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Main Points

  1. There are a little over 20 different bets that can be placed in any given craps round
  2. It's very important that you understand the betting options so that you know where and when you may place a bet, as well as what to expect for the payout when you win
  3. Craps is considered to be one of the more lively table games and it can have up to 24 players betting at one craps table, all at the same time
  4. The game moves very fast and it is important that you keep up, or you may end up losing out on great betting opportunities
  5. This game is played with a set of two dice at a special table that is made specifically for the game of craps

Basic Instructions

The shooter, or person that will roll the dice, initiates a craps round with a "Come-out Roll". If the dice total 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, then the point -- the number to bet on or against -- is established, the "ON" puck is placed on the point and the game continues. When the dice total 2, 3, 7, 11 or 12, the game immediately ends and any bets placed are forfeited to the casino.

Once the point has been selected, the dice will continue to be rolled until the point number is rolled again or a 7 is rolled, which will end the craps round.

Some bets get placed before the come-out roll and others will get placed after and during the play. Refer to the table below to learn more about the bets.

Craps Bets and Payouts
Bet Name Description Notes
Pass Line
  • Place bet on the "Pass Line" before Come-out Roll
  • 7 or 11 is a win, round ends
  • 2, 3, or 12 is a craps, rounds ends
  • 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 becomes the point
  • Win bet if point is rolled again before 7
  • Lose bet if 7 is rolled before point
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Don't Pass Line
  • Place bet on "Don't Pass Line" before Come-out Roll
  • This wagers that 7 will be rolled before the point
  • Win on any craps (2, 3, or 12) or 7
  • Lose on Come-out Roll equaling 7 or 11, or any point roll before 7
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Come
  • Place chips in "Come" box after Come-out Roll
  • Win if next roll is 7 or 11
  • Lose on craps (2, 3, or 12)
  • 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 makes a new Come point and chips move to #
  • Win, on a new point, if it's rolled again before 7
  • Lose, on a new point, if a 7 is rolled before it
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Don't Come
  • Place chips on "Don't Come" bar after Come-out Roll
  • Win if next roll is 2 or 3
  • Lose if next roll is 7 or 11
  • 12 is a push (tie) and bet is returned
  • 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 makes a new Don't Come point and chips move to #
  • Win, on a new point, if a 7 is rolled before it
  • Lose, on a new point, if it's rolled again before 7
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Odds
  • Backup bet on Pass, Don't Pass, Come and Don't Come Bets
  • Maximum bet of 3x your original
  • Payouts differ by bet type (Refer to the type of Odds Bet for more info)
  • Un-won and un-lost Odds Bets can be any time during play
Pass Line Odds
  • Place wager by clicking under current Pass Line Bet, outside of Pass Line Bar
  • Wins pay true odds
  • Pays 2:1 on 4 or 10
  • Pays 3:2 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 6:5 on 6 or 8
Don't Pass Line Odds
  • Place wager by clicking directly on the 6x6 dice image, to the right of your original Don't Pass Bet
  • Wins pay true odds
  • 1:2 on 4 or 10
  • 2:3 on 5 or 9
  • 5:6 on 6 or 8
Come Odds
  • Place wager by clicking under original bet (once it's been moved to the points box)
  • Pays 2:1 on 4 or 10
  • Pays 3:2 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 6:5 on 6 or 8
Don't Come Odds
  • Place wager by clicking under original bet (once it's been moved to the points box)
  • 1:2 on 4 or 10
  • 2:3 on 5 or 9
  • 5:6 on 6 or 8
Field
  • Bets that the next roll will be 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12
  • Place chips on the field bar to place wager
  • 2 or 12 pays double original bet (2:1)
  • 3, 4, 9, 10 or 11 pays even money (1:1)
  • Lose if 5, 6, 7, or 8
Big 6
  • Bets that 6 will be rolled before the next 7
  • Place chips in "Big 6" box to place wager
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Big 8
  • Bets that 8 will be rolled before the next 7
  • Place chips in "Big 8" box to place wager
  • Pays even money (1:1)
Place Win
  • Allows bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 at any time, except during Come-out Roll
  • Place wager by putting chips under desired total(s)
  • Lose if 7 is rolled before total(s)
  • Win if total is rolled before next 7
  • Pays 7:6 on 6 or 8
  • Pays 7:5 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 9:5 on 4 or 10
Place Lose
  • Allows bet that a 7 will be rolled before the number(s) 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10
  • Place wager by putting chips under undesired total(s)
  • Lose if place number is rolled first
  • Win if 7 is rolled before place number
  • Pays 4:5 on 6 or 8
  • Pays 5:8 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 5:11 on 4 or 10
Buy
  • Same as Place Bet
  • Will show "BUY" after Come-out Roll
  • 5% commission is paid on wins
  • Wins pay true odds
  • Pays 6:5 on 6 or 8
  • Pays 3:2 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 2:1 on 4 or 10
Lay
  • Opposite of a Buy Bet
  • "LAY" will mark the chip after the Come-out Roll
  • 5% commission is paid on wins
  • Allows bet that 7 will be rolled before 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10
  • Wins pay true odds
  • Pays 5:6 on 6 or 8
  • Pays 2:3 on 5 or 9
  • Pays 1:2 on 4 or 10
Any 7
  • Bets that 7 will be rolled next
  • Place wager by placing chips on spot marked "Seven"
  • Lose if next roll is not 7
  • Wins pay 4:1
Any 11
  • Bets that 11 will be rolled next
  • Place chips in box showing dice totaling 11
  • Lose if next roll is not 11
  • Wins pay 15:1
Any Craps
  • Bets if next roll is craps (2, 3 or 12)
  • Place wager in "Any Craps" box
  • Lose if next roll isn't 2, 3, or 12
  • Wins pay 7:1
"C"
  • Same as "Any Craps Bet"
"E"
  • Same as "Any 11 Bet"
Horn
  • Bets that 2, 3, 11 or 12 will be the next roll
  • Place wager in the box containing two dice that add up to 2, 3, 11 or 12
  • Pays 15:1 on 3 or 11
  • Pays 30:1 on 2 or 12
Hard Way
  • Bets 4(2+2), 6(3+3), 8(4+4) or 10(5+5) will be rolled as doubles before 7
  • Place wager in the box with the two dice showing the bet that you want
  • Pays 7:1 on 4 or 10
  • Pays 9:1 on 6 or 8


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