Calculate payouts, win probability, and house edge for craps horn bets. Includes horn high variations and the world (whirl) bet.
Net Payout = (Payout × Units) - Lost UnitsTotal Bet
$4
4 units
House Edge
12.50%
Win Probability
16.67%
Any horn number
Expected Loss
$1
Per bet
Standard horn or high variation
Amount per unit
| Roll | Base Payout | Ways | Net Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (Aces) | 30:1 | 1 | +$27 |
| 3 (Ace-Deuce) | 15:1 | 2 | +$12 |
| 11 (Yo) | 15:1 | 2 | +$12 |
| 12 (Boxcars) | 30:1 | 1 | +$27 |
| Any Other Roll | - | 30 | -$4 |
The horn bet has a 12.50% house edge. Compare this to the Pass Line at 1.41% or Place 6/8 at 1.52%. Horn bets should be considered entertainment, not strategy.
A horn bet is a single bet that covers 2, 3, 11, and 12 simultaneously. It requires 4 units (one on each number) and wins if any of these numbers roll. The payout depends on which number hits, minus the losing units.
A horn high bet is a 5-unit horn where one number gets 2 units instead of 1. "Horn high yo" means 2 units on 11, 1 each on 2, 3, and 12. This increases payout if your high number hits.
The World bet (or Whirl) is a 5-unit bet: 1 unit each on 2, 3, 7, 11, and 12. If 7 rolls, you break even (push). Any other horn number pays its normal amount minus the 4 losing units.
The horn bet combines four high house edge bets into one. Combined house edge is about 12.5%. You are essentially making multiple bad bets at once. Compare to Pass Line at 1.41%.
Quick-start with common scenarios
Total Bet
$4
4 units
House Edge
12.50%
Win Probability
16.67%
Any horn number
Expected Loss
$1
Per bet