Best Craps In Vegas
There’s an open window (photo above) that looks onto my single favorite craps table in Las Vegas. The minimum bet at this table is usually $10 on the weekend. The 10x Odds make playing the passline with max odds only $110.
Minimums, Maximums, and Table Odds every damn casino inVegas
- My favorite craps game anywhere in Vegas is at the Golden Gate. The 10x odds hits my sweet spot and since most people don’t max their odds I feel like a high roller with my big $55.
- The Cromwell is one of the best places to play craps in Las Vegas The Cromwell Hotel & Casino has overtaken long-time winner Casino Royale has having the best craps game on the Las Vegas Strip. The Cromwell is the only Strip casino to have 100x odds on craps.
DOWNTOWN CASINOS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| BINION’S | 5 | 10x | $3,$5 – $3,000 | 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X in Field. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. See our reportabout how craps at Binions has gone downhill . (3-09) |
| THE CALIFORNIA | 4 | 2x | $5 – $1,000 $3,000 max on Odds | See where the undisputed World Craps Roll took place — 3 hours and 6 minutes! TheGolden Arm Awards are posted in the upstairs walkway to the Main Street Station,which you should visit anyway for the best craps downtown. Lots of Hawaiian visitorshere. (3-09) |
| EL CORTEZ | 2 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 | No more 25-cent craps. $5,000 maximum on Odds. Field pays 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Place to go if you want to see wherehalf the dealers in Vegas get their first job and training. (3-09) |
| FITZGERALDS | 2 | 3,4 and 5x | $3,$5 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. Casino newly decorated. (3-09) |
| 4 QUEENS | 3 | 5x | $3, $5 or $10 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. (3-09) |
| GOLDEN GATE | 2 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $500 | Nice Piano Bar and Deli. Field pays triple on 12. DowntownOdds on Proposition Bets. (3-09) |
| GOLDEN NUGGET | 5 | 3,4,5x | $5 – $5,000 | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown Odds on PropositionBets. (3-09) |
| FREMONT | 4 | 2x | $3 or $5 – $3,000 $2,000 max on Place Bets | Field pays 3x on 12. Downtown Odds on Prop. Bets. Special “Roll-A-Thon promotionfor consecutive rolls without a Seven… Record as of 5/07 is 117 Rolls. But…better Boyd Property offerings at Main Street Station. (3-09) |
| LADY LUCK | – | – | – | Closed on February 11, 2006 pending upgrades or reorganization. |
| LAS VEGAS CLUB | 1 | 10x | $5 – $500 | No more 25-cent game here. 12 pays 3x in Field, DowntownOdds on Proposition Bets. Down from 3 tables last review. (3-09) |
| MAIN STREET STATION | 3 | 20x | $5 – $1,000 | Best Odds offerings Downtown. Great Micro-Brewery.Clean and stylish pit. Downtown on Prop. Bets. 12 pays 3x in Field. This is the bestdeal downtown. (3-09) |
| PLAZA | 2 | 10x | $5 – $500 | Field pays triple on 12. Downtown odds on proposition bets. One of the ugliest pitsin Vegas. One table is CRAPLESS CRAPS. One table has FIRE BET. $500 Maximum on Odds.(12-09) |
LAS VEGAS STRIP
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| STRATOSPHERE | 3 regular, 1 crapless | 10x | $5 or $10 – $2,000 | Has the only Crapless Craps game in Vegas. Field pays2X on 2 and 12. $2,000 max on Odds. Best View of Las Vegas from the top of the tower.Kickback sportsbook. Great dining also at top of the tower and the Tower of Pasta.(3-09) |
| SAHARA | 3 | 5x | $5 or $10 – $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. No More Fire Bets. Field pays double on 2 andtriple on 12. Roller Coaster here and great spot for auto racing enthusiasts. (3-09) |
| CIRCUS, CIRCUS | 4, + 1 tub | 2x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 | $3,000 Maximum Pay-Out. Why bother unless you love Circus Acts and want to bringthe kids. Best Steak House in Las Vegas. Very reasonable room rates. I table isin the old Slots-A-Fun building, almost on the Strip sidewalk. (7-09) |
| WESTWARD HO | – | – | – | Closed |
| SLOTS-A-FUN | 1 | 2x | $3 or $5 – $500 | MERGED WITH CIRCUS-CIRCUS IN JULY, 2009. Strip Odds Proposition Bets. 12 pays 3xin Field. This table is damn near ON THE STREET ! (7-09) |
| STARDUST | – | – | – | Was Imploded on April 3, 2007 |
| RIVIERA | 2 | 2x | $5 & $10 – $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Propostion Bets. 12 pays 3x in Field. FIRE BET (5-09) |
| NEW FRONTIER | – | – | – – | Closed on July 15th, 2007 |
| WYNN RESORT | 10 | 3-4-5x | $10, 15, & 25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X on Field Bets. (5-09) |
