The Basics of Craps

Craps is played with two dice, and the goal is to bet on the outcome of the roll. The game revolves around the "shooter," the player rolling the dice, but even if you're not the shooter, you can still place bets and be part of the action.

The Come-Out Roll

• The game starts with a come-out roll.
• If the shooter rolls a 7 or 11, they win immediately (this is called a "natural").
• If they roll a 2, 3, or 12, they lose instantly (this is called "crapping out").
• Any other number rolled (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) becomes the "point."

The Point Phase

If the shooter establishes a point, the game enters the next phase:

• The goal now is to roll the same number again before rolling a 7.
• If they roll the point number, they win.
• If they roll a 7 first, they lose, and a new shooter takes over.

Common Bets in Craps

Craps offers tons of betting options, but here are the most common ones you’ll want to know:

1. Pass Line Bet – The most popular bet. Wins on a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, loses on a 2, 3, or 12. If a point is set, you win if that number is rolled again before a 7.
2. Don’t Pass Bet – The opposite of the Pass Line. Wins if a 2 or 3 is rolled on the come-out, loses on a 7 or 11. If a point is set, you win if a 7 is rolled before the point.
3. Come Bet – Similar to a Pass Line bet but placed after the come-out roll.
4. Don’t Come Bet – Similar to a Don’t Pass bet but placed after the come-out roll.
5. Odds Bets – Once a point is established, you can place an additional bet behind your Pass or Don’t Pass wager. This bet has no house edge, making it one of the best bets in the game.
6. Place Bets – You can bet on specific numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) to be rolled before a 7.
7. Field Bet – A one-roll bet that wins if a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12 is rolled.

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