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Bank Craps refers to the official casino version of craps where the house acts as the banker, managing all bets, payouts, and the game flow with set odds. This setup contrasts with street craps, featuring a structured table layout and bets managed by the house, either through live dealer streams online or via trained dealers in a casino. In online casinos, Bank Craps shines through RNG software or live streams, delivering the same rules on your screen without physical chips.
The Complete Flow of Every Bank Craps Round
Bank Craps rounds unfold in a predictable cycle with two virtual or physical six-sided dice rolled by the shooter, while all players bet against the house for steady action. The cycle kicks off with the Come Out Roll, the first roll of the round where you place core Pass Line or Don’t Pass bets before the dice fly. Here’s what each total triggers right away:
- A 7 or 11 pays Pass Line bets 1:1 instantly, ending the round with winners collecting even money.
- A 2, 3, or 12 (craps numbers) wipes out Pass Line bets immediately, resetting for a new Come Out.
- A 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 sets the point, indicated by the point marker highlighting the number in the online interface.
After a point locks in, play moves to resolution rolls where the shooter keeps going until a match or bust:
- Rolling the point again wins Pass Line at 1:1, closing the round with payouts added to balances.
- Hitting 7 first (seven-out) loses Pass Line bets, the point marker resets, and the next Come Out roll begins automatically.
- Other numbers let you add Come or Place bets mid-round for extra action without changing the point chase.
Online Bank Craps speeds this up with instant RNG rolls or live dealer cams, highlighting your bets and odds live so you never miss a beat.
Smart Bets vs Risky Bets and Why They Matter
The Bank Craps table layout contains over 15 different betting areas, but smart players stick to just a few with the lowest house advantage. The Pass Line bet is the most popular beginner choice: you simply bet the shooter will win the round, either by rolling 7/11 immediately or by repeating the point before rolling a 7\. It pays even money with only a 1.41% house edge.
Right behind your Pass Line bet, you can add odds bets, which carry zero house edge; the casino pays the true mathematical odds with no profit for themselves. For example, if 6 becomes the point, taking odds pays 6 to 5, reflecting the true mathematical probability of rolling a 6 before a 7\. These 0% edge bets make Pass Line \+ odds among the best value bets in both online and land-based casinos.
Experienced players also use Come bets (same as Pass Line but placed after the point is set) and Place 6 or 8 bets win if the selected number is rolled before a 7 appears. These bets remain active across rolls until they win, lose to a seven out, or are taken down by the player. Stay away from the dangerous middle-layout proposition bets like Any 7 (16.7% edge) or Hardways (9-11% edge) that suck money fast.
FAQ
What is the difference between Online Bank Craps and street craps?
Online Bank Craps follows the official casino format, using a structured table layout with either RNG software or live dealers. All bets are placed against the house at fixed odds. Street craps is informal, played without a casino table, and players typically bet against each other rather than against a bank.
Do you have to roll the dice when playing online?
No. In online Bank Craps, the system automatically assigns and rotates the shooter. Dice outcomes are generated by RNG software or handled by a live dealer, so you simply place your bets and follow the action.
When does a Bank Craps round end and reset?
A round ends when a Pass Line bet either wins (by rolling the point) or loses (by rolling a seven before the point). After a seven-out or a completed Pass Line result, the puck resets and a new Come Out roll begins.
