Craps Any Craps Bet Calculator: Betting on 2-3-12

Any Craps is a one-roll bet that wins if 2, 3, or 12 hits. Our calculator shows the 7:1 payout, 11.11% probability, and why this proposition bet carries one of the higher house edges on the craps table.

What Is an Any Craps Bet?

Any Craps (also called "Three Way Craps") is a single-roll wager that wins if the next roll is 2, 3, or 12—the craps numbers. It pays 7:1 but hits only 11.11% of the time, giving the house a significant 11.11% edge.

Quick Answer: Any Craps = one-roll bet on 2, 3, or 12. Pays 7:1 (some tables 8 for 1 = same thing). Probability: 4/36 = 11.11%. House edge: 11.11%. Located in center proposition area. Often used to "insure" pass line bets on come-out. High edge makes it poor long-term choice.

How to Use Our Calculator

Use the Any Craps Calculator →

Enter your bet to see payout and expected value.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Enter Bet Amount: Your wager

2. View Probability: Win chance

3. Calculate Payout: If craps rolls

4. See Expected Value: Per bet EV

5. Compare to Pass Line: Edge difference

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Bet Amount	Your wager	$5
Win Probability	Craps chance	11.11%
Payout	If 2, 3, or 12	7:1 ($35)
Expected Value	Per bet	-$0.56
House Edge	Casino advantage	11.11%

Probability Breakdown

Ways to Roll Craps

Two (2): 1 way (1-1)
Three (3): 2 ways (1-2, 2-1)
Twelve (12): 1 way (6-6)

Total craps combinations: 4
Total possible outcomes: 36

Probability: 4/36 = 11.11%

Odds Calculation

Fair odds: (36-4)/4 = 32:4 = 8:1

Casino pays: 7:1

Shortfall: 1 unit per 8 wagered
House edge: 1/9 = 11.11%

Expected Value

$10 Any Craps bet:

Win: 11.11% × $70 = $7.78
Lose: 88.89% × $10 = $8.89

EV = $7.78 - $8.89 = -$1.11

Lose $1.11 per $10 bet on average

Payout Variations

7:1 Payout (Standard)

Bet $5, win $35
Total return: $40 (including bet)

Most common format
Clear 7:1 odds posted

8 for 1 (Same Thing)

"8 for 1" = "7 to 1"

Bet $5, receive $40 total
(Your $5 is included in the 8)

Same payout, different wording
Don't be fooled by "8"

Comparing Formats

7 to 1: Bet $5, win $35, keep $5 = $40
8 for 1: Bet $5, receive $40 = $40

Identical outcome
Different presentation
"For" includes your bet
"To" is on top of your bet

Any Craps as Insurance

Come-Out Roll "Protection"

Pass line bettors sometimes use:

$10 pass line bet
$1 any craps "insurance"

If 7 or 11 rolls: Win $10, lose $1 = +$9
If craps rolls: Lose $10, win $7 = -$3
If point: Continue, lose $1

Reduces variance slightly
Increases overall cost

Insurance Math

Come-out probabilities:
7/11 wins: 8/36 = 22.22%
Craps loses: 4/36 = 11.11%
Point set: 24/36 = 66.67%

Without insurance ($10 pass):
EV = 0.2222($10) - 0.1111($10) = +$1.11

With insurance ($10 pass + $1 any craps):
Pass EV: +$1.11
Any craps EV: -$0.11
Net: +$1.00

Insurance costs $0.11 per come-out
Reduces win rate on 7/11
Softens craps loss

Why Insurance Fails Long-Term

Every any craps bet: -11.11% edge

"Protection" just means:
Paying house edge twice
On pass AND any craps

Better strategy:
Accept come-out variance
Don't add extra edge bets

Comparison to Other Propositions

Center Bets Comparison

Bet           | Payout | Probability | Edge
--------------|--------|-------------|------
Any Craps     | 7:1    | 11.11%      | 11.11%
Any Seven     | 4:1    | 16.67%      | 16.67%
Yo (11)       | 15:1   | 5.56%       | 11.11%
Horn (split)  | Varies | 16.67%      | 12.5%
Hard 4/10     | 7:1    | 2.78%       | 11.11%
Hard 6/8      | 9:1    | 2.78%       | 9.09%

All have high edges
Pass/don't pass much better

Any Craps vs Specific Numbers

Any Craps (2,3,12): 7:1, 11.11% edge
Snake Eyes (2): 30:1, 13.89% edge
Ace-Deuce (3): 15:1, 11.11% edge
Boxcars (12): 30:1, 13.89% edge

