Let me begin by apologizing to our beginner craps players. I pride myself on being a good teacher, but I overlooked the fact the I have not yet written an article dedicated to the free odds bet. I took it for granted that everyone understood what is mathematically the best bet in the game.
However, recently, I started seeing very basic questions about the free odds bet pop up on the RoadGambler YouTube channel.
The odds bet will win if the point assigned to that odds bet rolls before the 7 rolls. For example, if the point is 8, and the 8 rolls before the 7 rolls, then the odds bet will win. If the 7 rolls before the 8 rolls, then the odds bet will lose. Odds bets can also be wagered on Come bets after the Come bet point has been established. Sep 21, 2016 The Odds is like a side bet in craps made after a point is thrown. It pays if the point is thrown before a seven. The odds on the Odds are exactly fair, which zero house edge. To be specific, the Odds pays 2 to 1 on points of 4 and 10, 3 to 2 on a 5 and 9, and 6 to 5 on a 6 and 8. Why most craps players don't bet the Don't Most players bet the Pass Line and the Come, and they avoid the Don't Pass and Don'tCome, even though the Don't side offers slightly better odds. Players then have to make it clear they would like to place a Don't Come bet essentially aiming to win in any situation. For example, if the dice roll a 7, the Don't Pass and Free Odds bets end up winning while the Don't Come bet loses. In case the Don't Come point appears, another Don't Come bet could be added, along with an Odds.
So let's have a simple discussion about the free odds bet.
For purposes of simplicity, I am only going to discuss free odds on the light side, aka the pass and come side. For the dark side of free odds, see this: https://roadgambler.com/casino/darkside/
Also, the free odds are simply referred to as ‘odds'; so going forward, I will use the term ‘odds' in lieu of ‘free odds.
WHAT ARE THE FREE ODDS BET?
The odds bet is a bet that can only be made once the player has bet on the pass line or come bet.
It's mathematically the best bet on the table because the odds pay true odds. That means that, unlike almost every other bet in the casino, the house has no advantage.
Odds bets are usually capped. At most Las Vegas strip properties, the odds bet is capped at a maximum of 3x, 4x, and 5x.
For example, here is a table limit sign at a Las Vegas Strip casino.
Notice that the minimum bet on this table is $15. 3x, 4x, and 5x means that: if the point is 4 or 10, then the maximum odds are 3 times the pass line bet; if the point is 5 or 9, then the maximum odds are 4 times the pass line bet; and if the point is 6 or 8, the maximum odds allowed are 5 times the pass line.
Let's say that you make a $15 pass line bet. That means that in the above picture since the point is 8 (as marked by the white puck), you can bet $75 worth of odds.
Some casinos will allow more free odds. Notice the sign that says 100x. That means if you bet $5, you can bet up to $500 worth of odds.
WIN-LOSS CONDITIONS OF THE ODDS BET
The odds bet will win if the point assigned to that odds bet rolls before the 7 rolls.
For example, if the point is 8, and the 8 rolls before the 7 rolls, then the odds bet will win. If the 7 rolls before the 8 rolls, then the odds bet will lose.
Odds bets can also be wagered on Come bets after the Come bet point has been established. Be warned that typically if the bettor has a live come bet with odds, and the pass line has just won, then the next roll will be a come out roll for the pass line. In that case, the odds bet attached to the come bet will not be working unless the bettor declares the odds to be working.
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND MAKE THE ODDS BET
In the picture below, the two bets that are behind the pass line bet are the odds bet. To make the odds bet, you just position your chips in the area behind your pass line bet, AFTER THE POINT HAS ROLLED.
If you are playing online, the odds bet is made by dragging chips to the area behind your pass line bet, like this…
PAYOUT ON ODDS BET
The most important thing to know about the odds bet is the payout.
App poker dinheiro real. The following are the payouts for each point…
Craps Don't Pass Odds Betting
Point is 4 or 10
Craps Don't Pass Odds Bet Horse Racing
- Odds will pay 2-1.
- For example, if you bet $10 on the odds, you will be paid $20
However, recently, I started seeing very basic questions about the free odds bet pop up on the RoadGambler YouTube channel.
The odds bet will win if the point assigned to that odds bet rolls before the 7 rolls. For example, if the point is 8, and the 8 rolls before the 7 rolls, then the odds bet will win. If the 7 rolls before the 8 rolls, then the odds bet will lose. Odds bets can also be wagered on Come bets after the Come bet point has been established. Sep 21, 2016 The Odds is like a side bet in craps made after a point is thrown. It pays if the point is thrown before a seven. The odds on the Odds are exactly fair, which zero house edge. To be specific, the Odds pays 2 to 1 on points of 4 and 10, 3 to 2 on a 5 and 9, and 6 to 5 on a 6 and 8. Why most craps players don't bet the Don't Most players bet the Pass Line and the Come, and they avoid the Don't Pass and Don'tCome, even though the Don't side offers slightly better odds. Players then have to make it clear they would like to place a Don't Come bet essentially aiming to win in any situation. For example, if the dice roll a 7, the Don't Pass and Free Odds bets end up winning while the Don't Come bet loses. In case the Don't Come point appears, another Don't Come bet could be added, along with an Odds.
