Betting

The number one reason craps players go broke isn’t bad luck — it’s bringing the wrong amount of money to the table. Craps is a high-variance game with big swings in both directions. Without proper bankroll management, even players using the best strategies will bust on a cold streak before […]

The regression strategy in craps is built on one simple idea: start with a large bet, collect one or two quick wins, then immediately “regress” (reduce) your bets to a lower level. This locks in profit early and lets you play the rest of the hand with house money —

“Press” in craps means increasing your bet after a win — usually by adding your winnings (or part of them) back onto the same number. It’s how experienced players turn small bets into large ones during hot rolls, compounding their profits without reaching into their rack for more money. This

The Iron Cross is one of the most popular craps strategies because it feels like you can’t lose — you win on 30 out of 36 possible dice outcomes (83.3%). By combining Place bets on 5, 6, and 8 with a Field bet, you cover every single number except 7.

The 3 Point Molly is one of the most popular low-edge craps strategies. It keeps the mathematical advantage of Pass Line + Odds betting while spreading your action across 3 numbers simultaneously. You always have 3 “points” working — giving you more opportunities to win on each roll while maintaining

There’s no single “best” craps strategy — but there are strategies that give you the lowest house edge, the best chance of walking away with profit, and the most enjoyment for your bankroll. This guide covers every major craps strategy, ranked by risk level and mathematical cost, so you can

Snake eyes in craps is the term for rolling a 1-1 combination on two dice, totaling 2. It’s the lowest possible roll, one of the rarest outcomes (2.78% probability), and one of the most feared results at the craps table — because it’s a losing roll for the majority of

The Hi-Lo bet in craps is a one-roll proposition bet that the next roll will be either a 2 (the lowest possible total, “snake eyes”) or a 12 (the highest possible total, “boxcars”). It pays 15:1 and carries an 11.11% house edge. It’s called “Hi-Lo” because you’re betting on both

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

The Big 6 and Big 8 bets in craps are simple wagers that a 6 or 8 will be rolled before a 7. They pay even money (1:1) and sit in the corner of the craps table layout, easily accessible to players. But here’s the problem — they’re one of