| ENCORE | 5 | 3-4-5x | $10, 15, & 25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X and 12 pays 3X on Field Bets. (5-09) |
| MIRAGE | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Free Odds not posted. $10,000 maximum on odds.Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| TREASURE ISLAND | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. (3-09) |
| CASINO ROYALE | 2 | 20x less than $5. 100x on 1 Table. | $3 or $5 – $500 $2,500 max. pay on Free Odds | No more sit-down “Tub” which was a “Crap Shoot” six chair. “Put” bets allowed. Fieldpays 2X on both the 2 and 12. Strip odds on Prop. bets. 100x Odds only on bets with$5 Minimum. Located on “The Strip” across the street from The Mirage and next doorto Harrah’s. 100X Free Odds only on one table. This 100X Free Odds table is thebest deal on “The Strip”. (3-09) |
| BOARDWALK | Destroyed to make way for new MGM-Mirage CITY CENTER. (3-09) | |||
| BILLS GAMBLING HALL & SALOON (Formerly The Barbary Coast) | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 or $10 – $1,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Firebet. $1,000Max. on Free Odds. (3-09) |
| O’SHEAS | 2 | 3x,4x & 5x | $3 & $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Firebet. (3-09) |
| FLAMINGO | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10, $15 & $25 – $3,000 | Strip Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 & 12. Maximum on Odds, 5 & 9 is$4,000. 4&10 is $3,000. $5,000 on 6 & 8. Firebet on all tables. (3-09) |
| HARRAH’S | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $3,000 | 3K Maximum Pay on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 2X on 12. Strip payoffson Prop. Bets. Fire Bet posted on all tables. $9,000 max pay on Prop. Bets. Oneof the nicest designed casinos and craps pits on “The Strip”. Check out the CalypsoCarousel on the South side of the building. Weekend music and bar tenders flippingbottles as they mix ’em… a show in itself. But, why play dice here when you canwalk across the alley on the North side and get 100X free odds at Casino Royale?(3-09) |
| IMPERIAL PALACE | 3, no more six-person sit-down game | 3-4-5x | $3,$5 or $10 – $1,000 | $1,000 Maximum on Free Odds. Strip Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 2x on both the2 and 12. Fire Bet on all tables. (12-09) |
| CAESAR’S PALACE | 7 | 3-4-5x | $10 – $50K | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on the 12. Maximumaggregate bet on line is $100,000. Firebet on One Table. Still one of the best entertainmentvenues on “The Strip”.(8-09) |
| MONTE CARLO | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $3,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| VENETIAN | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 &$25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 12 Pays 3x on 12 in Field. (3-09) |
| PALAZZO | 8 | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 &$25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 12 Pays 3x on 12 in Field. (3-09) |
| PARIS | 6, med. size | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $15 – $5000 $5,000 max on Odds | Fire Bet. Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 & 12 both pay Double. (2-09) |
| PLANET HOLLYWOOD (Formerly The Aladdin) | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. (5-09) |
| BALLY’S | 4 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Firebet on all tables. Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 12.(3-09) |
| BELLAGIO | 12 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Prop. Bets. Field pays 3X on 12. Worth a stop here to see the WaterShow and the Monthly Floral Display in Atrium. (3-09) |
| MGM | 10 (8 in main & 2 in mini-pit near KA entrance) | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. A NON-SMOKING TABLE.NO MORE FIREBET. Always good entertainment values. Recent upgrades in Sportsbookand Poker Parlor. (3-09) |
| NEW YORK, NEW YORK | 6 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 & $15 – $3,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. (3-09) |
| TROPICANA | 3 | 3-4-5x | $5 – $3,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on both 2 and 12. Last Bastion of”The Old Las Vegas Strip”. Pit finally relocated under the stained glass dome. TheLas Vegas Hall of Fame is no longer here but the Souvenir Store is Great. (3-09) |
| EXCALIBUR | 2 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $3,000 Maximum Pay-Out $9,000 | Field Bets… 2 pays 2x and 12 pays 3x. Downtown odds on proposition bets. (3-09) |
| LUXOR | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 & $10 – $5,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2x on 2 and 3x on 12. Egyptian Themeis slowly disappearing. (3-09) |
