Calculate the house edge for any craps bet. See how taking odds behind your Pass Line or Don't Pass bet dramatically reduces the overall house advantage.
Combined House Edge
0.352%
Reduced from 1.41%
Total Bet
$40
$10 + $30 odds
Expected Loss
$0
Per resolution
75.0% reduction in house edge with 3x odds
| Odds | Total Bet | Combined Edge | Expected Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0x | $10 | 1.410% | $0 |
| 1x | $20 | 0.705% | $0 |
| 2x | $30 | 0.470% | $0 |
| 3x | $40 | 0.352% | $0 |
| 5x | $60 | 0.235% | $0 |
| 10x | $110 | 0.128% | $0 |
* Expected loss calculated per bet resolution with $10 base bet
The Pass Line has a 1.41% house edge - one of the best bets in any casino. Taking 3x-4x-5x odds can reduce the combined edge to under 0.4%. Don't Pass is slightly better at 1.36%. Avoid proposition bets with edges over 10%.
House edge represents the casino's mathematical advantage. A 1.41% edge on Pass Line means that for every $100 wagered, the casino expects to keep $1 on average. This is calculated over thousands of bets.
Odds bets are unique in casino gambling - they pay true odds with zero house edge. While you can't eliminate the edge on your base bet, adding odds dilutes the overall edge. With 10x odds, your combined edge drops to just 0.18%.
The Pass Line has a 1.41% house edge. This means for every $100 wagered over time, you can expect to lose $1.41 on average. This is one of the best bets in any casino game.
Odds bets have 0% house edge - they pay true odds. While you can't eliminate the 1.41% edge on your Pass Line bet, adding odds dilutes the overall edge. With 3x odds ($30 odds on $10 Pass), your combined edge drops to about 0.47%.
Don't Pass has a 1.36% edge vs Pass Line's 1.41%. The difference comes from 12 pushing on Don't Pass instead of losing. However, many players prefer Pass Line for the social aspect of rooting with the shooter.
Proposition bets have terrible odds: Any Seven (16.67%), Snake Eyes/Boxcars (13.89%), Hardways (9-11%), and Any Craps (11.11%). Big 6/8 at 9.09% is also poor - Place 6/8 at 1.52% is far better.
Take as much as the casino allows (often 3x-4x-5x or even 10x/100x). The more odds you take, the lower your combined house edge. However, this also increases variance, so adjust based on your bankroll and risk tolerance.
Quick-start with common scenarios
Combined House Edge
0.352%
Reduced from 1.41%
Total Bet
$40
$10 + $30 odds
Expected Loss
$0
Per resolution
75.0% reduction in house edge with 3x odds