{"id":2869,"date":"2026-07-01T11:56:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T11:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/?p=2869"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:38:17","slug":"craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Craps for Complete Beginners: Table Layout and Basic Bets Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1f88ff;color:#1f88ff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1f88ff;color:#1f88ff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ez-toc-columns-2 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#How_a_Round_of_Craps_Works\" >How a Round of Craps Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#The_Table_Layout_Section_by_Section\" >The Table Layout, Section by Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Line_Bets_Pass_Dont_Pass_Come_Dont_Come\" >Line Bets: Pass, Don\u2019t Pass, Come, Don\u2019t Come<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Odds_Bets_The_Only_Fair_Bet_in_the_Casino\" >Odds Bets: The Only Fair Bet in the Casino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Field_Bet\" >Field Bet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Place_Buy_and_Lay_Bets\" >Place, Buy, and Lay Bets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Proposition_Bets_and_Hardways\" >Proposition Bets and Hardways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Printable_Reference_Every_Bet_and_Its_House_Edge\" >Printable Reference: Every Bet and Its House Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Table_Etiquette_for_Beginners\" >Table Etiquette for Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Interactive_Craps_Table_Map\" >Interactive Craps Table Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Interactive_craps_table_layout_%E2%80%94_click_any_section_to_see_the_bet_description_and_house_edge\" >Interactive craps table layout \u2014 click any section to see the bet description and house edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/craps-for-complete-beginners-table-layout-and-basic-bets-explained\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A craps table looks like a cockpit. Numbers everywhere, dealers calling out things in half-code, chips flying between hands you can\u2019t quite follow. Most of that felt is decoration. Once you know what five or six sections actually mean, the rest of the table is just repetition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through the layout section by section, defines every bet you\u2019ll actually use, and gives you the house edge for each one \u2014 the number that tells you which bets are worth making and which ones exist to separate tourists from their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A craps table has two mirrored betting areas (one on each side) plus a shared center for proposition bets \u2014 you only need to understand one side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pass line and don\u2019t pass bar are the foundation of the game; almost everyone at the table is on one or the other<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odds bets, placed behind a pass or don\u2019t pass wager, carry a 0% house edge \u2014 the only bet in the casino where the house has no mathematical advantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House edge ranges from 1.36% (don\u2019t pass) to 16.67% (any seven) \u2014 knowing this list is the entire beginner strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The come-out roll starts every round and determines whether a point gets established<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A printable reference table at the end of this guide covers every bet, its payout, and its house edge in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_a_Round_of_Craps_Works\"><\/span>How a Round of Craps Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every round starts with a <strong>come-out roll<\/strong> \u2014 the shooter\u2019s first throw. Two outcomes are possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The shooter rolls a <strong>7 or 11<\/strong>: pass line bets win immediately, don\u2019t pass bets lose. The round ends and a new come-out roll begins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shooter rolls a <strong>2, 3, or 12<\/strong> (\u201ccraps\u201d): pass line bets lose immediately, don\u2019t pass bets win (except on 12, which is usually a push \u2014 some tables use 2 as the push number instead).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shooter rolls a <strong>4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10<\/strong>: that number becomes \u201cthe point.\u201d A dealer places a marker puck on it, and the shooter keeps rolling until either the point comes up again (pass line wins) or a 7 shows up first (pass line loses, called \u201csevening out\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the entire skeleton of the game. Every other bet on the table is a variation, a side wager, or a way to bet on a specific number without becoming the shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Table_Layout_Section_by_Section\"><\/span>The Table Layout, Section by Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard craps table runs about 12 feet long and 4 feet wide, with a raised rim for chips and drinks. The layout is symmetrical \u2014 identical betting areas mirrored on both long sides of the table, plus one shared center strip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pass line<\/strong>: the curved band that runs along the outer edge of the table, closest to the players. This is where most beginners place their first bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t pass bar<\/strong>: a smaller rectangular strip just above the pass line, on the player\u2019s side. Bets here go against the shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Field<\/strong>: a large boxed section printed with the numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12. One-roll bet, resolved on the very next throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come<\/strong> and <strong>don\u2019t come<\/strong>: large boxed areas positioned between the field and the box numbers. These work exactly like pass\/don\u2019t pass, except a new \u201ccome\u201d bet can be placed on any roll after the point is established, effectively letting you start your own personal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Box numbers (place bet row)<\/strong>: the row of numbered boxes reading 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, positioned above the come area. This is where place, buy, and lay bets go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center proposition area<\/strong>: the strip running down the middle of the table, shared by both sides, staffed by the stickperson. This holds hardways, any seven, any craps, horn bets, and other one-roll or multi-roll side bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Big 6 \/ Big 8<\/strong>: on some (mostly older) tables, a separate boxed section near the corners lets you bet on 6 or 8 rolling before a 7. Modern tables usually fold this into the place bet row instead, since place bets on 6 and 8 pay better odds for the same wager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Line_Bets_Pass_Dont_Pass_Come_Dont_Come\"><\/span>Line Bets: Pass, Don\u2019t Pass, Come, Don\u2019t Come<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pass