The Best Bet in the Entire Casino
The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.
Understanding how to place and utilize this incredible bet is the absolute key to playing craps intelligently and maximizing your winnings.
The Zero Percent House Edge Explained
In every other game, the casino pays out winning bets at slightly less than the true, actual mathematical probability of the event occurring.
It is the only time in your life you will ever engage in a perfectly fair, 50/50 mathematical coin flip against a multi-billion dollar casino corporation.
- Winning Odds bets are paid out exactly at the true mathematical probability of the roll
- It dilutes the overall house edge of your entire craps session significantly
- You must place a standard Pass Line bet first before you can «Take the Odds»
Where to Put Your Chips
Because the casino makes zero profit from this wager, they completely refuse to advertise its existence on the physical table layout.
You do not need to say anything to the dealer; placing the chips directly behind your line bet universally signals that you are «Taking the Odds.»
How Much Can You Bet on Odds?
The standard structure utilized by almost all major Las Vegas casinos is the mathematically elegant «3-4-5x Odds» system.
For example, if you bet $10 on the Pass Line, and the Point becomes an 8, you can place a maximum of $50 in Free Odds behind it.
| Point Rolled | Max Odds Allowed (3-4-5x System) | Example (On a $10 Pass Bet) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 or 8 | 5x Pass Line Bet | $50 Max Odds |
| 4 or 10 | 3x Pass Line Bet | $30 Max Odds |
The Craps Free Odds bet is a beautiful, hidden mathematical anomaly in an industry designed specifically to drain your wallet.