The Best Bet In The Entire Casino

The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.


This secret wager is universally known among veteran players as the "Free Odds" bet, or simply "Taking the Odds."

The Zero Percent House Edge Explained

In every other game, the casino pays out winning bets at slightly less than the true, actual mathematical probability of the event occurring.


The Craps Free Odds bet is the single, glorious exception to this universal rule of casino mathematics.

There is no specific box or printed text on the craps table for the Odds betIt is a "secret" bet placed directly behind your original Pass Line chipsProfessional craps players place the absolute maximum Odds bet allowed on every single roll
Mechanics of the Free Odds Bet

Because the casino makes zero profit from this wager, they completely refuse to advertise its existence on the physical table layout.


Once the Point is established, you simply take your extra chips and place them on the blank felt directly behind your original Pass Line bet.

Understanding Maximum Odds Limits

Because the Odds bet yields zero profit, casinos aggressively limit exactly how much money you are allowed to place behind your Pass Line bet.


A smart craps strategy requires placing the absolute table minimum on the Pass Line, and backing it up with the maximum Free Odds you can afford.

Betting StrategyOverall House EdgePlayer RatingPass Line Only1.41%AveragePass Line + 5x Odds0.33%Expert / Optimal

Step up to the loud table, establish the point, and proudly place your chips in the blank space behind the line.