line<\/strong> \u2014 you\u2019re betting the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the come-out, or hits the point before a 7. Even-money payout. House edge: 1.41%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t pass bar<\/strong> \u2014 the mirror image. You win if the shooter rolls 2 or 3 on the come-out (12 is typically a push), and you win if a 7 shows before the point repeats. Because 12 is a push rather than a win, the don\u2019t pass house edge comes out slightly lower than pass line. House edge: 1.36%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Come<\/strong> \u2014 functions identically to a pass line bet, but you can place it on any roll after the point is already established. The very next roll acts as your personal come-out roll: 7 or 11 wins, 2\/3\/12 loses, anything else becomes your own point number, and your bet physically moves up to that number\u2019s box. House edge: 1.41%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don\u2019t come<\/strong> \u2014 the mirror of come, following the same logic as don\u2019t pass. House edge: 1.36%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common beginner confusion: don\u2019t pass isn\u2019t \u201cbetting against the shooter\u201d out of spite, and dealers don\u2019t treat it that way. It\u2019s simply the other side of the same coin, and it\u2019s mathematically the single best line bet on the table by a hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Odds_Bets_The_Only_Fair_Bet_in_the_Casino\"><\/span>Odds Bets: The Only Fair Bet in the Casino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a point is established, you can place an additional bet \u2014 \u201ctaking odds\u201d on a pass\/come bet, or \u201claying odds\u201d on a don\u2019t pass\/don\u2019t come bet \u2014 behind your original wager. This bet pays out at true mathematical odds, with no house cut built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Point<\/th><th>True Odds (Pass\/Come)<\/th><th>Payout<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>4 or 10<\/td><td>2 to 1<\/td><td>$2 for every $1 bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 or 9<\/td><td>3 to 2<\/td><td>$3 for every $2 bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 or 8<\/td><td>6 to 5<\/td><td>$6 for every $5 bet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Casinos limit how much odds you can take \u2014 typically expressed as a multiple of your original bet, like \u201c3x-4x-5x odds\u201d (the <a href=\"https:\/\/wolfbet.com\/blog\/multiplier-symbols-boosting-your-winnings-in-online-slots\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Multiplier Symbols: Boosting Your Winnings in Online Slots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multiplier<\/a> varies by point number) or a flat \u201c10x odds\u201d table. The bigger the multiple a casino allows, the lower your combined house edge drops, since more of your total wager sits on the 0%-edge portion of the bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the one adjustment that turns craps from \u201ccasino game with a decent house edge\u201d into \u201ccasino game with one of the lowest effective house edges available,\u201d provided you stick to pass\/come plus max odds and skip everything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Field_Bet\"><\/span>Field Bet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A one-roll bet covering 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12. If any of those numbers hits on the very next roll, you win; a 5, 6, 7, or 8 loses. Most numbers pay even money, but 2 and 12 usually pay double (2 to 1), and some tables pay triple on 12 (3 to 1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The house edge depends entirely on that 12 payout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double on both 2 and 12: <strong>5.56%<\/strong> house edge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triple on 12 (double on 2 only): <strong>2.78%<\/strong> house edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always check the printed payout on the felt before betting field \u2014 the difference between those two setups roughly doubles the house\u2019s cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Place_Buy_and_Lay_Bets\"><\/span>Place, Buy, and Lay Bets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Place bets<\/strong> let you bet directly on a number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) becoming the point without waiting for a come-out roll. You win if your number rolls before a 7, lose if a 7 shows first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Number<\/th><th>Payout<\/th><th>House Edge<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>6 or 8<\/td><td>7 to 6<\/td><td>1.52%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 or 9<\/td><td>7 to 5<\/td><td>4.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 or 10<\/td><td>9 to 5<\/td><td>6.67%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place bets on 6 and 8 are close to odds bets in quality and are one of the better bets on the table. Place bets on 4 and 10 are considerably weaker \u2014 a buy bet is usually the better version of that same idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buy bets<\/strong> work like place bets on 4 or 10, but pay true odds (2 to 1) in exchange for a 5% commission charged on the bet. Net house edge: 4.76%, better than placing the same number directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lay bets<\/strong> are the don\u2019t-side equivalent \u2014 betting that a 7 rolls before your chosen number. Also carries a 5% commission. House edge ranges from about 1.5% (lay 6 or 8) to just over 4% (lay 4 or 10), varying by casino commission rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proposition_Bets_and_Hardways\"><\/span>Proposition Bets and Hardways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These live in the center strip and are handled by the stickperson. Nearly all of them carry a steep house edge, which is exactly why they\u2019re pushed so hard \u2014 big colorful payouts, terrible math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardways<\/strong> \u2014 betting a specific pair rolls before that same total rolls the \u201ceasy\u201d way (any other combination) or a 7 shows. Hard 6 and hard 8 (both 3-3 or 4-4): 9.09% house edge. Hard 4 and hard 10 (2-2 or 5-5): 11.11% house edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Any seven<\/strong> \u2014 a one-roll bet that the next roll is a 7. Pays 4 to 1, but 7 is the single most common roll, which is exactly why the house edge is brutal: <strong>16.67%<\/strong>, the worst bet on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Any craps<\/strong> \u2014 a one-roll bet on 2, 3, or 12. Pays 7 to 1. House edge: 11.11%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Horn bet<\/strong> \u2014 a combined one-roll wager split across 2, 3, 11, and 12 simultaneously. House edge lands around 12.5% to 30% depending on how the casino structures the split payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a beginner strategy exists, it\u2019s this: everything in this section is optional entertainment, not a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Printable_Reference_Every_Bet_and_Its_House_Edge\"><\/span>Printable Reference: Every Bet and Its House Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Bet<\/th><th>House