Craps Table Layout Explained

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Craps Table Layout Explained

As you can see from the table layout, there are a lot of different bets to choose from. I’ll briefly explain each of the bets below. (For more detailed information on these bets go ahead and review the post ‘Craps: Odds, Payouts, House Edge’

Casino Craps Table Layout

PASS LINE

  • TRUE ODDS 251 to 244 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.41%
  • This is an even-money bet (1 to 1). You’re betting with the shooter (either yourself or whoever has the dice).
  • On the come-out roll (the first roll of dice) you win if the toss is a natural (7 or 11) and you lose if it’s craps (2, 3 or 12).
  • Any other number is a come-out point and in order to win, the shooter has to throw that number again before a 7 is thrown.
  • If a 7 is thrown before the point, you lose.(The shooter must pass the dice).
  • This is considered a ‘contract bet’. the point is locked until it wins or loses once the point is established.

Offering a payout of 1/2, this bet has the lowest odds on the craps table. The chance of you winning is 66.7%, so the house edge is 2.44%. Yes, you have the best chance of winning, but the payout means that the casino still holds the advantage. The object of »Repeater Bets« is to bet on a single value between 2 and 12, excluding 7, or a set of values, Any Craps and 11. The player wins the “Repeater Bets” side wager if the number or set of values chosen is rolled a predetermined number of times, sequentially or not, before a seven is rolled.

DON’T PASS LINE

  • TRUE ODDS 976 to 949 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.36%
  • The opposite of pass line. (This time you’re betting against the shooter).
  • You lose on come-out roll 7 or 11; win on a come-out roll 2 or 3.(1 to 1).
  • A come out roll 12 is a standoff; neither a win nor a loss.
  • If the point is established and made, you lose; if a 7 comes up before the point, you win (1 to 1).
  • If you’ve bet the don’t pass, you may either remove or reduce your bet at any time you like. But you cant increase/decrease the bet until the next come out.

COME BETS

  • TRUE ODDS 251 to 244 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.41%
  • You can place a come bet at any time after the come-out roll.
  • It’s like starting over, creating a whole new game within a game.
  • If the next roll after you place your bet is a natural (7 or 11), you win (1 to 1); you lose if it’s craps (2, 3 or 12).
  • If it’s any other number, the number will then become your come-point; you’ll win 1 to 1 if that number comes before a 7.
  • If a seven is thrown before the come point, you lose.
  • A come bet cannot be removed or reduced after a point has been established in relation to your bet.
  • (You can make as many come bets as you like).
  • Like the Pass Line bet, this is considered a ‘contract bet’. the point is locked until it wins or loses once the point is established.

DON’T COME BETS

  • TRUE ODDS 976 to 949 PAYOUT 1 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 1.36%
  • Reverse of come bet.
  • You lose if a natural (7 or 11) is the next roll after you place your bet. You win (1 to 1) if the roll is a craps 2 or 3. Twelve is a standoff.
  • Any other number is your don’t come point, which pays even-money (1 to 1).
  • If on the roll immediately following the placement of your don’t come bet a don’t come point is established and a 7 subsequently appears before that don’t come point is made, you win.
  • Should the don’t come point show before a 7 is rolled, you lose. A don’t come bet may be removed/reduced at any time, but not be increased or replaced.

ODDS BETS

  • (4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 2 to 1 PAYOUT 2 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
  • (5 or 9) TRUE ODDS 3 to 2 PAYOUT 3 to 2 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
  • (6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 6 to 5 PAYOUT 6 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 0.00%
  • Odds are supplemental bets on pass line, don’t pass, come and don’t come bets.
  • When you make a pass line or don’t pass bet, you may make an additional wager any time after the come-out roll to supplement your original bet.
  • Supplemental bets on pass line and come bets are referred to as “taking odds”.
  • Supplemental bets on don’t pass and don’t come bets are called “laying odds”.
  • Your “laying odds” wager is paid true odds- 1 to 2 on 4 and 10; 2 to 3 on 5 and 9; and 5 to 6 on 6 and 8.
  • Your “taking odds” wager is paid at true odds – 2 to 1 on 4 and 10; 3 to 2 on 5 and 9; and 6 to 5 on 6 and 8.

PLACE BETS

  • (4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 2 to 1 PAYOUT 9 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 6.67%
  • (5 or 9) TRUE ODDS 3 to 2 PAYOUT 7 to 5 HOUSE EDGE – 4.00%
  • (6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 6 to 5 PAYOUT 7 to 6 HOUSE EDGE – 1.52%
  • May be made any time but they neither win nor lose on the come-out roll.
  • You can bet on any individual number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10).
  • If your number is rolled before a 7, you win. Should a 7 be rolled after making a place bet, you lose.
  • The odds here vary: 4 or 10 pays 9 to 5; 5 or 9 pays 7 to 5; 6 or 8 pays 7 to 6.
  • You can remove/reduce your bet at any time after the dice have been rolled.

