Casino & Table Games
Street craps
A version of craps played without a casino table or house bank, where players bet against each other and enforce the rules themselves.
Key points
- Players bet against each other, not the house; the game is self-policed and fairness is handled informally.1
- The shooter must make a Pass or Don't Pass bet, and another player covers that bet so the game can continue.1
- If there are several players, the role of covering the shooter may rotate among them.1
How to play street craps
- Players agree on the rules and the shooter is chosen. The shooter must place a Pass or Don't Pass bet, which another player covers.1
- The shooter rolls two dice. A roll of 7 or 11 wins the Pass bet; 2, 3 or 12 loses it. Any other number becomes the point.1
- The shooter continues rolling until they roll the point again (winning the Pass bet) or a 7 (losing it). The next shooter is then chosen.1
Common questions
How do you play street craps?
Players agree on rules and choose a shooter. The shooter must make a Pass or Don't Pass bet, which another player covers. The shooter rolls two dice; a 7 or 11 wins, 2, 3 or 12 loses, and any other number becomes the point. The shooter keeps rolling until they hit the point or a 7, then the next shooter is chosen.1
Where this term is used
Not the same as
- Craps game — the general dice game; street craps is the informal, off-casino version played without a house bank
Related terms
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Bubble craps
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Casino craps
The standard banked version of craps played on a marked table in a casino.
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A guide to the various bets available in craps, including Pass and Don't Pass.
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Pass line craps
A simplified version of craps focusing on the Pass line bet.
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Craps payout chart
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Craps odds chart
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Sources
- Craps en.wikipedia.org Provides the definition, alternative name, rules, and legal context for street craps.
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