Craps Terms – An Essential Glossary for Understanding the Game

A fundamental bet placed before the come-out roll. It wins on a 7 or 11, and loses on a 2, 3, or 12.

• Wins if the point is rolled again before a 7.
• Loses if a 7 is rolled after the point is established.
• House edge: ~1.41%.
• Allows for an odds bet with zero house edge.

The first roll of a round, determining whether the player wins, loses, or establishes a point.

• Winning roll: 7 or 11.
• Losing roll: 2, 3, or 12.
• Establishes point if 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 is rolled.
• Signals shift to point phase of the round.

The number rolled on the come-out (if not a win/loss), which becomes the target for the shooter.

• Possible values: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10.
• Shooter aims to re-roll this number before a 7.
• Determines ongoing state of several bets.
• Odds bets are typically added after point is set.

The active player rolling the dice until a seven out occurs.

• Must place a Pass/Don’t Pass bet to become shooter.
• Continues rolling until a Seven Out.
• Shooter role moves clockwise.
• Affects pace and flow of the game.

Occurs when a 7 is rolled after a point has been established, ending the shooter’s turn.

• Ends the current round.
• Pass Line, Come, and Place bets lose.
• Don’t Pass and Don’t Come bets win.
• Table is cleared of many active bets.

A come-out roll result of 2, 3, or 12, causing an automatic loss for Pass Line bets.

• Pass Line loses on 2, 3, or 12.
• Don’t Pass wins on 2 or 3, pushes on 12.
• Often part of side bets for higher payouts.
• Indicates immediate round outcome.

A come-out roll of 7 or 11, which results in an immediate win for Pass Line bets.

• Pass Line wins on 7 or 11.
• Don’t Pass loses.
• Ends round immediately.
• Considered the most favorable come-out result.

A bet made on specific numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) to be rolled before a 7.

• Can be placed anytime after come-out.
• Wins if chosen number is rolled before a 7.
• Pays variable odds depending on number.
• Popular mid-round betting option.

A wager that a number (4, 6, 8, or 10) will be rolled as a pair before a 7 or the number in another form.

• Wins only with matching doubles (e.g., 3+3 for 6).
• Loses if the number is rolled “easy” or a 7 appears.
• Hard 6/8 pays 9:1; Hard 4/10 pays 7:1.
• High-risk, high-reward bet.

The dealer who uses a stick to manage the dice and announces roll outcomes.

• Directs dice to the shooter.
• Calls results of each roll aloud.
• Manages pace and flow of the game.
• Often assists with side bets and etiquette enforcement.