Edge<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pass line<\/td><td>1.41%<\/td><td>Foundation bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Don\u2019t pass<\/td><td>1.36%<\/td><td>Mirror of pass line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Come<\/td><td>1.41%<\/td><td>Pass line, placed mid-round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Don\u2019t come<\/td><td>1.36%<\/td><td>Don\u2019t pass, placed mid-round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odds (pass\/come)<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>No house cut, limited by table max<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Place 6 or 8<\/td><td>1.52%<\/td><td>Strong bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Buy 4 or 10<\/td><td>4.76%<\/td><td>Better than placing 4\/10 directly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Place 5 or 9<\/td><td>4.00%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Place 4 or 10<\/td><td>6.67%<\/td><td>Weakest place bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Field (triple 12)<\/td><td>2.78%<\/td><td>Check the felt\u2019s payout first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Field (double 12)<\/td><td>5.56%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Big 6 \/ Big 8<\/td><td>9.09%<\/td><td>Skip if place 6\/8 is available instead<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hard 6 or 8<\/td><td>9.09%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hard 4 or 10<\/td><td>11.11%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Any craps<\/td><td>11.11%<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horn bet<\/td><td>12.5%\u201330%<\/td><td>Varies by casino<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Any seven<\/td><td>16.67%<\/td><td>Worst bet on the table<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save or screenshot this table \u2014 it\u2019s the single most useful thing to have in your pocket the first few times you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_Etiquette_for_Beginners\"><\/span>Table Etiquette for Beginners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cash goes on the table felt, never handed directly to the dealer \u2014 they\u2019ll convert it to chips in front of you. Bets go in the correct box using both hands only when placing don\u2019t pass\/don\u2019t come bets or handling large stacks; otherwise one hand is standard. Dice are rolled with one hand and must hit the opposite wall \u2014 soft, deliberate throws keep the game moving and avoid dealer pushback. Chips get stacked by denomination, largest on the bottom. If you\u2019re not sure where a bet goes, tell the dealer what you want rather than reaching across the layout yourself \u2014 they\u2019ll place it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_Craps_Table_Map\"><\/span>Interactive Craps Table Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click or hover any section of the table below to see what it means and its exact house edge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ctm-widget\" id=\"ctm-Hclok5\" data-theme=\"dark\">  \t<h2 class=\"ctm-sr-only\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interactive_craps_table_layout_%E2%80%94_click_any_section_to_see_the_bet_description_and_house_edge\"><\/span>Interactive craps table layout \u2014 click any section to see the bet description and house edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>  \t<div class=\"ctm-legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> \t\t<span><i class=\"ctm-dot-teal\"><\/i>Pass \/ don&#039;t pass<\/span> \t\t<span><i class=\"ctm-dot-purple\"><\/i>Come \/ don&#039;t come<\/span> \t\t<span><i class=\"ctm-dot-amber\"><\/i>Field<\/span> \t\t<span><i class=\"ctm-dot-coral\"><\/i>Place \/ buy \/ lay<\/span> \t\t<span><i class=\"ctm-dot-red\"><\/i>Proposition<\/span> \t<\/div>  \t<svg class=\"ctm-svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 680 560\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Interactive craps table layout\">  \t\t<rect x=\"20\" y=\"40\" width=\"640\" height=\"500\" rx=\"24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--ctm-border)\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 4\"\/>  \t\t<!-- Proposition strip --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-red\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Hardways, 9.09 to 11.11 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"hard\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"60\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"110\" y=\"90\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Hardways<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"110\" y=\"112\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">6\/8: 9.1% \u00b7 4\/10: 11.1%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-red\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Any seven, 16.67 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"any7\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"190\" y=\"60\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"260\" y=\"90\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Any seven<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"260\" y=\"112\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">House edge 16.7%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-red\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Any craps, 11.11 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"anycraps\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"340\" y=\"60\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"410\" y=\"90\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Any craps<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"410\" y=\"112\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">House edge 11.1%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-red\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Horn bet, 12.5 to 30 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"horn\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"490\" y=\"60\" width=\"140\" height=\"80\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"560\" y=\"90\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Horn bet<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"560\" y=\"112\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">House edge 12.5\u201330%<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Place number row --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 4, 6.67 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place4\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"85\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">4<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"85\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">6.67%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 5, 4.00 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place5\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"140\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"185\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">5<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"185\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">4.00%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 6, 1.52 