Not to be confused with the craps game itself, which is the overall structure and rules of play.
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Craps bets explained
Craps bets are the wagers placed on dice outcomes or related events in the game of craps, covering everything from the Pass line to proposition bets.
Key points
- Bet types vary widely: from even-money Pass line bets to high-payout proposition bets like hard ways and hops14.
- Place bets cover specific numbers: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10, with payouts depending on the number12.
- Side bets offer larger payouts: some proposition bets pay 30-to-1 or 150-to-1, but carry a higher house edge45.
Common craps bet types and payouts
| Bet type | Payout |
|---|---|
| Pass line | Even money |
| Place bet on 6 or 8 | 7-to-6 |
| Hard 4 or 10 | 7-to-1 |
| Hard 6 or 8 | 9-to-1 |
| Proposition bet (e.g., any 7) | 4-to-1 or higher |
Where this term is used
Not the same as
- Craps game — the overall game itself, not the individual wagers
Related terms
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Bubble craps
A digital, automated version of craps where bets are placed via a touchscreen.
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Casino craps
The standard version of craps played on a casino table with a stickman and dealers.
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Street craps
An informal, non-casino version of craps played with dice on the street.
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Pass line craps
A variant focusing on the Pass line bet as the primary wager.
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Craps payout chart
A reference table showing the payouts for different craps bets.
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Craps odds chart
A chart displaying the true odds and house edge for various craps wagers.
Sources
- Craps en.wikipedia.org Provides the definition and common bet types for craps.
- Craps wizardofodds.com Details the core craps bets and their payouts.
- Craps (version 2) – Part 2 of 5 wizardofodds.com Explains how some bets resolve on a single roll versus multiple rolls.
- Props and Hops wizardofodds.com Covers proposition and hop bets with payout examples.
- Craps Part 5 - Hard Way Prop Bets - Wizard of Odds wizardofodds.com Provides specific hard-way payout figures.
Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.