BUY BETS

  • 5% Commission – House Edge 4.76%
  • A different version of place bets.
  • Here you can bet on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 setting your bet on the layout and telling the dealer the number you want to ‘buy’.
  • He will place the bet in the correct point box, a “buy” button is placed on the bet to indicate you will be paid true odds.
  • A 5% commission is charged based on the amount wagered. (ie.: if you buy the number 10 for $ 20 to win $ 40, your commission is 5% of $ 20 or $ 1.
  • If your selected number appears before a 7, you win.

LAY BETS

  • (4 / 10) TRUE ODDS 1 to 2 PAYOUT 19 to 25 HOUSE EDGE 2.44%
  • (5 / 9) TRUE ODDS 2 to 3 PAYOUT 19 to 31 HOUSE EDGE 3.23%
  • (6 / 8) TRUE ODDS 5 to 6 PAYOUT 19 to 41 HOUSE EDGE 4.00%
  • The opposite of buy bets; they win on a 7 and lose when the point appears.
  • By setting your bet on the layout and telling the dealer the number you want, he will place the bet in the correct box and put a “lay” button on the bet to indicate you will be paid true odds.
  • A 5% commission for the lay bets is based on the amount of the payoff; whereas, the 5% commission for the buy bet is paid on the amount wagered.

FIELD BETS

  • TRUE ODDS 5 to 4 PAYOUT (1:1) (2&12 – 2:1) HOUSE EDGE 5.56%
  • This is a one-roll bet (you’re betting on only the upcoming roll) and you’re betting that one of seven numbers comes up.
  • You get even-money (1 to 1) on a 3, 4, 9, 10, or 11 and 2 to 1 on a 2 or 12; but, if a 5, 6, 7, or 8 comes up, you lose.

ANY CRAPS

  • TRUE ODDS 8 to 1 PAYOUT 7 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
  • A one-roll bet paying 7 to 1 if any craps (2, 3 or 12) is rolled. If any number other than 2, 3 and 12 is rolled, the bet loses.

CRAPS 3

  • TRUE ODDS 17 to 1 PAYOUT 15 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
  • A one-roll bet paying 15 to 1, but only on 3; loses on any other number rolled.

CRAPS 2

  • TRUE ODDS 35 to 1 PAYOUT 30 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
  • A one-roll bet paying 30 to 1, but only on 2; loses on any other number rolled.

CRAPS 12

  • TRUE ODDS 35 to 1 PAYOUT 30 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
  • A one-roll bet paying 30 to 1, but only on 12; loses on any other number rolled.
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ELEVEN

  • TRUE ODDS 17 to 1 PAYOUT 15 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
  • You win with 11 only; a one-roll bet paying 15 to 1. Your bet is lost on any other number.

ANY SEVEN

TRUE ODDS 5 to 1 PAYOUT 4 to 1 HOUSE EDGE 16.67%

  • Your bet is good for one roll: pays 4 to 1 odds if 7 is rolled. If any other number comes up, the bet loses.

CRAPS / 11 SPLIT (C&E)

  • TRUE ODDS 5 to 4 PAYOUT (3:1 CE) (7:1 E) HOUSE EDGE 16.67%
  • A combination bet with half the amount wagered on Any Craps and half the amount wagered on the 11. If a Craps (2, 3, or 12) rolls, the bet will pay 3 times the total wager.
  • If an 11 rolls, the bet pays 7 times the total wager. This bet should be made in even increments.

HORN BET

  • (3 or 11) TRUE ODDS 17 : 1 PAYOUT 15 : 1 HOUSE EDGE 11.11%
  • (2 or 12) TRUE ODDS 35 : 1 PAYOUT 30 : 1 HOUSE EDGE 13.89%
  • A one-roll combination of craps (2, 3 or 12 and 11).
  • Should 2, 3, 12, or 11 show, you win.
  • Bets are placed and payoffs are made as if each number (2, 3, 12, or 11) were four separate bets.
  • Payoffs are made according to each individual total minus the three chips which were wagered on the other three numbers which lost.
  • This bet is lost should any number other than the 2, 3, 12, or 11 be rolled.

HORN HIGH BET

  • A one-roll wager placed in units of five with four units wagered as a horn bet and an additional unit wagered on either 2, 3, 12, or 11. This bet is lost should any number other than 2, 3, 12, or 11 be rolled.

HARDWAYS

  • (6 or 8) TRUE ODDS 10 to 1 PAYOUT 9 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 9.09%
  • (4 or 10) TRUE ODDS 8 to 1 PAYOUT 7 to 1 HOUSE EDGE – 11.11%
  • Applies to even numbers only (4, 6, 8, 10).
  • To win a hardway bet, 4, 6, 8, or 10 must be rolled in pairs; for instance, a hardway to 8 is two 4’s.
  • You lose if your number is made any other way. You lose if a 7 is rolled.
  • If you win, you collect odds of 9 to 1 on the 6 & 8; 7 to 1 on the 4 & 10.
  • You can bet the hardway any time.

Congratulations again on wanting to learn how to play craps. The knowledge you’re gaining puts you ahead of most of the craps players out there and starts your journey to becoming a skilled, experienced and hopefully an advanced player.

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There are many different bets you can make on the craps table. This often confuses new players but in actual fact craps is not that complicated. In this section we outline all of the possible betting options and show you where those bets go on the table.

