Once a shooter makes a point, you may make a “place bet” on numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. “Don’t pass” or “don’t come” bets are in reverse: you must lay the odds in order to win. Payoffs are: 2 to 1 on 4 and 10, 3 to 2 for 5 and 9, 6 to 5 on 6 and 8.

Once a point is made on the first roll or a come point on a succeeding roll, you may take the odds and win if the point or come points are made before a 7. Any other number rolled becomes your “come point” and if repeated you lose. You win if 2 or 3 roll (12 is a tie), and lose if 7 or 11 roll. Made anytime after the first roll when a shooter has a point to make. Any other number becomes your “come point” and must be repeated for you to win before a 7 rolls. You win on a 7 or 11 and lose on a 2, 3 or 12. Once a point is established, you lose if the point is thrown and win if a 7 rolls. You lose on the “come out” roll if the shooter rolls a 7 or 11. Don't Pass LineĪn even money bet, which is the opposite of the pass line. Any other number that rolls becomes the “point” and the point must roll again before a 7 to win. You win if a 7 or 11 roll, or lose if 2, 3, or 12 roll (known as “craps”).

The types of wagers that can be made are: Craps TermsĪn even money bet, made on the first roll of the dice (known as the “come out roll”). All wagers must be placed before the shooter throws the dice.

One player, known as the “shooter,” throws the dice at the craps table. Are you wondering how to play craps at a casino? Here are some basics to get you started at a Vegas craps table or craps slot machines. Playing craps in Vegas is an exciting, fast-paced, action-packed game utilizing a pair of dice.

Casino craps table layout