Teach me to play craps

[mhcmarty]

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pass line bet equales even money, right? Do the odds ever change to be in your favor w/something like 100x odds?

Are you saying you normally only play 6 and 8? Does this change w/the point rolled?

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Yes, the pass line bet always pays even money (1 for 1). No the odds bet behind the line pays "true" odds. No advantage to the player or the house. Assume the point has been set here's an example of how the odds work out.

Point
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10 or 4 -- 3 ways to win, 6 ways to lose
5 or 9 -- 4 ways to win, 6 ways to lose
6 or 8 -- 5 ways to win, 6 ways to lose

Ways to win on a 6. (1,5) (2,4) (3,3) (5,1) (4,2)
Ways to lose with a 7. (1,6) (6,1) (2,5) (5,2) (3,4) (4,3)

If I "Place" a bet it's always on the 6 and 8. If the point is 6 or 8 I double the bet on the other number. Treat the 6 and 8 as brother and sister.