How to Play Craps: Rules, Payouts and Odds

Craps is one of the most thrilling games you'll find at the casino—it’s loud, energetic, and full of action. In this guide, we’ll break down the basics of how the game works, including the main rules, popular bet types, payouts, and odds, so you’ll feel confident stepping up to the table.

From the classic Pass Line bet to Come bets and Odds bets, we’ll walk you through what each one means and how to use them to your advantage.

How to Play Craps

Craps is a dice game where players bet on the outcome of a roll or series of rolls. It all starts with what's called the come-out roll—the first roll of the round. If the shooter (the person rolling the dice) rolls a 7 or 11, it's an instant win. But if they roll a 2, 3, or 12, that's called “crapping out,” and it's an immediate loss.

If any other number is rolled—4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10—that number becomes the point. From there, the goal is simple: the shooter keeps rolling and tries to hit that point number again before rolling a 7. If they do, it’s a win, and the game resets for the next round. But if a 7 comes up first, that’s called a “seven out,” and the shooter loses, passing the dice to the next player.

While the main action revolves around the shooter’s roll, players at the table can make all kinds of other bets—like the Pass Line, Come Bets, or Odds Bets—each offering different odds and payout possibilities.

Сraps Bets & Payouts

Craps Odds