Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, learning about the different craps bets can add a new perspective to your gameplay.
I will cover multiple-roll and one-roll bets, so you can choose the best option for your betting strategy. By the end of this guide, you will know exactly how to bet in craps.
Without further ado, let’s get started!
Multiple-Roll Craps Bets Explained
Multiple-roll bets are craps bets that can be placed on any dice roll, but the bet won’t be resolved until a certain number of rolls have been made.
These bets can be a bit more complex, but they offer the opportunity for bigger payouts. Pro players often consider the multiple-rolls to be the best craps bets.
Here are some of the most popular multiple-roll bets:
The Pass Line Bet
This is one of the most popular bets in craps, and it’s a good choice for beginners.
To place a pass line bet, you’ll need to put your chips on the pass line area of the craps table before the come-out roll. If the come-out roll is a 7 or 11, you’ll win even money on your bet. You’ll lose your bet if it’s a 2, 3, or 12.
Any other number becomes the “point,” and the game will continue. You’ll win the bet if you roll the point again before rolling a 7. You’ll lose the bet if you roll a 7 before the point.
The Don’t Pass Line Bet
This bet is the opposite of the pass line bet. If you place a don’t pass line bet, you’re betting against the shooter (the person rolling the dice). If the come-out roll is a 2 or 3, you’ll win even money on your bet.
If it’s a 7 or 11, you’ll lose your bet. If it’s a 12, the bet is a push (neither the shooter nor the bettor wins). If any other number becomes the point, the game will continue.
You’ll win the bet if you roll a 7 before the point. If you roll the point before rolling a 7, you’ll lose the bet.
The Come Bet
This bet is similar to the pass line bet but can be placed on any dice roll, not just the come-out roll.
To place a come bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the come area of the craps table. The bet works the same way as the pass line bet, with a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll winning the bet and a 2, 3, or 12 losing the bet.
Any other number becomes the “come point,” and the game will continue. If you roll the come point again before rolling a 7, you’ll win the bet.
You’ll lose the bet if you roll a 7 before rolling the come point.
The Don’t Come Bet
This bet is similar to the don’t pass line bet but can be placed on any dice roll. You’ll need to put your chips in the don’t come area of the craps table to place a don’t come bet.
The bet works the same way as the don’t pass line bet, with a 2 or 3 on the come-out roll winning the bet and a 7 or 11 losing the bet.
If any other number becomes the “don’t come point,” the game will continue.
If you roll a 7 before rolling the don’t come point, you’ll win the bet. You’ll lose the bet if you roll the don’t come point before rolling a 7.
Free Odds Bets
Free odds bets are a type of side bet that can be placed in addition to a pass line bet or a come bet. These bets offer the highest odds in craps and can significantly increase your potential payout.
To place a free odds bet, you’ll need to put your chips behind your original pass line or come bet. The amount of your free odds bet can be any multiple of your original bet, up to the table maximum.
The bet pays out based on the true odds of rolling the point.
For example, if the point is a 4, the true odds of rolling it are 2:1, so a free odds bet of $5 would pay out $10 if the point is rolled before a 7.
Place Bets
Place bets are bets on the numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. To place a place bet, you’ll need to put your chips on the number you want to bet on in the place bet area of the craps table.
You’ll win the bet if the number is rolled before a 7. The payouts for place bets vary depending on the number you bet on.
For example, a place bet on the 4 or 10 pays out 9:5, while a place bet on the 6 or 8 pays out 7:6.
Place Bets to Lose
Place bets to lose are the opposite of place bets. To place a place bet to lose, you’ll need to put your chips in the place bet to lose area of the craps table.
If a 7 is rolled before the number you bet on, you’ll win the bet. You’ll lose the bet if the number is rolled before a 7.
The payouts for place bets to lose are the same as for place bets.
Buy Bets
Buy bets are similar to place bets but offer slightly better odds in exchange for a commission.
To place a buy bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the buy bet area of the craps table and pay a commission to the house. If the number you bet on is rolled before a 7, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for buy bets are the same as place bets, but the odds are slightly better because the commission is factored in.
Lay Bets
Lay bets are the opposite of buy bets. To place a lay bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the lay bet area of the craps table and pay a commission to the house.
If a 7 is rolled before the number you bet on, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for lay bets are the same as for place bets to lose, but the odds are slightly better because the commission is factored in.
