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 Mathematics of Free Odds
In every other game, the casino pays out winning bets at slightly less than the true, actual mathematical probability of the event occurring.
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 rollIt dilutes the overall house edge of your entire craps session significantlyYou must place a standard Pass Line bet first before you can "Take the Odds"
Where to Put Your Chips
There is no clearly marked box labeled "Odds"; you must know exactly where to place your chips to execute the bet.
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.
The 3-4-5x Odds System
The standard structure utilized by almost all major Las Vegas casinos is the mathematically elegant "3-4-5x Odds" system.
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.
Point RolledMax Odds Allowed (3-4-5x System)Example (On a $10 Pass Bet)6 or 85x Pass Line Bet$50 Max Odds4 or 103x Pass Line Bet$30 Max Odds
By keeping your Pass Line bet small and aggressively maximizing your Odds bet, you reduce the casino's overall advantage to nearly zero.
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The Best Bet in the Entire Casino
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