Games / Craps
Craps
Dice game with dozens of bets. The best ones are simple and the worst ones are tempting.
Time saverHouse edge about 1.4%. Pass line 1.41%, Don't Pass 1.36%, free odds bets 0%. Skill level: Low.
What it costs per hour
| Bet size | Decisions / hour | Edge | Expected cost / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 100 | 1.4% | $3 |
| $5 | 100 | 1.4% | $7 |
| $10 | 100 | 1.4% | $14 |
| $25 | 100 | 1.4% | $35 |
Averages only. A single session can be far better or worse.
How to play
- Come-out roll: 7 or 11 wins Pass line, 2, 3 or 12 loses.
- Any other number becomes the point and must be rolled again before a 7.
- Odds bets behind your line bet pay true odds with no house edge.
Best bets
- Pass or Don't Pass.
- Take the maximum free odds your bankroll allows.
- Come and Don't Come with odds.
Avoid
- Proposition bets in the center (Any Seven carries 16.67% edge).
- Field bets, which carry 2.78% or more.
For experienced players
Pro tips
- Free odds are the only zero-edge bet in a casino, but they require a line bet first.
- Betting systems do not change the edge on the line bet, only how your variance is structured.
Educational content. Gambling involves risk. 18+.