Any craps = diversified version
Same general poor value

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Single Any Craps Bet

$5 on Any Craps:

Roll result: 3 (craps!)
Payout: $5 × 7 = $35

If roll was 8:
Lose $5

Hit rate: ~1 in 9 rolls
Short-term wins possible
Long-term: -11.11%

Example 2: Insurance Gone Wrong

$25 pass + $5 any craps for 10 come-outs:

Typical distribution:
2 sevens: +$50 pass, -$10 AC = +$40
1 eleven: +$25 pass, -$5 AC = +$20
1 craps: -$25 pass, +$35 AC = +$10
6 points: $0 pass (ongoing), -$30 AC = -$30

Total: +$40 +$20 +$10 -$30 = +$40

Without insurance (+$25 pass only):
2 sevens: +$50
1 eleven: +$25
1 craps: -$25
6 points: $0
Total: +$50

Insurance cost: $10
Not worth it

Example 3: Session Tracking

50 rolls with Any Craps bets at $3:

Expected craps: 50 × 11.11% = 5.6 (call it 6)
Expected non-craps: 44

Wins: 6 × $21 = $126
Losses: 44 × $3 = $132

Net: -$6 (matches ~11% edge)

Example 4: Why Players Use It

Psychology:
"I keep rolling craps!"
"Let me bet on it"

Reality:
Craps still only 11.11%
Confirmation bias
Memorable when craps hits
Forget the many misses

Strategy Assessment

When Players Use Any Craps

Common scenarios:
- Come-out "insurance"
- "Hot shooter" superstition
- Quick action seeking
- Don't understand edge

None are mathematically justified
All cost 11.11% edge

Better Alternatives

Instead of any craps:

For lower edge:
- Pass line (1.41%)
- Don't pass (1.36%)
- Place 6/8 (1.52%)

For prop action:
- Hard 6/8 (9.09%)
- Field bet (5.56% or 2.78%)

All better than 11.11%

The Real Cost

$5 any craps bets, 100 rolls:
Expected loss: $5 × 100 × 11.11% = $55.55

Same $500 on pass line:
Expected loss: $500 × 1.41% = $7.05

Massive difference
Center bets are expensive

Common Mistakes

1. Regular Insurance

Mistake: Always bet any craps on come-out Problem: Adds 11.11% edge bet Fix: Accept pass line variance

2. Chasing Craps Numbers

Mistake: "Due for a craps roll" Problem: Independent events Fix: Probability doesn't change

3. Thinking 8-for-1 Is Better

Mistake: "8 for 1 beats 7 to 1!" Problem: They're identical Fix: Understand payout notation

4. Ignoring the Edge

Mistake: "It's only $1 bets" Problem: 11.11% adds up Fix: Avoid regardless of size

Frequently Asked Questions

Is any craps a good bet?

No. The 11.11% house edge is much higher than pass (1.41%) or place 6/8 (1.52%). It's among the worst bets on the table.

What's the difference between 7:1 and 8 for 1?

They're the same payout. "7 to 1" means you win 7 plus keep your bet. "8 for 1" means your total return is 8 (including your original bet).

Should I use any craps as insurance?

No. While it softens come-out craps losses, the 11.11% edge costs more than the protection provides. Better to accept variance on pass line.

What are the craps numbers?

2, 3, and 12 are the craps numbers. On a come-out roll, these cause pass line bets to lose immediately.

How often does any craps hit?

11.11% of rolls, or about 1 in 9. Not rare, but the 7:1 payout doesn't cover the odds fairly.

Is there any time to bet any craps?

For entertainment only with money you expect to lose. Never as a strategic bet—the math is firmly against it.

Pro Tips

• Skip entirely: 11.11% edge is brutal

• No insurance: Adds cost to pass line

• Same payout: 7:1 = 8 for 1

• Center = expensive: All props carry high edge

• Pass/don't pass: Stick to low-edge bets

Related Calculators

• Craps Odds Calculator - All bet types
• Craps Field Bet Calculator - Another one-roll
• Craps Pass Line Calculator - Best bet
• Craps Expected Value Calculator - EV analysis
• House Edge Calculator - Compare bets

Conclusion

Any Craps covers 2, 3, and 12 for a 7:1 payout—but the 11.11% house edge makes it one of the worst bets on the craps table. Our calculator reveals why this proposition bet costs far more than the low-edge pass line alternative.

Calculate Any Craps Odds Now →

That 7:1 payout on craps numbers looks attractive until you see the 11.11% house edge. Our calculator proves why any craps—especially as "insurance"—costs more than it protects, making the simple pass line bet the smarter choice.