So let's have a simple discussion about the free odds bet.
For purposes of simplicity, I am only going to discuss free odds on the light side, aka the pass and come side. For the dark side of free odds, see this: https://roadgambler.com/casino/darkside/
Also, the free odds are simply referred to as ‘odds'; so going forward, I will use the term ‘odds' in lieu of ‘free odds.
WHAT ARE THE FREE ODDS BET?
The odds bet is a bet that can only be made once the player has bet on the pass line or come bet.
It's mathematically the best bet on the table because the odds pay true odds. That means that, unlike almost every other bet in the casino, the house has no advantage.
Odds bets are usually capped. At most Las Vegas strip properties, the odds bet is capped at a maximum of 3x, 4x, and 5x.
For example, here is a table limit sign at a Las Vegas Strip casino.
Notice that the minimum bet on this table is $15. 3x, 4x, and 5x means that: if the point is 4 or 10, then the maximum odds are 3 times the pass line bet; if the point is 5 or 9, then the maximum odds are 4 times the pass line bet; and if the point is 6 or 8, the maximum odds allowed are 5 times the pass line.
Let's say that you make a $15 pass line bet. That means that in the above picture since the point is 8 (as marked by the white puck), you can bet $75 worth of odds.
Some casinos will allow more free odds. Notice the sign that says 100x. That means if you bet $5, you can bet up to $500 worth of odds.
WIN-LOSS CONDITIONS OF THE ODDS BET
The odds bet will win if the point assigned to that odds bet rolls before the 7 rolls.
For example, if the point is 8, and the 8 rolls before the 7 rolls, then the odds bet will win. If the 7 rolls before the 8 rolls, then the odds bet will lose.
Odds bets can also be wagered on Come bets after the Come bet point has been established. Be warned that typically if the bettor has a live come bet with odds, and the pass line has just won, then the next roll will be a come out roll for the pass line. In that case, the odds bet attached to the come bet will not be working unless the bettor declares the odds to be working.
HOW TO IDENTIFY AND MAKE THE ODDS BET
In the picture below, the two bets that are behind the pass line bet are the odds bet. To make the odds bet, you just position your chips in the area behind your pass line bet, AFTER THE POINT HAS ROLLED.
If you are playing online, the odds bet is made by dragging chips to the area behind your pass line bet, like this…
PAYOUT ON ODDS BET
The most important thing to know about the odds bet is the payout.
App poker dinheiro real. The following are the payouts for each point…
Craps Don't Pass Odds Betting
Point is 4 or 10
Craps Don't Pass Odds Bet Horse Racing
- Odds will pay 2-1.
- For example, if you bet $10 on the odds, you will be paid $20
Point is 5 or 9
- Odds will pay 3-2.
- For example, if you bet $10 on the odds, you will be paid $15.
- When betting odds on the 5 or 9, always make sure that you bet in even dollar increments. For example, if you bet $5, you will be penalized. True odds payout would be $7.50, but since most casinos do not have 50 cent chips, the casino will round down and pay $7.
Point is 6 or 8
- Odds will pay 6-5.
- For example, if you bet $10 on the odds, you will be paid $12.
- Always bet in $5 increments, or else you will be penalized. The casino will round down from the true odds payout.
FINAL ADVICE
When in doubt about how much to bet, follow this one simple rule about how much to bet on free odds: Bet in $10 increments.
If you bet in $10 increments, you will always have the correct odds bet. Make sure that the $10 increment does not go over the maximum odds allowed.
Play responsibly and enjoy!
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Not as many people put free odds behind come and don't come bets. Nevertheless, you can place odds behind both of these wagers.
The process works almost exactly the same as with pass line and don't pass line bets. The only difference is the nature of come and don't come.
Come and don't come bets have the same rules as pass line and don't pass line, respectively. The exception, though, is that you must wait for a point number to be established before making eitherof these wagers.
Here's an example of making a come bet.
- The shooter rolls a 4, thus establishing a point
- You make a come wager
- The shooter's next roll now becomes the come out roll for your come bet
- The shooter tosses a 6, thus establishing a point
- You take odds on the 6, meaning that your potential payout and true odds are both 6:5
Essentially, come and don't come are like your own personal pass line and don't pass line wagers. You can make these bets any time after the shooter's initial point has been established and backthem with odds.
Many players stick to backing pass line and don't pass line with free odds because it's easy to do so at the start of a new shooter's round.
But the methodology for backing come and don't come bets with odds is almost the same. You just need to deal with more chaos since you're doing so in the middle of a shooter's turn.
When you do back come and don't come bets with odds, place your chips above the respective space. Also, notify the dealer so that they don't mistake your free odds for another come or don't comewager.
