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Craps
casinoA casino dice game where players bet on the outcome of rolls. Features some of the best and worst bets in the casino.
Key Takeaways
- 1Craps offers some of the best odds in the casino
- 2The Odds bet has zero house edge
- 3Pass Line + maximum Odds is the optimal strategy
- 4Avoid all proposition bets in the center of the table
What is Craps?
Craps is a casino dice game where players bet on the outcome of the roll of two dice. It's one of the most exciting games on the casino floor and features some of the best odds available — if you know which bets to make.
The Best Bets
| Bet | House Edge |
|---|---|
| Pass Line | 1.41% |
| Don't Pass | 1.36% |
| Pass + Odds | 0.85% (3-4-5x) |
| Don't Pass + Odds | 0.68% (3-4-5x) |
The Odds bet (placed behind your Pass/Don't Pass bet) has zero house edge — it's the only bet in the casino that pays true odds.
The Worst Bets
| Bet | House Edge |
|---|---|
| Any 7 | 16.67% |
| Hard 4/10 | 11.11% |
| Big 6/8 | 9.09% |
| Field (with triple 12) | 5.56% |
Optimal Strategy
- Bet the Pass Line (or Don't Pass)
- Take maximum Odds behind your bet
- Ignore all proposition bets in the center of the table
- That's it. The math is clear.