Craps Rules
The craps rules might seem complicated if you’re new to the world of casino games. However, if you are a craps beginner you should not be intimidated by the chaotic craps table layout or the hectic surroundings. When you have learned the craps rules, and familiarized yourself with this fast and exciting dice game you will understand why it’s so popular.
Official rules of craps
These are the official craps rules used in online as well as off line casinos:
The shooter’s first roll is known as a Come Out. In order to make a simple Pass Line Bet, you would simply lay your chips on the area marked Pass Line. You will win if the shooter hits a natural: 7 or 11. If they roll craps: 2, 3, or 12, you lose. If they happen to hit a shooter’s point: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, they must hit that point again before rolling a 7 for you to win. Knowing how the pass line works will help your overall understanding of Craps. For example, there is a Don’t Pass Line Bet, and it is as anyone would assume; the exact opposite of the Pass Line. The only discrepancy is that a 12 represents a tie/push. So, don’t be shy. Get in the mix and get a bet on the table. The only way to learn to play craps is to actually play craps!
Other bets in craps
Come Bet:
Works as Pass Line Bets but these bets are made after the come-out roll.
Don’t Come Bet:
Works as Don’t Pass Line Bets but these bets are made after the come-out roll.
Odds bet:
These bets can be placed together with Pass Line Bets, Don’t Pass Line Bets, Come Bets, and Don’t Come Bets. With Pass Line Bets and Come Bets the odds bet is that the shooter’s point will hit before a 7. With Don’t Pass Line Bets and Don’t Come Bets the bet is that a 7 will hit before the shooter’s point. The payout on these bets depends on what number the shooter’s point is. However, Odds bets always give true odds, and are the most advantageous in Craps.
Big 6 bet:
A bet that a 6 will hit before a 7.
Big 8 bet:
A bet that an 8 will hit before a 7.
Aces Bet:
A bet that a 2 will hit on the upcoming roll.
Twelve Bet:
A bet that a 12 will hit on the upcoming roll.
Any 7 Bet:
A bet that a 7 will hit on the upcoming roll.
Any 11 Bet:
A bet that an 11 will hit on the upcoming roll.
Any Craps Bet:
A bet that a 2, 3 or a 12 will hit on the upcoming roll.
Place Win Bet:
A bet that a specific number chosen by a player (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) will hit before a 7.
Place Lose Bet:
A bet a 7 will hit before a specified number chosen by the player (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10).
Buy Bet:
Works as a Place Win Bet but Buy Bets has a different payout structure. The house takes out a 5% service charge on these bets.
Lay Bet:
Works as a Place Lose Bet but Lay Bets has a different payout structure. The house takes out a 5% service charge on these bets.
Field Bet:
A bet that the upcoming roll of the dice will show a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 or 12.
Hardway Bet:
A bet that a “double” (for example two 3’s) will hit before a 7.
Horn Bet:
A bet that the upcoming will show a 2, 3, 11 or a 12.
Craps Rules
There are a number of basic craps rules the players, or “shooters,” need to remember before rolling the dice in a game of craps. Craps rules consist of different types of wagers and follow specific betting guidelines. Players bet on the same roll of the dice, regardless of who is the shooter, and all wagers must be placed before the first, or “come out” roll. Craps rules are numerous, but once learned, are easy enough to master.
The “pass line” is an even money bet on the first roll, where you win on a 7 or 11, or lose on “any craps,” which is a two, three, or twelve. If any other number is rolled, this becomes a point, and this number must be rolled again before the next 7 or 11 can count. The “no pass line,” the opposite bet, is a loss on the 7 or 11, a win or two or three, and a tie on twelve. However, you lose after the first roll, if the shooter makes their point and win if the shooter rolls a 7 before making his point.
In craps rules, after the first roll, “come” bets can be placed on whether the shooter will make his point before rolling a 7. Any number that comes up as a point must be rolled before a 7. Again, a 7 or 11 wins and a two, three, or twelve “craps out.” “Don’t come” bets are the opposite to win or lose, but also based on the come point being rolled before the 7. Once a point is made on the first roll, you can take the odds and win on the next roll, with payouts at two to one on four or ten, three to two on five or nine, and six to five on six or eight.
Craps rules allow “place” bets on four, five, six, eight, nine, and ten after the shooter makes his point. These pay off at nine to five on four and ten, seven to five on five and nine, and seven to six on six and eight. In addition, there are “proposition” bets in craps rules, paying on one roll of the dice, with two or twelve paying thirty-one to one and three or eleven, sixteen to one.