| MANDALAY BAY | 10 | 3-4-5x | $10, $15 & $25 – $5,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (3-09) |
| VACATION VILLAGE | (CLOSED) | |||
| SOUTH POINT | 6 | 2x | $5 – $2,000 $4,000 Max. on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (3-09) |
OFF THE STRIP
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| THE PALMS | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $3,000 $10,000 max on Free Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 3X on 12. NO MORE FIRE BET. Vig on4 and 10 5% up to $20 up front, Vig payed on wins only at $25 and over. (3-09) |
| HILTON | 4 | 3,4,5x | $5 & $10 – $3,000 $10,000 max on Odds | Fire Bet. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 pays 2X & 12 pays 3X on Field Bets.(3-09) |
| RIO | 6 | 3-4-5x | $5, $10, $25 – $5,000 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. 2 and 12 both pay 2X on Field Bets. FIRE BET stillposted on all layouts. (3-09) |
| HARD ROCK | 5, medium size | 3-4-5x | $5,$10 & $25 – $3,000 $10,000 maximum on Odds | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2 & 12 both pay Double. FIRE BET. Low Dice/HighDice Bet in Corners. (3-09) |
| TUSCANY | 1 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $500 on Flat Bets $1,000 Maximum Payoff on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. (3-09) |
| HOOTERS | 2 | 3,4 & 5x | $5, $10 or $25 – $1,000, | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field… 2x on 2 and 2x on 12. SharpShooter Beton Number of Passes Made. (3-09) |
| WESTIN (Formerly MAXIM) | 1 | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $500 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 12. The Westin is theonly non-smoking hotel in Las Vegas, but smoking is allowed in the casino pit. HappyHour, 5pm to 10pm Mondays through Thursdays, $1 Minimum. |
| ELLIS ISLAND | 1 TUB | 3,4 & 5x | $5 – $50 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X and 3X on 12. Great sirloin steaksandwich in coffee shop and popular micro-brewery. |
| GOLD COAST | 3 | 3, 4 & 5x | $5 – $2,000 Maximum | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Pays 3x on 12. $5,000 Maximum on odds.(12-09) |
| THE ORLEANS | 6 | 3x,4x & 5x | $2 & $5 or $10 to $2,000 $5,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. BowlingAlley. Movie Complex. (3-09) |
| TERRIBLE’S | 1 | 3-4-5x Odds | $5 – $500 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 Pays Triple. (3-09) |
STATION PROPERTIES
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| SUNSET STATION | 4 | 10x | $5 & $10 – $2,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. (2-09) |
| BOULDER STATION | 3 | 10x | $3 & $5 – $500 or $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. $5Minimum on Hop Bets. (3-09) |
| SANTE FE STATION | 4 | 10x | $5 – $1,000 $1,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
| WILD, WILD WEST | 1 dealer tub | 2x | $3 – $200 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. Signson table… Do not Bang OR Set the Dice. Nice little Sports Book. (3-09) |
| PALACE STATION | 3 & 1 Tub | 3-4-5x to $24 Flat and 10x with min. $25 Flat | $5 – $2,000 | $5,000 Maximum on Odds. Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field 2x on 2, 3x on 12. FIREBET on some tables. (12-09) |
| TEXAS STATION | 3 | 10x | $5 – $1,000 $3000 max on Odds | Proposition Bets pay 16 for 1 (Downtown) on 3 & 11 and pay VERY RARE 32 for 1 on2 & 12. |
| FIESTA RANCHO | 1 | 10x | $2 – $1,000 $3,000 max on odds | Proposition Bets pay 16 for 1 (Downtown) on 3 & 11 and pay 32 for 1 on 2 & 12. |
| GREEN VALLEY RANCH | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5 – $5,000. $10,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). (5-09) |
| RED ROCK STATION | 5 | 3-4-5x | $5, 10 or $25 – $2,000. $5,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). (3-09) |
| ALIANTE STATION | 3 | 10x | $5 – $2,000. $5,000 Maximum on Odds | Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12 (Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets). No Big 6 or8 in corners of the layout. (12-08) |
Best Places To Play Craps In Las Vegas Travel Fanboy
NEIGHBORHOOD CASINOS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| ARIZONA CHARLIES (WEST) | 1 | 5x | $2 or $5 – $1,000 $2,000 Max. on Odds | Downtown Odds on Props. Field pays 3x on 12. The Checkmates, one of Las Vegas’ longstanding duo performers no longer playing. (3-09) |
| ARIZONA CHARLIES (EAST) | 1 | 2x or 10x | $1 or $5 – $1,000 | 2x Odds when betting $1-$4 Flat. 10x Odds at $5 Flat and over. Max on Odds is $1,000.Nice little entertainment lounge. (3-09) |
