The Best Bet in the Entire Casino
The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.
Astonishingly, this specific bet is the only wager in the entire casino that carries an absolute, mathematical house edge of precisely zero percent.
Why the Odds Bet is Perfect
For example, if the true odds of winning are 2 to 1, the casino will only pay you 1.5 to 1, keeping the difference as their guaranteed profit.
If you place an Odds bet and win, the casino pays you exactly, perfectly at “true odds,” keeping absolutely zero mathematical edge for themselves.
- There is no specific box or printed text on the craps table for the Odds bet
- It is a “secret” bet placed directly behind your original Pass Line chips
- Professional craps players place the absolute maximum Odds bet allowed on every single roll
Mechanics of the Free Odds Bet
To place an Odds bet, you must first place a standard “Pass Line” bet and wait for the shooter to establish a “Point” number.
Once the Point is established, you simply take your extra chips and place them on the blank felt directly behind your original Pass Line bet.
Understanding Maximum Odds Limits
This simply means you can bet 3 times your Pass Line bet if the Point is 4 or 10, 4 times if the Point is 5 or 9, and 5 times if the Point is 6 or 8.
A smart craps strategy requires placing the absolute table minimum on the Pass Line, and backing it up with the maximum Free Odds you can afford.
| Betting Strategy | Overall House Edge | Player Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Line Only | 1.41% | Average |
| Pass Line + 5x Odds | 0.33% | Expert / Optimal |
The Craps Free Odds bet is a beautiful, hidden mathematical anomaly in an industry designed specifically to drain your wallet.