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place6\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"240\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"285\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">6<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"285\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">1.52%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 8, 1.52 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place8\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"340\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"385\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">8<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"385\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">1.52%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 9, 4.00 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place9\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"440\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"485\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">9<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"485\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">4.00%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-coral\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Place 10, 6.67 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"place10\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"540\" y=\"160\" width=\"90\" height=\"56\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"585\" y=\"180\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">10<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"585\" y=\"200\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">6.67%<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Don't come --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-purple\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Don't come, 1.36 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"dontcome\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"226\" width=\"600\" height=\"44\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"248\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Don't come<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Come --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-purple\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Come, 1.41 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"come\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"280\" width=\"600\" height=\"70\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"300\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Come<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"322\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">House edge 1.41%<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Field --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-amber\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Field, 2.78 to 5.56 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"field\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"360\" width=\"600\" height=\"64\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"380\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Field \u2014 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12<\/text> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-sub-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"402\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">House edge 2.78\u20135.56%<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Don't pass bar --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-teal\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Don't pass bar, 1.36 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"dontpass\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"434\" width=\"600\" height=\"40\" rx=\"6\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"454\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Don't pass bar \u2014 house edge 1.36%<\/text> \t\t<\/g>  \t\t<!-- Pass line --> \t\t<g class=\"ctm-zone ctm-c-teal\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Pass line, 1.41 percent house edge\" data-bet=\"passline\"> \t\t\t<rect x=\"40\" y=\"480\" width=\"600\" height=\"46\" rx=\"14\"\/> \t\t\t<text class=\"ctm-title-text\" x=\"340\" y=\"503\" text-anchor=\"middle\" dominant-baseline=\"central\">Pass line \u2014 house edge 1.41%<\/text> \t\t<\/g> \t<\/svg>  \t<div class=\"ctm-info-panel\"> \t\t<p class=\"ctm-info-title\">Tap any section<\/p> \t\t<p class=\"ctm-info-desc\">Click, tap, or hover a zone above to see what the bet means and its exact house edge.<\/p> \t<\/div>  <\/div> \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the single best bet for a beginner to start with?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pass line, paired with maximum odds once a point is established. It has one of the lowest house edges on the table, and the odds portion adds no house advantage at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does don\u2019t pass have a slightly lower house edge than pass line?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because a 12 on the come-out is a push (not a win) for don\u2019t pass bets rather than a loss, which removes one of the outcomes that would otherwise favor the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I bet both pass line and don\u2019t pass at the same time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, and some players do it deliberately to hedge, but the two bets partially cancel each other out and the combined result is still a net loss over time \u2014 it doesn\u2019t create an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does \u201ctaking odds\u201d actually mean?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It means placing a second, additional bet behind your pass line or come bet once a point is set. That second bet pays true mathematical odds with zero house edge, which is why serious players max it out whenever the casino allows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the field bet a good bet for beginners?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s playable but not great \u2014 2.78% to 5.56% house edge depending on the casino\u2019s 12 payout, noticeably worse than pass line or place 6\/8. It\u2019s fine for variety, not as a core strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>House edge figures reflect standard casino rules and payout structures. Some casinos vary specific payouts (field bet 12, odds multiples, horn bet splits) \u2014 always check the printed rules on the table felt before betting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wizardofodds.com\/games\/craps\/appendix\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wizard of Odds \u2014 House Edge for Every Craps Bet<\/a> \u2014 the standard reference for craps house edge calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/craps-table-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casino.org \u2014 The Craps Table Layout<\/a> \u2014 table dimensions and section-by-section layout guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Craps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wikipedia \u2014 Craps<\/a> \u2014 game history, rules, and bet structure overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/casino\/craps\/bets.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">PokerNews \u2014 Craps Betting Explained: A Beginner\u2019s Guide with Visuals<\/a> \u2014 bet-by-bet breakdown with payout tables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A craps table looks like a cockpit. 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