How to Play Craps Online
Craps is one of the most exciting dice games in any casino. With some of the best odds available, it's a favourite among experienced gamblers. Learn the basics and start rolling.
Basic Craps Rules
The game begins with the come-out roll. The shooter rolls two dice:
- 7 or 11 — Pass line bets win (Natural)
- 2, 3, or 12 — Pass line bets lose (Craps)
- Any other number — That number becomes the "Point"
- Once a Point is set, the shooter must roll the Point again before rolling a 7 to win
Best Craps Bets
Craps Strategy Tips
- Stick to Pass/Don't Pass and always take maximum Odds
- Avoid proposition bets (Big 6/8, Hardways) — high house edge
- Manage your bankroll with the bankroll management strategies
- Practice with free craps games before playing for real money
Craps FAQ
What is the best bet in craps?
Pass Line + maximum Odds is the best bet at 0.6%–1.4% house edge depending on the casino's allowed Odds multiplier. The free Odds bet itself has zero house edge — it pays true odds — so always max it out.
Should I take Odds or Place 6/8?
Odds bets are mathematically superior — zero house edge versus 1.52% on Place 6/8 bets. Always prefer Pass + Odds over Place bets for long-run expected return.
What's the worst bet in craps?
Any 7 (also called Big Red) at 16.67% house edge. Avoid the Proposition bets in the centre of the layout entirely — they all carry house edges between 9% and 17%.
Is the Don't Pass bet better than Pass?
Marginally — Don't Pass has a 1.36% house edge vs Pass at 1.41%, before adding Odds. But Don't Pass goes against the rest of the table, which makes it socially awkward in live craps even if mathematically slightly better.
How does online craps differ from live craps?
Online craps uses RNG to simulate dice rolls — instant, no waiting for other players, but missing the social atmosphere. Live craps at Evolution streams a real-life table with a real stickman and dice; identical odds but slower pace.