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

For example, if the true odds of winning are 2 to 1, the casino will only pay you 1.5 to 1, keeping the difference as their guaranteed profit.

It is the only time in your life you will ever engage in a perfectly fair, 50/50 mathematical coin flip against a multi-billion dollar casino corporation.

• Winning Odds bets are paid out exactly at the true mathematical probability of the roll
• It dilutes the overall house edge of your entire craps session significantly
• You must place a standard Pass Line bet first before you can "Take the Odds"

Where to Put Your Chips

To place an Odds bet, you must first place a standard "Pass Line" bet and wait for the shooter to establish a "Point" number.

You do not need to say anything to the dealer; placing the chips directly behind your line bet universally signals that you are "Taking the Odds."

How Much Can You Bet on Odds?

This simply means you can bet 3 times your Pass Line bet if the Point is 4 or 10, 4 times if the Point is 5 or 9, and 5 times if the Point is 6 or 8.

For example, if you bet $10 on the Pass Line, and the Point becomes an 8, you can place a maximum of $50 in Free Odds behind it.

By keeping your Pass Line bet small and aggressively maximizing your Odds bet, you reduce the casino's overall advantage to nearly zero.