The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.
Astonishingly, this specific bet is the only wager in the entire casino that carries an absolute, mathematical house edge of precisely zero percent.
The Zero Percent House Edge Explained
To understand why the Odds bet is so incredibly powerful, you must first understand how casinos normally make their massive profits.
The Craps Free Odds bet is the single, glorious exception to this universal rule of casino mathematics.
There is no specific box or printed text on the craps table for the Odds betIt is a "secret" bet placed directly behind your original Pass Line chipsProfessional craps players place the absolute maximum Odds bet allowed on every single roll
How to Place the Odds Bet
There is no clearly marked box labeled "Odds"; you must know exactly where to place your chips to execute the bet.
Once the Point is established, you simply take your extra chips and place them on the blank felt directly behind your original Pass Line bet.
The 3-4-5x Odds System
The standard structure utilized by almost all major Las Vegas casinos is the mathematically elegant "3-4-5x Odds" system.
Some highly competitive off-Strip casinos offer incredibly generous 10x, 20x, or even 100x Odds to actively attract serious, high-volume professional players.
Point RolledMax Odds Allowed (3-4-5x System)Example (On a $10 Pass Bet)6 or 85x Pass Line Bet$50 Max Odds4 or 103x Pass Line Bet$30 Max Odds
Step up to the loud table, establish the point, and proudly place your chips in the blank space behind the line.
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The Best Bet in the Entire Casino
Collin Ring edited this page 2026-08-03 14:03:47 +00:00