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Craps can look confusing, but the Don’t Come bet is easier than it sounds. You place it after the round already has a point, and you are rooting for a 7 to show up before a certain number repeats. Because it works like a standard “don’t” bet, it is popular with players who like clear rules and a usually low house edge.
What a Don’t Come Bet Means
A Don’t Come bet is a wager made during an active point. It starts as a general bet against the shooter. On the next roll, it either settles right away or it gets assigned to a specific box number. If it gets assigned, you then win if 7 shows before that assigned number, and you lose if the assigned number hits first. The base bet pays even money when it wins, meaning you win the same amount you staked.
How the Bet Is Set and Resolved
After a point is on, you put chips in the Don’t Come area. The very next roll decides what happens to your bet:
- 2 or 3: you win immediately;
- 7 or 11: you lose immediately;
- 12: often a push, meaning you neither win nor lose;
- 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10: that number becomes your Don’t Come point and the dealer moves your chip to that number.
Once your chip has moved, keep it simple. You are now waiting for either a 7 or your Don’t Come point. A 7 means you win. Your number means you lose.
Casino Example: One shooter, One Don’t Come bet
The shooter sets the table point to 6\. You place $10 on Don’t Come. The next roll is 9, so your bet moves to the 9\. The shooter then rolls 5, then 8, then 10, and then 7\. Because the 7 arrived before another 9, you win even money. You get $10 profit and you also receive your original $10 back.
Online and Land-Based Play
The rules are the same online and in land-based casinos, but the handling can differ. Online games usually move your Don’t Come bet automatically to the right number, while in a casino, the dealer does it for you. Online tables often display the ‘12 push’ rule on-screen, while in person, you may see a sign like ‘bar 12’ or ask the dealer to confirm the rule. Also check table limits, since online minimums and maximums can be different.
FAQ
Can I place a Don’t Come bet before a point is set?
No. You can place it only after the shooter has established a point.
Why is the house edge called “low” on this bet?
Compared with many one roll bets, the Don’t Come is typically among the lowest edge options, especially in casinos where 12 is a push.
What happens to my Don’t Come bet if the shooter changes?
Your bet stays on the table and still follows the same rule. You win if a 7 rolls before your assigned number, and you lose if your assigned number hits first, even if a new shooter is rolling.
