Craps Board Explained

Craps Board Explained

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The Place to Win and Lose betting rectangles are immediately above and below the Point numbers on the online Craps casino game board. Grab an online play chip and hover it over the top of the number, and you'll see Place to Lose pop up; Place to Win will appear when you hover just below any of the Point numbers.
3-Way Craps: A bet made in units of 3 with one unit on 2, one unit on 3, and one unit on 12. Aces: Betting that the next roll will be the total sum of 2. Also called Snake Eyes. Any Craps: A bet that the next roll will be 2, 3, or 12. Any Seven: A bet that the next roll will be 7. Big Red: Another word for seven. Players will not use the world.
By the end, you'll be familiar with the most common casino Craps real money bets and be ready to play online Craps like a pro. How to Place Bets and Roll the Dice. In online casino Craps games, some money play bets need to be placed at the start of the Craps game round, while others can be wagered throughout the Craps game round. To roll a 2, 3, or 12 on the come out roll. A player betting on the Pass line or Come loses on crap out, but the roll does not lose when a point is established. Don't Pass and Don't Come wins if a 2 or 3 craps is rolled on come out, but ties (pushes) if a 12 is rolled on come out. The shooter may continue rolling after crapping out. Crapless Craps is played exactly like traditional craps, with the difference that when a 2, 3, 11, or 12 is rolled on the come out, the dealers will now mark the point of 2, 3, 11, or 12. Witness the board, with the 2, 3, 11, and 12 as the ‘box' numbers From the Stratosphere footage. In the pic below, 12 is the point.
As you can see from the table layout, there are a lot of different bets to choose from. I'll briefly explain each of the bets below. (For more detailed information on these bets go ahead and review the post ‘Craps: Odds, Payouts, House Edge'
PASS LINETRUE ODDS 251 to 244 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.41%
This is an even-money bet (1 to 1). You're betting with the shooter (either yourself or whoever has the dice).
On the come-out roll (the first roll of dice) you win if the toss is a natural (7 or 11) and you lose if it's craps (2, 3 or 12).
Any other number is a come-out point and in order to win, the shooter has to throw that number again before a 7 is thrown.
If a 7 is thrown before the point, you lose.(The shooter must pass the dice).
This is considered a ‘contract bet'. the point is locked until it wins or loses once the point is established.
DON'T PASS LINETRUE ODDS 976 to 949 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.36%
The opposite of pass line. (This time you're betting against the shooter).
You lose on come-out roll 7 or 11; win on a come-out roll 2 or 3.(1 to 1).
A come out roll 12 is a standoff; neither a win nor a loss.
If the point is established and made, you lose; if a 7 comes up before the point, you win (1 to 1).
If you've bet the don't pass, you may either remove or reduce your bet at any time you like. But you cant increase/decrease the bet until the next come out.
COME BETSTRUE ODDS 251 to 244 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.41%
You can place a come bet at any time after the come-out roll.
It's like starting over, creating a whole new game within a game.
If the next roll after you place your bet is a natural (7 or 11), you win (1 to 1); you lose if it's craps (2, 3 or 12).
If it's any other number, the number will then become your come-point; you'll win 1 to 1 if that number comes before a 7.
If a seven is thrown before the come point, you lose.
A come bet cannot be removed or reduced after a point has been established in relation to your bet.
(You can make as many come bets as you like).
Like the Pass Line bet, this is considered a ‘contract bet'. the point is locked until it wins or loses once the point is established.
DON'T COME BETSTRUE ODDS 976 to 949 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.36%
Reverse of come bet.
You lose if a natural (7 or 11) is the next roll after you place your bet. You win (1 to 1) if the roll is a craps 2 or 3. Twelve is a standoff.
Any other number is your don't come point, which pays even-money (1 to 1).
If on the roll immediately following the placement of your don't come bet a don't come point is established and a 7 subsequently appears before that don't come point is made, you win.
Should the don't come point show before a 7 is rolled, you lose. A don't come bet may be removed/reduced at any time, but not be increased or replaced.
ODDS BETS(4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 2 to 1 PAYOUT 2 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
(5 or 9) TRUE ODDS 3 to 2 PAYOUT 3 to 2 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
(6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 6 to 5 PAYOUT 6 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
Odds are supplemental bets on pass line, don't pass, come and don't come bets.
When you make a pass line or don't pass bet, you may make an additional wager any time after the come-out roll to supplement your original bet.
Supplemental bets on pass line and come bets are referred to as 'taking odds'.
Supplemental bets on don't pass and don't come bets are called 'laying odds'.
Your 'laying odds' wager is paid true odds- 1 to 2 on 4 and 10; 2 to 3 on 5 and 9; and 5 to 6 on 6 and 8.
Your 'taking odds' wager is paid at true odds – 2 to 1 on 4 and 10; 3 to 2 on 5 and 9; and 6 to 5 on 6 and 8.
PLACE BETS(4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 2 to 1 PAYOUT 9 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 6.67%
(5 or 9) TRUE ODDS 3 to 2 PAYOUT 7 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 4.00%
(6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 6 to 5 PAYOUT 7 to 6 HOUSE EDGE – 1.52%
May be made any time but they neither win nor lose on the come-out roll.
You can bet on any individual number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10).
If your number is rolled before a 7, you win. Should a 7 be rolled after making a place bet, you lose.
The odds here vary: 4 or 10 pays 9 to 5; 5 or 9 pays 7 to 5; 6 or 8 pays 7 to 6.
You can remove/reduce your bet at any time after the dice have been rolled.
BUY BETS 5% Commission – House Edge 4.76%
A different version of place bets.
