The Don’t Come bet works exactly like the Don’t Pass bet, except it can be placed at any time after the point is established. It carries the same low 1.36% house edge and is the mirror opposite of the Come bet.
Like Don’t Pass, you’re betting against the shooter. Once your Don’t Come bet travels to a number, you win if a 7 rolls before that number. Combined with laying odds (0% house edge), it’s one of the smartest bets available.
Don’t Come Bet Calculator
How the Don’t Come Bet Works
- Place your bet in the Don’t Come area after a point is established
- Next roll: 2 or 3 = WIN. 7 or 11 = LOSE. 12 = PUSH. Any other number = bet moves to that number.
- Once on a number: You win if 7 rolls first. You lose if your number rolls first.
Don’t Come Odds and Payouts
| Bet | Payout | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t Come (base) | 1:1 | 1.36% |
| Lay Odds on 6 or 8 | 5:6 | 0% |
| Lay Odds on 5 or 9 | 2:3 | 0% |
| Lay Odds on 4 or 10 | 1:2 | 0% |
Don’t Come vs. Come Bet
| Factor | Come Bet | Don’t Come |
|---|---|---|
| House Edge | 1.41% | 1.36% |
| Wins on first roll | 7 or 11 (22.22%) | 2 or 3 (8.33%) |
| After moving to number | Win if number rolls first | Win if 7 rolls first |
| Can remove after moving? | No | Yes (but don’t!) |
Don’t Come Strategy
- Lay maximum odds once your bet moves to a number — reduces combined edge to ~0.27%
- Use multiple Don’t Come bets to spread action across several numbers
- Never remove your bet once on a number — you’re favored (7 is more likely than any single number)
- Combine with Don’t Pass for a full “dark side” strategy
Don’t Come FAQs
When can I place a Don’t Come bet?
Any time after a point is established. Unlike Don’t Pass (placed before the come-out), Don’t Come can be placed on any roll during the point phase.
What’s the difference between Don’t Come and Don’t Pass?
The math is identical (1.36% house edge). The only difference is timing — Don’t Pass before come-out, Don’t Come after the point is set.
Final Thoughts
The Don’t Come is the “wrong side” equivalent of the Come bet — same low 1.36% house edge with the ability to lay odds at 0%. Combined with Don’t Pass and maximum lay odds, it forms the most mathematically optimal craps strategy. Use our craps payout calculator to check exact payouts.
