Rolling the Bones: How to Play Casino Craps
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If you walk onto a casino floor, it is usually incredibly easy to locate the Craps pit; just follow the noise.
Adding to the stress, there are four different casino employees managing the game, shouting commands and moving stacks of money at lightning speed.
Furthermore, you do not need to understand 90% of the confusing bets on the table to play the game perfectly.
Let's learn how to throw the dice, understand the "Pass Line," and experience the most thrilling game on the casino floor.
Understanding the Core of Craps: The Pass Line
Almost every player at the table is betting on the Pass Line, which is why everyone cheers and groans at exactly the same time.
Before the shooter throws the dice, you place your chips directly on the Pass Line.
A 7 or 11 on the Come-Out Roll is an instant winner for the Pass Line. The dealer will pay you even money (1 to 1) on your bet immediately.
If the shooter rolls any other number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), that number officially becomes "The Point."
This is where the true drama of Craps begins.
What Happens After the Point is Established
The entire goal of the table is for the shooter to roll the Point number (an 8) again BEFORE they roll a 7.
If the shooter successfully rolls an 8, the table erupts in cheers! They "Hit the Point."
Once the Point is established, the number 7 transforms from your best friend into your absolute worst enemy.
The dealer sweeps all the chips off the table, the shooter passes the dice to the next player in line, and the game resets.
The House Edge on the Pass Line bet is an incredibly low 1.41%, making it one of the absolute best bets in the entire casino.
The Best Bet in the Casino: The Free Odds Bet
This secondary bet is called "Odds," and it is the absolute holy grail of casino gambling.
Because the casino makes absolutely zero profit on this specific bet, they do not print it on the table layout; you just have to know it exists.
If the Point is 5 or 9, the true odds are 3 to 2. The Odds bet pays exactly 3 to 2.
By backing your minimum Pass Line bet with massive Odds bets, you effectively dilute the casino's overall house edge down to a microscopic fraction of a percent.
Never play Craps without taking Odds. It is the smartest, most mathematically sound decision you can make in any casino on earth.
The Craps Cheat Sheet for Beginners
- Phase 1: The Puck is "OFF". You are hoping the shooter rolls a 7 or an 11 to win instantly.
- Phase 2: The rules flip. You now want the shooter to roll the Point number again.
- The Secret Bet: The Odds bet has a 0% House Edge. Always take the maximum odds the casino allows.
- The Sucker Bets: Ignore the center of the table completely. These bets carry massive house edges (often 10% to 16%).
The Math of the Dice: Why the 7 Rules the Game
| Dice Total (The Roll) | Number of Ways to Roll It | The Probability (Out of 36) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 or 10 | Only 3 ways each | Hard points to hit, which is why the Odds bet pays a lucrative 2:1. |
| 5 or 9 | Only 4 ways each | Moderate difficulty. The Odds bet pays 3:2. |
| The Golden Ratio | There are 6 ways to roll a 7, and only 5 ways to roll a 6 or 8. | The House Edge exists because the 7 will always eventually appear and wipe out the board. |
Do not let the complex layout and the shouting dealers intimidate you from experiencing the best game in the building.
When it is your turn to throw the dice, simply ensure they hit the back wall of the table, and try to relax.
Walk confidently up to the table, wait for the black puck to flip to "OFF" (indicating a new Come-Out roll), and drop your chips on the Pass Line.
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