| CASTAWAYS (Formerly SHOWBOAT) | CLOSED and DEMOLISHED. Property now owned by Station Casinos. | |||
| SAM’S TOWN | 3 | 20x | $5 – $3,000 $5,000 max on Odds | Casino remodeled early 2000. All or Nothing Bet (All numbers before a 7) pays 175for 1. Also has 3 other unique Prop. options. This is the best deal on The BoulderHighway. 12 Pays 3X in Field. Downtown on Prop. Bets. No Vig upfront on Buy Betson the 4 and/or 10 at $20 and over. (3-09) |
| EASTSIDE CANNERY | 2 | 100x | $3 or $5 – $3,000 | Opened on August 28, 2008. $5,000 maximum on Free Odds. FIRE BET. Downtown on PropBets. Field pays 3X on 12. Sports Book set up with heavy emphasis on horse action.(3-09) |
| JOKER’S WILD | 1 | 10x | $1&$2 – $500 $500 max on Odds $500 max payout on Prop bets | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets, $1 Minimum. Field Bets…2 pays Double, 12 paysTriple. This may still be the place to test your system on a 25 cent table but tableminimum is sometimes at $2. Table opens most mornings at 9 AM. (4-09) |
| SILVERTON | 3 | 10x | $3 or $5 – $1,000 $2,000 max on Odds | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays 2X, 12 pays 3X. (3-09) |
| M RESORT | 6 | 3,4,& 5X | $5 – $3,000 No maximum on Odds is posted | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays 2X, 12 pays 3X. (3-09) |
STATELINE (LAS VEGAS AREA) – PRIMM & JEAN
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| GOLD STRIKE | 1 | 2x | $2 most Weekdays, $5 weekends and holidays, to $1,000 $5,000 max payout on Propbets | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
| NEVADA LANDING | – | – | – | Closed on March 20, 2007 |
| WHISKEY PETE’S | 2 | 2x | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
| BUFFALO BILL’S | 2 | 2x | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
| PRIMM RESORT AND CASINO | 2 | $5 – $500 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double and 12 pays Double. |
NORTH LAS VEGAS
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| THE CANNERY | 2 | 10x | $3 slow periods, $5 weekends & holidays, to $1,000 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field pays 2X on 2 and 3X on 12. New long-shotFire Bet layouts on both tables. |
| MAHONEY’S SILVER NUGGET | 1, large | 3-4-5x | $2 to $200 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets: 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. Weekdaysonly runs 4pm to 2am. Recent upgrade to full table from a single tub. |
| JERRY’S NUGGET | 1 | 2x | $2 – $3,000 | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field bets… 2 and 12 both pay Double. GreatFood at Good Prices. |
| LUCKY’s formerly SPEEDWAY | 1 | 5x | $2 – $200 | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field Bets… 2 pays Double, 12 pays Triple. |
SUMMERLIN
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| RAMPART | 2 | 20x | $5 & $10 – $1,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays Double and 12 pays Triple. $6,000 Max.on Free Odds. Firebet. (3-09) |
| SUNCOAST | 4 | 5x | $3, $5 or $10 – $2,000 $4,000 max on Odds | Downtown odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays double, 12 pays triple. (3-09) |
HENDERSON
| No. of Tables | Table Odds | Limits | Notes | |
| FIESTA HENDERSON | 2 | 10x | $2 – $1,000 | Downtown on Proposition Bets. Field Bets…2 pays Double and 12 pays Triple. |
| HYATT REGENCY AT LAKE LAS VEGAS | 1 | 2x | $5 – $200 | Strip Odds on Proposition Bets. |
| CASINO MONTE LAGO | 2 | 3-4-5x | $10 – $300 Maximum $5 maximum on Hop bets $100 max on Prop bets | Field pays 2X on 2, and 3X on 12. Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. |
| HACIENDA (Near Hoover Dam) | 1 | 2x | $1 – $200 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. Sometimes sectionedinto one dealer table. $1,000 Max. Pay on Prop. Bets. (5-09) |
| EL DORADO | 1 | 10x | $1 – $500 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets with 25 Cent Minimum OK. Field: 2 pays 2X, and12 pays 3X. Maximum payout on Props. $500 (4-09) |
| RAILROAD PASS | 1 | 2X | $1 – $200 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. No Call Bets.(5-09) |
| CLUB FORTUNE | 1 | 3x | $1 – $50 | Downtown Odds on Proposition Bets. Field: 2 pays 2X, and 12 pays 3X. Maximum payouton Props. $500 Hi-Low Bet in Corners. $25 Max. Bet on Hardways. (4-09) |
Up until a few years ago, the frumpy little Casino Royale – its attached hotel is a Best Western – offered craps players a deal they couldn’t resist. The brightly lit marquee seen above the Casino Royale on the Las Vegas Strip flashed the words “100x Odds on Craps” – yep, you read that correctly.
