Calculate house edge, lay odds payouts, and expected value for the Don't Pass bet in craps. One of the lowest house edge bets in the casino.
Combined House Edge
1.360%
Base House Edge
1.36%
Lay Odds Payout
83%
Lay 1.2:1
Expected Loss/Bet
$0.1360
Don't Pass line bet
How much odds to lay
Point affects lay odds payout
When you lay odds on Don't Pass, you're betting that 7 comes before the point. Since 7 is more likely than any point number, you must bet more to win less:
| Aspect | Don't Pass | Pass Line |
|---|---|---|
| House Edge | 1.36% | 1.41% |
| Come-out Win | 2 or 3 | 7 or 11 |
| Come-out Lose | 7 or 11 | 2, 3, or 12 |
| Push | 12 (bar) | None |
| Social Factor | Against table | With table |
Don't Pass is the opposite of Pass Line. You win on come-out 2 or 3, lose on 7 or 11, push on 12 (bar). After a point is set, you win when 7 rolls before the point. It has a 1.36% house edge, slightly better than Pass Line.
Mathematically, Don't Pass is slightly better (1.36% vs 1.41% house edge). However, many players avoid it because you're betting against shooters and the table. Either bet with odds is among the best bets in the casino.
When laying odds, you're betting that 7 comes before the point. Since 7 is more likely, you bet more to win less. For example, on point 4, you lay $20 to win $10 (2:1 odds for the house). The odds bet has 0% house edge.
Bar 12 means if 12 rolls on the come-out, Don't Pass pushes (ties) instead of winning. This gives the house its edge. Some casinos bar 2 instead. Without barring a number, Don't Pass would have a player advantage.
Quick-start with common scenarios
Combined House Edge
1.360%
Base House Edge
1.36%
Lay Odds Payout
83%
Lay 1.2:1
Expected Loss/Bet
$0.1360