Craps Don't Pass Calculator

Calculate house edge, lay odds payouts, and expected value for the Don't Pass bet in craps. One of the lowest house edge bets in the casino.

Formula:Combined Edge = (Base Bet × 1.36%) / (Base + Odds)

Combined House Edge

1.360%

Base House Edge

1.36%

Lay Odds Payout

83%

Lay 1.2:1

Expected Loss/Bet

$0.1360

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Don't Pass line bet

How much odds to lay

Point affects lay odds payout

Understanding Lay Odds

When you lay odds on Don't Pass, you're betting that 7 comes before the point. Since 7 is more likely than any point number, you must bet more to win less:

4 or 10
Lay $2 to win $1
5 or 9
Lay $3 to win $2
6 or 8
Lay $6 to win $5

Don't Pass vs Pass Line

AspectDon't PassPass Line
House Edge1.36%1.41%
Come-out Win2 or 37 or 11
Come-out Lose7 or 112, 3, or 12
Push12 (bar)None
Social FactorAgainst tableWith table

Key Facts

  • •Don't Pass house edge: 1.36% (slightly better than Pass Line)
  • •Bar 12 creates the house edge - without it, players would have the advantage
  • •Lay odds have 0% house edge, reducing overall edge
  • •You're betting against the shooter and table - socially unpopular
  • •Combined with max odds, effective house edge can be under 0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Don't Pass bet in craps?

Don't Pass is the opposite of Pass Line. You win on come-out 2 or 3, lose on 7 or 11, push on 12 (bar). After a point is set, you win when 7 rolls before the point. It has a 1.36% house edge, slightly better than Pass Line.

Should I play Don't Pass or Pass Line?

Mathematically, Don't Pass is slightly better (1.36% vs 1.41% house edge). However, many players avoid it because you're betting against shooters and the table. Either bet with odds is among the best bets in the casino.

How do lay odds work on Don't Pass?

When laying odds, you're betting that 7 comes before the point. Since 7 is more likely, you bet more to win less. For example, on point 4, you lay $20 to win $10 (2:1 odds for the house). The odds bet has 0% house edge.

What is "bar 12" in Don't Pass?

Bar 12 means if 12 rolls on the come-out, Don't Pass pushes (ties) instead of winning. This gives the house its edge. Some casinos bar 2 instead. Without barring a number, Don't Pass would have a player advantage.