The independently owned casino right in the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard has always resisted the creeping corporatization, and it doesn’t even charge guests that ghastly “Resort Fee” to pinch pennies. Eventually though, even the Casino Royale did away with its 100x craps tables, opting instead for the watered down 3x-4x-5x structure on the Odds bet that has swept through The Strip like a plague.
But before I get ahead of myself, let me bring the readers who are wondering why this Odds bet is so important up to speed.
How House Edge Applies to Craps
Whether you visit Las Vegas to roll the bones regularly, or find yourself learning craps online through an casino online, knowing how to navigate the maze of available wagers is crucial.
I mean, just get a load of this lengthy list of common craps bets below to get a glimpse into the classic dice game’s complexity:
Payouts and House Edge Rates for Common Craps Bets
| BET/RULES | PAYOUT | HOUSE EDGE |
| Odds – 4, 10 | 2 to 1 | 0.00 percent |
| Odds – 5, 9 | 3 to 2 | 0.00 percent |
| Odds – 6, 8 | 6 to 5 | 0.00 percent |
| Don’t Pass / Don’t Come | 1 to 1 | 1.36 percent |
| Pass / Come | 1 to 1 | 1.41 percent |
| Place 6, 8 | 7 to 6 | 1.52 percent |
| Field (3:1 on 12) | 1 to 1 | 2.78 percent |
| Place 5, 9 | 7 to 5 | 4.00 percent |
| Field (2:1 on 12) | 1 to 1 | 5.56 percent |
| Place 4, 10 | 9 to 5 | 6.67 percent |
| Big 6, 8 | 1 to 1 | 9.09 percent |
| Hard 6, 8 | 9 to 1 | 9.09 percent |
| Any Craps | 7 to 1 | 11.11 percent |
| Hi-Lo (2 or 12) | 15 to 1 | 11.11 percent |
| 3; Yo-leven (11); Easy hops | 15 to 1 | 11.11 percent |
| 2; 12; Hard hops | 30 to 1 | 13.89 percent |
| Any Seven | 4 to 1 | 16.67 percent |
As you can see, craps bets can largely be divided into two groups – reasonable plays and longshots designed for suckers.
Don’t get me wrong now, I’m prone to splash around on exotic bets like the Any Craps or Hard Way when inspiration strikes – but only occasion.
Best Craps In Vegas Downtown
No, the best craps players out there typically stick to the first half of the list by default, especially that Odds bet which carries no house edge whatsoever.
That’s kind of a misnomer, as you can’t place an Odds bet without first putting up an “ante” of sorts on either the Pass Line or Don’t Pass Line. And with those base bets carrying house edge rates of 1.41 percent and 1.36 percent, respectively, you’ll always have a hill to climb even on the 0.00 percent Odds wager.
Here’s how it works… after placing your Pass Line (or Don’t Pass for “dark side” specialists), the shooter will establish a point number more often than not. With a point number now set, the Odds bet allows you to back your base bet up with a second wager that pays out according to true odds (hence the name).
Those true odd payouts – 2 to 1 on points of 4 and 10; 3 to 2 on 5 or 9; and 6 to 5 on 6 or 8 – really do hold a null house edge of 0.00 percent.
