Stay on the pass line and take odds, which carry no house edge at all.
Quick answerBet on the roll of two dice. Bet on the pass line. On the first roll, 7 or 11 wins; 2, 3 or 12 loses.
Harder
Five steps
Bet on the pass line.
On the first roll, 7 or 11 wins; 2, 3 or 12 loses.
Any other number becomes the point.
The dice roll until the point repeats, which wins, or a 7, which loses.
You can add an odds bet behind the pass line once a point is set.
What it pays
Bet
Pays
House edge
Pass line
1 to 1
1.41%
Don't pass
1 to 1
1.36%
Odds behind the line
True odds
None
Any seven
4 to 1
16.67%
A sample round
You bet £1 on the pass line. The first roll is 8: that is now the point. The dice roll 5, then 9, then 8. The point has repeated before a seven, so you win £1.
A good first bet
Stay on the pass line and take odds, which carry no house edge at all.
The mistake to avoid
The bets in the middle of the table, some of which cost more than 10%.
What it costs
The pass line costs about £1.41 per £100. Online craps is uncommon in Britain and not confirmed at our five.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you play craps?
Bet on the roll of two dice.
Is craps good for beginners?
It takes some learning first.
What is the house edge on craps?
1.41% on the pass line.
Can I try it free?
Many games have a demo mode after age verification.
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