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A Don’t Pass Bet is a wager against the shooter, meaning you’re betting they won’t win on the Pass Line. To place it, move your chips to the ