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.
Why the Odds Bet is Perfect
In every other game, the casino pays out winning bets at slightly less than the true, actual mathematical probability of the event occurring.
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.
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."
Understanding Maximum Odds Limits
The standard structure utilized by almost all major Las Vegas casinos is the mathematically elegant "3-4-5x Odds" system.
A smart craps strategy requires placing the absolute table minimum on the Pass Line, and backing it up with the maximum Free Odds you can afford.
Betting StrategyOverall House EdgePlayer RatingPass Line Only1.41%AveragePass Line + 5x Odds0.33%Expert / Optimal
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
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