 7:5 odds, 6 or 8 placed – 7:6 odds.
As you can see the best for you is to place a bet on 6 or 8, because these bets have the best odds and also they have a good chance of hitting.
If you get the feeling like you want to place the 4 or 10, you should buy them instead, because although there is a Vig (a fee for winning bets) on these numbers, the edge comes out in your favor, however slightly.
However, the pass line bet is still the best one with the best odds and in the long run you should stick with it.
Although you can technically place a place bet at any time, it is impossible for it to come into effect until the shooters point is set, therefore it is more acceptable to ask for this bet after the come out roll is over.
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Big 6/Big 8 Bet
This is a Bet on a Big 6 or Big 8, put down after the point has been established. If a 6 or 8 is rolled before a 7, you win (1:1). This is a bet that you should not play because you can Place a bet on 6 or 8 and receive better odds.
Field Bets
Kind of what the name suggests, field bets are open to everyone who bets on the next number rolled. To place one you simple throw your chips into the table (as little chips as possible) and tell the stick man what you want. The payout for field bets:
- 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 all payout 1:1
- 2 pays 2:1
- 12 pays out either 2:1 or 3:1 (depending on the casino)
Proposition Bets
Placed before any throw. The house edge on all of these bets are over 11%. Therefore, you should not bet these very often or you should hedge your bets when you do so.
You can bet on any number as follows:
- Betting on the next throwbeing a 2, 3 or 12 (Craps)
- Any Seven: Betting on the next throw being a 7
- Eleven: Betting on the next throw being an 11
- Horn Bet: Betting on the next number being a 2, 3, 11, or 12. The payout is determined by the number rolled
Proposition bets are those placed in the middle of the table layout, and those bets never have a good house edge. You should make these bets only for fun and to make your game more exciting.
So, here they are:
- With the “any seven” bet you’re betting the shooter will hit a 7 on the next roll. It has a horrible house edge of 16.67%. Never make this bet.
- With the “snake eyes” bet you’re betting the shooter will throw a two on the next roll.
- With the “yo eleven” bet you’re betting the shooter will hit an 11 on the next roll.
- With the “any craps” bet you’re betting the shooter will throw a 2, 3, or 12 on the next roll. It holds a house edge of over 11%
- With the “any three” bet you’re betting the shooter will throw a 3 on the next roll.
- With the “midnight” bet you’re betting the shooter will throw a 12 on the next roll.
- With the “horn” bet you’re combining the snake eyes, 3, yo 11, and midnight bets.
Hardway Bets
A Hardway Bet is also made regarding the outcome of the next die throw. A Hardway roll occurs when doubles are thrown with an outcome of 4, 6, 8 or 10.
For example: rolling a pair of threes would produce a “hard 6”. An Easy roll is produced when the same outcome is achieved, but without rolling doubles.
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For the previous example, rolling a 4 and a 2 would produce an “easy 6”. For a Hardway Bet to win, the shooter must roll a double with an outcome of 4, 6, 8 or 10. The wager loses if either a 7 or any Easy number is rolled.
The Lay Bet
The lay bet is almost similar with the don’t pass and don’t come bets, because with this bet your are playing against the dice. You can make this bet at any time in the game and it can be placed on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10. A lay bet wins when 7 rolls before the number.
7 is more likely to come up than any other number so the casino requires you to wager more than you could win. This bet also requires a commission of 5% on average. If the bet is on 4 or 10 you get 1:2 odds, on 5 or 9 2:3 odds, on six or 8 5:6 odds.
The Buy Bet
When you choose this bet it means that you will buy numbers instead of placing them.
The numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 can all be bought but there are only two numbers that really make buy bets worthwhile and those numbers are 4 and 10 because they pay off better than the other numbers. You win if the buy number comes up before a 7 is rolled.
The odds are higher for a buy bet. 2:1 on a 4 or 10 buy, 3:2 for a 5 or 9, or 6:5 for a 6 or 8. Player pays 5% “vigorish” to get true odds on all numbers.
Depending on how much you bet, buying a bet can make you more money in the end even after accounting for the ‘vig’. The odds are only in your favor on a buy bet for a 4 or 10, so stick with the place bet on any others.
The Craps Answer Book John Grochowski
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