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Craps loss calculator

Craps has some of the best and some of the worst bets in the casino on the same table. See what the pass line costs over time.

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Estimated loss

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Lucky player top 10%

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Average player the middle

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Unlucky player bottom 10%

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Chance of profit

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Estimates based on the RTP and pace you entered. Lucky and unlucky outcomes are approximate. How the numbers work

Your balance over time

    Craps odds and house edge

    Pass lineHouse edge 1.41%
    Don't passHouse edge 1.36%
    Odds bet (behind pass)0%, the only bet in the casino with no house edge
    Proposition bets9.09–16.67% (hardways, any craps, any seven)
    Average cost per hour at $10.00 a bet$3.38 ($240.00 wagered)

    The calculator counts pass-line decisions, not rolls. A pass-line bet often takes several rolls to settle, so a table that rolls 60 or more times an hour might settle only about 18 pass-line bets. Each one costs you 1.41% of your bet on average. The calculator uses 24 an hour, which is an estimate.

    Taking odds behind the pass line has no house edge at all, so it lowers the average edge per dollar. It also means putting more money on the table each roll, so your swings get bigger.

    The bets in the middle of the table carry edges from 9.09% (hard 6 or 8) up to 16.67% (any seven). Pick "Any seven" in the calculator above to see what it costs.

    Expected loss = bet × bets per hour × hours played × house edge

    House edges for table games and video poker are exact, worked out from the rules. Slot RTPs vary by game and casino. Bets per hour are estimates, so change them to match how you play. The lucky and unlucky lines are an approximation showing the top and bottom 10% of players.

    Sources

    1. Wizard of Odds: House edge of casino games compared
    2. Global Gaming Business: Player rating errors you are probably making in craps

    FAQ

    What is the best bet in craps?

    Pass or don't pass, backed with odds. The odds bet has no house edge.

    Does dice control work?

    There is no reliable evidence that anyone can control dice thrown under casino rules.

    Why isn't the odds bet marked on the table?

    Because it has no house edge, casinos don't advertise it. You place it behind your pass-line bet after the point is set.

    Do you take money from casinos?

    No. notluck has no casino affiliates and no gambling ads.

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