Here you can bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 setting your bet on the layout and telling the dealer the number you want to ‘buy'.
He will place the bet in the correct point box, a 'buy' button is placed on the bet to indicate you will be paid true odds.
A 5% commission is charged based on the amount wagered. (ie.: if you buy the number 10 for $ 20 to win $ 40, your commission is 5% of $ 20 or $ 1.
If your selected number appears before a 7, you win.
LAY BETS(4 / 10) TRUE ODDS 1 to 2 PAYOUT 19 to 25 HOUSE EDGE 2.44%
(5 / 9) TRUE ODDS 2 to 3 PAYOUT 19 to 31 HOUSE EDGE 3.23%
(6 / 8) TRUE ODDS 5 to 6 PAYOUT 19 to 41 HOUSE EDGE 4.00%
The opposite of buy bets; they win on a 7 and lose when the point appears.
By setting your bet on the layout and telling the dealer the number you want, he will place the bet in the correct box and put a 'lay' button on the bet to indicate you will be paid true odds.
A 5% commission for the lay bets is based on the amount of the payoff; whereas, the 5% commission for the buy bet is paid on the amount wagered.
FIELD BETSTRUE ODDS 5 to 4 PAYOUT (1:1) (2&12 – 2:1) HOUSE EDGE 5.56%
This is a one-roll bet (you're betting on only the upcoming roll) and you're betting that one of seven numbers comes up.
You get even-money (1 to 1) on a 3, 4, 9, 10, or 11 and 2 to 1 on a 2 or 12; but, if a 5, 6, 7, or 8 comes up, you lose.
ANY CRAPSTRUE ODDS 8 to 1 PAYOUT 7 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
A one-roll bet paying 7 to 1 if any craps (2, 3 or 12) is rolled. If any number other than 2, 3 and 12 is rolled, the bet loses.
CRAPS 3TRUE ODDS 17 to 1 PAYOUT 15 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
A one-roll bet paying 15 to 1, but only on 3; loses on any other number rolled.
CRAPS 2TRUE ODDS 35 to 1 PAYOUT 30 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
A one-roll bet paying 30 to 1, but only on 2; loses on any other number rolled.
CRAPS 12TRUE ODDS 35 to 1 PAYOUT 30 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
A one-roll bet paying 30 to 1, but only on 12; loses on any other number rolled.
ELEVENTRUE ODDS 17 to 1 PAYOUT 15 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
You win with 11 only; a one-roll bet paying 15 to 1. Your bet is lost on any other number.
ANY SEVENTRUE ODDS 5 to 1 PAYOUT 4 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 16.67%
Your bet is good for one roll: pays 4 to 1 odds if 7 is rolled. If any other number comes up, the bet loses.
CRAPS / 11 SPLIT (C&E)TRUE ODDS 5 to 4 PAYOUT (3:1 CE) (7:1 E) HOUSE EDGE 16.67%
A combination bet with half the amount wagered on Any Craps and half the amount wagered on the 11. If a Craps (2, 3, or 12) rolls, the bet will pay 3 times the total wager.
If an 11 rolls, the bet pays 7 times the total wager. This bet should be made in even increments.
HORN BET(3 or 11) TRUE ODDS 17 : 1 PAYOUT 15 : 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
(2 or 12) TRUE ODDS 35 : 1 PAYOUT 30 : 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
A one-roll combination of craps (2, 3 or 12 and 11).
Should 2, 3, 12, or 11 show, you win.
Bets are placed and payoffs are made as if each number (2, 3, 12, or 11) were four separate bets.
Payoffs are made according to each individual total minus the three chips which were wagered on the other three numbers which lost.
This bet is lost should any number other than the 2, 3, 12, or 11 be rolled.
HORN HIGH BETA one-roll wager placed in units of five with four units wagered as a horn bet and an additional unit wagered on either 2, 3, 12, or 11. This bet is lost should any number other than 2, 3, 12, or 11 be rolled.
HARDWAYS(6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 10 to 1 PAYOUT 9 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 9.09%
(4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 8 to 1 PAYOUT 7 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 11.11%
Applies to even numbers only (4, 6, 8, 10).
To win a hardway bet, 4, 6, 8, or 10 must be rolled in pairs; for instance, a hardway to 8 is two 4's.
You lose if your number is made any other way. You lose if a 7 is rolled.
If you win, you collect odds of 9 to 1 on the 6 & 8; 7 to 1 on the 4 & 10.
You can bet the hardway any time.
Congratulations again on wanting to learn how to play craps. The knowledge you're gaining puts you ahead of most of the craps players out there and starts your journey to becoming a skilled, experienced and hopefully an advanced player.
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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 OddsFor 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 BetsThe 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 LineThis 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 LineYou 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 OddsAfter 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 BetThis 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:
NumberPayout
42:1
53:2
66:5
86:5
93:2
102:1
Taking the OddsThis 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 OddsOpposite 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:
NumberPayout
41:2
52:3
65:6
85:6
92:3
101:2
Don't Come BetOppose 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 BetsYou 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.
Place Bets Payout:
NumberPayout
49:5
57:5
67:6
87:6
97:5
109:5
Placing the 6 or 8When 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.
Craps tableBets with Poor Craps OddsBig 6/Big 8 BetThis 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 BetsKind 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 BetsPlaced 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:
Craps Board Explained MathBetting 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 BetsA 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.
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 BetThe 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 BetWhen you choose this bet it means that you will buy numbers instead of placing them.
Craps Board ExplainedThe 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.
Craps Board Explained SheetThe 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.
Craps Board Explained RulesDepending 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.
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