Big 6 and Big 8 Bets
Big 6 and big 8 bets are bets on the numbers 6 and 8, respectively.
To place a big 6 or 8 bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the appropriate area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled before a 7, you’ll win the bet. The payouts for big 6 and big 8 bets are even money.
One-Roll Craps Bets Explained
One-roll bets are resolved in a single roll of the dice. These bets offer quick payouts, but they also come with a higher level of risk.
Here are the most popular one-roll bets:
Field Bets
The Field bet is on numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12.
To place a field bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the field bet area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for field bets vary depending on the number rolled. For example, a field bet on the 2 or 12 pays out 2:1, while a field bet on the 3, 4, 9, 10, or 11 pays out even money.
Any Craps Bets
The Any Craps bet is on numbers 2(or “Snake Eyes“), 3, and 12. To place an any craps bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the any craps area of the craps table.
If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for an any craps bet is 7:1.
Yo-Leven
Yo-leven bets are bets on the number 11. To place a yo-leven bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the yo-leven area of the craps table.
If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for a yo-leven bet is even money.
Ace-Deuce
Ace-deuce bets are bets on the number 3. To place an ace-deuce bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the ace-deuce area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for an ace-deuce bet is 15:1.
Seven or Big Red Bets
Seven or big red bets are bets on the number 7. To place a seven or big red bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the seven or big red area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for a seven or big red bet is 4:1.
Ace Bets
Ace bets are bets on the number 1. To place an ace bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the ace area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for an ace bet is 30:1.
Boxcars/Twelve Bets
Boxcars or twelve bets are bets on the number 12. To place a boxcars or twelve bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the boxcars or twelve area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payout for a boxcars or twelve bet is 30:1.
Hard 6 and Hard 8 Bets
Hard 6 and hard 8 bets are bets on the numbers 6 and 8, respectively, with the numbers rolled as a pair (for example, a 5 and a 1 for a hard 6).
To place a hard 6 or hard 8 bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the appropriate area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled as a pair, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for hard 6 and hard 8 bets are 9:1.
Hard 4 and Hard 10 Bets
Hard 4 and hard 10 bets are bets on the numbers 4 and 10, respectively, with the numbers rolled as a pair.
To place a hard 4 or 10 bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the appropriate area of the craps table. If the number you bet on is rolled as a pair, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for hard 4 and hard 10 bets are 7:1.
Combination Bets
Combination bets are bets on two or more numbers rolled in a specific combination. To place a combination bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the combination area of the craps table and specify the combination you’re betting on.
The payouts for combination bets vary depending on the combination.
Horn Bets
Horn bets are bets on the numbers 2, 3, 11, and 12.
To place a horn bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the horn bet area of the craps table. If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for horn bets vary depending on the number rolled. For example, a horn bet on the 2 or 12 pays out 30:1, while a horn bet on the 3 or 11 pays out 15:1.
World/Whirl Bets
World or whirl bets are bets on the numbers 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12. To place a world or whirl bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the world or whirl area of the craps table.
If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payouts for world or whirl bets vary depending on the number rolled.
For example, a world or whirl bet on the 2 or 12 pays out 30:1, while a world or whirl bet on the 3, 7, or 11 pays out 15:1.
High-Low Bets
High-low bets are bets on the numbers 2 and 12. To place a high-low bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the high-low area of the craps table. If either of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for high-low bets are 15:1.
Three-Way Craps Bets
Three-way craps bets are bets on the numbers 2, 3, and 12. To place a three-way craps bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the three-way craps area of the craps table. If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet.
The payouts for three-way craps bets are 7:1 for the 2 and 12 and 11:1 for the 3.
Three-Way Red Bets
Three-way red bets are bets on the numbers 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11. To place a three-way red bet, you’ll need to put your chips in the three-way red area of the craps table.
If any of the numbers you bet on is rolled, you’ll win the bet. The payouts for three-way red bets are even money.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are plenty of craps bets to choose from, based on your personal preferences.
From multiple-roll bets that offer the chance for big payouts to one-roll bets that provide quick thrills, there’s something for everyone at the craps table.
Knowing how to bet and the craps payouts and odds can help you develop your bankroll management strategy and make the most of your experience, especially if you’re just getting started with craps.
Happy rolling!
