Craps Any Seven Calculator: Big Red, Bigger Loss

Any seven (also called "Big Red") is tempting—seven is the most common roll. But this one-roll proposition bet carries a crushing 16.67% house edge, making it the worst standard bet on the craps table.

What Is the Any Seven Bet?

Any seven is a one-roll bet that wins if 7 appears on the next throw. Placed in the center proposition area, it pays 4:1. Sounds reasonable since 7 is the most frequent roll, but the payout shortchanges true odds dramatically.

Quick Answer: Any seven wins 16.67% of the time (6 ways out of 36). True odds: 5:1. Casino pays: 4:1. House edge: 16.67%—the highest on the standard craps layout. Betting $5 on any seven costs $0.83 in expected value every roll. Avoid this bet entirely. The pass line at 1.41% edge is 12× better.

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Enter bet amount to see exact probability and expected loss.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Enter Bet Amount: Your wager
View Win Probability: 16.67%
See True Odds: 5:1
Compare to Payout: 4:1
Calculate House Edge: 16.67%

Input Fields Explained

Field	Description	Example
Bet Amount	Wager	$5
Win Probability	6/36	16.67%
True Odds	Fair payout	5:1
Actual Payout	Casino pays	4:1
House Edge	Casino advantage	16.67%
Expected Loss	Per bet average	$0.83

The Mathematics

Dice Combinations for Seven

Ways to roll 7:
1+6 = 7
2+5 = 7
3+4 = 7
4+3 = 7
5+2 = 7
6+1 = 7

Total: 6 ways out of 36
Probability: 6/36 = 16.67%

Payout Analysis

True odds: 30:6 = 5:1
Casino pays: 4:1

$5 bet:
Win: $20 (4:1)
Fair win: $25 (5:1)
Shortchanged: $5 per win

Over 6 wins (36 rolls expected):
Lost value: $30
House edge: $30/($5 × 36) = 16.67%

Expected Value Calculation

$5 any seven bet:

Win: $20 × 16.67% = $3.33
Lose: -$5 × 83.33% = -$4.17

EV = $3.33 - $4.17 = -$0.84
House edge: 16.67%

Comparison to Other Craps Bets

House Edge Rankings

Bet	House Edge
Pass/Don't Pass	1.36-1.41%
Come/Don't Come	1.36-1.41%
Place 6/8	1.52%
Field (triple 12)	2.78%
Place 5/9	4.00%
Place 4/10	6.67%
Hard 6/8	9.09%
Hard 4/10	11.11%
Any Seven	16.67%
Any Craps	11.11%

Any seven is the worst standard bet available.

Cost Per Hour Comparison

$5 bets, 100 rolls/hour:

Pass line: $5 × 100 × 1.41% = $7.05/hour
Place 6: $5 × 100 × 1.52% = $7.60/hour
Any seven: $5 × 100 × 16.67% = $83.35/hour

Any seven costs 12× more than pass line

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Single Bet Analysis

Bet: $10 on any seven

Expected outcome:

Win probability: 16.67%
Win amount: $40 (4:1)
Lose probability: 83.33%
Lose amount: $10

EV = ($40 × 0.167) - ($10 × 0.833)
EV = $6.68 - $8.33 = -$1.65

Losing $1.65 per $10 bet
16.5% of your money gone

Example 2: Session Simulation

Strategy: $5 any seven every roll for 100 rolls

Expected results:

Wins: ~17 times × $20 = $340
Losses: ~83 times × $5 = $415

Net expected: -$75 (on $500 wagered)
Actual loss rate: 15-18% variance

Example 3: Why Sevens Tempt

Shooter establishes point of 4:

Thought process:

"Seven is more likely than 4!"
(True: 6 vs 3 combinations)

"I'll bet any seven!"
Problem: Paying 4:1 instead of fair 5:1
Even being "right" loses money

Example 4: Hourly Devastation

Aggressive any seven player:

Bets: $10 any seven
Frequency: 50 times per hour
Expected loss: $10 × 50 × 16.67% = $83.35

Per 4-hour session: $333 expected loss
Compare to pass line at same volume: $28

Why Any Seven Exists

Casino Perspective

Appeals to:
- "Seven is most common" logic
- Quick action seekers
- Players who misunderstand odds

Provides:
- 16.67% return on each bet
- Extremely profitable
- Catches uninformed players

The Psychological Trap

True facts:
- Seven IS most common (6/36)
- Seven DOES appear often
- Wins DO happen

Missing piece:
- Payout is not fair
- 4:1 vs 5:1 destroys value
- Frequency doesn't overcome bad odds

Seven on Hop

Specific seven: 3-4, 2-5, or 1-6
Pays 15:1 on exact combination
Probability: 2/36 = 5.56%
House edge: 11.11%

Better than any seven but still bad

Any Craps

Wins on 2, 3, or 12
Probability: 4/36 = 11.11%
Pays 7:1
House edge: 11.11%

Also terrible, but better than any seven

The Horn

Splits bet on 2, 3, 11, 12
Various probabilities
Combined house edge: ~12.5%

Still very bad

When Players Bet Any Seven

Insurance Thinking

"My pass line bet is losing to 7"
"I'll bet any seven as insurance"

Problem:
Adding a 16.67% edge bet to a 1.41% bet
Combined result: Much worse
Insurance here costs more than it protects

Streak Superstition

"Seven hasn't hit in 10 rolls"
"It's due!"

Reality:
Each roll is independent
Probability still 16.67%
No dice have memory

Common Mistakes

1. Thinking Any Seven Is Smart

Mistake: "Seven is most common, so this bet makes sense" Problem: Payout ratio matters more than frequency Fix: Compare true odds to payouts

2. Using as "Insurance"

Mistake: Hedge other bets with any seven Problem: Terrible insurance premium (16.67%) Fix: Accept variance on good bets

3. Chasing Sevens

Mistake: Bet any seven after it hasn't appeared Problem: Gambler's fallacy + terrible odds Fix: Understand independence

4. Excitement Betting

Mistake: Throw chips on any seven for action Problem: Fastest way to lose money Fix: Stick to pass/come with odds

Frequently Asked Questions

If seven is most common, why is this bet bad?

The 4:1 payout doesn't match the 5:1 true odds. Being right 16.67% of the time doesn't help when you're underpaid every win.

Are there any scenarios where any seven makes sense?

Mathematically, no. Some say as a "desperation hedge" on large place bets, but even then, the math is negative.

How does any seven compare to lottery?

Lottery typically has 50% house edge. Any seven at 16.67% is better than lottery but far worse than any table game.

Do dealers push any seven bets?

Some dealers encourage proposition bets for tips. Don't fall for it. They make their money regardless of your wins.

Why do casinos even offer this bet?

Profit. 16.67% return is exceptional for the house. It preys on misunderstanding of probability.

What should I bet instead?

Pass or don't pass (1.36-1.41% edge), come bets, or place 6/8 (1.52%). Anything with odds is dramatically better.

Pro Tips

Never bet any seven: No exceptions, no circumstances
Understand true odds: 5:1 vs 4:1 creates massive edge
Avoid center bets generally: All propositions carry high edges
Stick to pass/come with odds: Best bets on the table
Frequency ≠ value: Most common roll doesn't mean best bet

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Conclusion

Any seven is a sucker bet—the most common roll with the worst house edge. Our calculator proves the mathematics: 16.67% of every dollar wagered goes to the house, making this the fastest way to lose money at the craps table.

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