Basic Strategy for Craps

Take the maximum Free Odds allowed

The two best bets on the craps table are the Pass Line and Don't Pass wagers. They offer the lowest house edge, and you can reduce that edge further by taking the maximum Free Odds allowed by the casino, as shown in the following chart.

House Advantage when you take the Odds

Table Odds
Taken Pass Line Don't Pass

0x 1.41% 1.36%

1x 0.848% 0.682%

2x 0.606% 0.455%

Full Double Odds 0.572% 0.431%

3x 0.471% 0.341%

3-4-5X 0.374% 0.273%

5x 0.326% 0.227%

10x 0.184% 0.124%

20x 0.099% 0.065%

100x 0.021% 0.014%

By playing at a casino that offers 20X or 100X odds you can effectively reduce house edge to almost 0%. Managing your bank by making minimal bets on the Pass Line or Don't Pass Line and maximizing the use of House Odds is the singular most serious consideration for any player who wants to reduce the casino's advantage as much as possible.

Page last edited: 2006-01-20 08:58:33