The Craps Table

Below is an example of a craps table. The image shows a half table layout as seen on the Microgaming online craps game. Tables at other casinos might look slightly different but the layouts are very similar.

The Different Bets


Pass Line

The most common craps bet. The Pass Line bet is made on the come out roll and wins if a 7 or 11 is rolled. If a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled the bet loses. If any other number is rolled the point is established. If the point is rolled before a 7 the bet wins. If a 7 is rolled the bet loses. Pays even money.

Pass Line Odds

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Also known as 'Taking the Odds', the Pass Line Odds bet is an extra bet that can be made after a Pass Line bet is made and the point is established. In most cases this can be a multiple of your Pass Line bet. The bet wins if the point is rolled before a 7. This is one of the few best in the casino that has no house edge. The point determines the pay out with the most common being 2 to 1 (4 or 10), 3 to 2 (5 or 9) and 6 to 5 (6 or 8).

Don't Pass Line

The opposite bet to the Pass Line Bet. The Don't Pass bet wins if the come out roll is a 2 or 3 and loses if the come out roll is a 7 or 11. If a 12 is rolled this is a push. In the case of a push or if the point is established the dice continue to be rolled until either a 7 or the point is rolled. The bet wins if a 7 is rolled and loses if the point is roll. Wins pay even money.

Don't Pass Odds

Also known as 'Laying The Odds', this be is the opposite to Taking the Odds and wins if a 7 is rolled before the point. In most cases this bet can be a multiple of your Don't Pass bet. The pay out depends on the point with the most common being 1 to 2 (4 or 10), 2 to 3 (5 or 9) and 5 to 6 (6 or 8).

Come

The same as the Pass Line Bet with the exception that it can be made at any time after the point is established. The bet wins if a 7 or 11 is rolled and lose if a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled. If any other number is rolled this becomes your point. You win if your point is rolled before a 7. Pays even money.

Don't Come

The opposite of the Come bet and can be made at any time after the point is established. Wins if a 2 or 3 is rolled and loses if a 7 or 11 is rolled. If a 12 is rolled the bet pushes. If a point is established you win if a 7 is rolled before your point. Pays even money.

Place Bets

A bet made on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 that can be made at any time. Wins if the number is rolled before a 7. This bet is the same as the odds bets but with lower pay outs. The standard pay outs are as follows 9 to 5 (4 or 10), 7 to 5 (5 or 9) and 7 to 6 (6 to 8)

Place Bets To Lose

A relatively rare betting option found at some land based casinos but quite common online. This bet is the opposite of the Place Bets. The bet can be made at any time and wins if a 7 is rolled before your number. Pay off are usually 5 to 11 (4 or 10), 5 to 8 (5 or 9), 4 to 5 (6 or 8).

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Buy Bets

These bets are similar to the Place Bets with different pay offs. A Buy Bet can be placed at any time on any of the points. This bet wins if the point is rolled before a 7. Pay offs are the same as the odds but casinos take a 5% vig on the bet. Wins pay 2 to 1 (4 or 10), 3 to 2 (5 or 9) and 6 to 5 (6 or 8).

Lay Bets

The opposite to the Buy Bet. A Lay Bet can be placed on any point and wins if a 7 is rolled before the point. Due to the fact that a 7 being rolled is more likely the casinos take a 5% commission on the amount that can be won. Pay off are 1 to 2 (4 or 10), 2 to 3 (5 or 9) and 5 to 6 (6 or 8).

Big 6 and 8

A bet on Big 6 or Big 8 wins if a 6 or an 8 is rolled before a 7. These bets pay even money and should be avoided as you can make the same bet on the Place 6 or 8 and get better pay offs.

Field Bet

The Field betting areas is a big section on the craps table. A bet placed on the field wins if the next roll is a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 or 11. If the next roll is a 3, 4, 9 or 11 you win even money. If a 2 or a 12 is rolled you win 2 to 1.

Hardways

There are four possible hardways bets (2-2, 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5). Hardways bets can be made at any time and win if the selected hardway rolls before a 7. The bet loses if a 7 is rolled or if the total is rolled with a different combination. Hardways 6 and 8 pay 9 to 1. Hardways 4 and 10 pay 7 to 1.

Any 7

Wins if a 7 is rolled and loses if any other number is rolled. Pays 4 to 1.

Any Craps

Wins is a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled and loses on any other number . Pays 7 to 1

Two Craps or Aces

Also known as Snake Eyes. Wins if a 2 is rolled and pays 30 to 1.

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Twelve Craps or Two Sixes

Wins if a 12 is rolled and loses on all other numbers. Pays 30 to 1

Three Craps or Ace Deuce

Wins if a 3 is rolled and loses on all other rolls. Pays 15 to 1

Eleven or Six Five

Wins if 11 is rolled and loses on all other rolls. Pays 15 to 1

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Horn Bet

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The Horn Bet is actually four bets in one. You are placing one betting unit on 2, 3, 11 and 12. If 3 or 11 is rolled wins pay 3.75 to 1. If 2 or 12 is rolled wins pay 7.5 to 1. Any other number rolled and the bet loses.