Calculate the house edge and expected value for the Field bet in craps. Compare different payout structures to find the best tables.
House Edge = 1 - (Expected Return / Bet)House Edge
2.78%
Win Probability
44.4%
16 ways out of 36
Expected Loss
$0.278
Per bet
Amount wagered on the Field
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| Total | Ways | Result | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | WIN | 2:1 |
| 3 | 2 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 4 | 3 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 5 | 4 | LOSE | - |
| 6 | 5 | LOSE | - |
| 7 | 6 | LOSE | - |
| 8 | 5 | LOSE | - |
| 9 | 4 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 10 | 3 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 11 | 2 | WIN | 1:1 |
| 12 | 1 | WIN | 3:1 |
| Total | 36 | 16 Win / 20 Lose |
The Field is a one-roll bet that wins on 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. It loses on 5, 6, 7, or 8. Most wins pay 1:1, while 2 and 12 pay 2:1 or 3:1 depending on the casino.
With standard 2:1 on both 2 and 12: 5.56%. With 3:1 on 12 (and 2:1 on 2): 2.78%. With 3:1 on both: 0% (fair bet, very rare).
These four numbers have the most ways to be rolled: 5 (4 ways), 6 (5 ways), 7 (6 ways), 8 (5 ways) = 20 total ways. The Field winners only have 16 ways combined, so enhanced payouts on 2 and 12 try to compensate.
At 2.78% (triple 12), it's reasonable for casual play. At 5.56% (double only), it's worse than Pass Line (1.41%). Always look for tables with triple 12 or triple on both 2 and 12.
Quick-start with common scenarios
House Edge
2.78%
Win Probability
44.4%
16 ways out of 36
Expected Loss
$0.278
Per bet