And as you might’ve suspected by now, betting as much as you can on the Odds is a great way to lower craps’ overall house edge:
House Edge on Craps Odds Bet (by Odds Limit)
| ODDS (TAKEN) | PASS LINE | DON’T PASS |
| 0x | 1.41 percent | 1.36 percent |
| 1x | 0.848 percent | 0.682 percent |
| 2x | 0.606 percent | 0.455 percent |
| Full Double Odds | 0.572 percent | 0.431 percent |
| 3x | 0.471 percent | 0.341 percent |
| 3x-4x-5x | 0.374 percent | 0.273 percent |
| 5x | 0.326 percent | 0.227 percent |
| 10x | 0.184 percent | 0.124 percent |
| 20x | 0.099 percent | 0.065 percent |
| 100x | 0.021 percent | 0.014 percent |
See that last entry for 100x on the Odds? With a house edge of just two-tenths of a percent, players who score 100x – you’d be able to bet $1,000 on Odds with a $10 base bet – enjoy some of the best odds in all of casino gambling.
On that note, the following list highlights six casinos on The Strip where sharp craps players can still enjoy high limits on the Odds and other perks.
1 – The Cromwell Hotel & Casino
If you visited The Strip at any point between 1979 and 2007, you know The Cromwell as its previous incarnation Barbary Coast.
The building eventually became Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall, a rough and tumble joint straight out Las Vegas’ glory days.
Bill’s gave way to The Cromwell in 2014, and while the casino resort has blossomed into a full-scale boutique establishment offering the height of luxury, it did retain one element of that gamblin’ spirit – 100x Odds.
Yep, four tables found at the Cromwell offer the only 100x craps still alive and kicking in Las Vegas.
The minimum bet here is a bit higher than the standard at $25 per rolling session, but that’s a small price to pay for the ability to go “all-in” on the best bet in craps.
The Cromwell also caters to sharp gamblers by offering 3 to 2 payouts and double-deck games in blackjack, single-zero European roulette wheels, and commission free EZ baccarat.
2 – Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower
Famous for its “Space Needle” like tower stretching high into The Strip’s skyline, the Stratosphere also has the lowest-stakes craps game around.
You can enjoy 10x Odds – the highest offered on The Strip outside of from The Cromwell – for just a $5 minimum base bet. Folks who like to play a bit bigger will also find a pair of tables with a $10 minimum and 10x Odds.
You’ll also come across a gimmick game known as “Crapsless Craps,” which purports to give players a helping a hand by removing losing outcomes from the come out roll. Instead of “crapping” out on a 2, 3, or 12 on the come out roll, Pass Line bettors in Crapsless Craps simply set those numbers as the point.
But knowledgeable craps players avoid this sucker game at all costs, as it balloons the house edge on Pass Line wagers from 1.41 percent to 5.38 percent.
3 – Bellagio Hotel & Casino
One of the glitziest and most glamorous casinos in the world, let alone The Strip, the Bellagio is a true Las Vegas icon.
The tables here only offer 3x-4x-5x Odds, which lets you bet 3x on points of 4 and 10, 4x on points of 5 or 9, and 5x on points of 6 or 8.
That’s basically the standard on The Strip, aside from The Cromwell and Stratosphere of course, so the Bellagio makes the cut for its sheer beauty and grandeur. Simply put, every gambler should spend at least one day strolling through the Bellagio’s rarified air.
And while you’re there, hit the eight $25 minimum tables or the lone $10 table and let the dice fly.
4 – Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
I always advise my craps playing buddies who are stubborn about The Strip to stay at Bally’s.
Four tables here have a low limit of just $5 and 3x-4x-5x Odds, while higher-rollers can up the ante to $15 on a single table.
5 – Wynn Las Vegas
Combined with its sister casino Encore, the Wynn offers a level of luxury to rival even the Bellagio.
This place is gorgeous inside and out, and the nine craps tables with 3x-4x-5x Odds with limits ranging from $10 to $100 paint a pretty picture too.
6 – Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The $5 limit craps tables with 3x-4x-5x Odds at the Westgate aren’t anything special, but whenever you can dabble in dice before hitting the world’s largest sportsbook (the aptly named SuperBook), no gambler worth their salt would pass up that opportunity.
Conclusion
Craps, like any casino game, comes down to the player’s contributions. If you stick with longshot exotics and let casinos offer bad limits on the Odds bet, the mess you make of your bankroll is your own fault. On the other hand, by searching for the best Odds limits and playing a snug, sensible game, craps on The Strip can still be a profitable proposition when the dice cooperate.