Pass Line (Craps)
The fundamental craps bet — wins on 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, loses on 2, 3, or 12.
The Pass Line is the most basic and popular bet in craps. On the come-out roll, it wins on 7 or 11 (a "natural") and loses on 2, 3, or 12 (craps). Any other number becomes the "point," and the bet wins if that number is rolled again before a 7.
The Pass Line has a house edge of just 1.41%, making it one of the best bets in the casino. When combined with maximum odds behind the line (which have zero house edge), the effective house edge drops even further.
Every craps strategy starts with the Pass Line. It's the foundation that you build on with odds bets. Disciplined craps players stick to Pass Line + Odds and avoid the exotic bets with much higher house edges.
Related Terms
Don't Pass (Craps)
The opposite of the Pass Line — wins when the shooter sevens out, loses on come-out 7 or 11.
Come Bet (Craps)
A bet placed after the point is established that works like a new Pass Line bet.
Odds Bet (Craps)
A zero house edge bet placed behind a Pass/Come or Don't Pass/Don't Come bet.
House Edge
The mathematical advantage the casino has over players, expressed as a percentage of each bet.
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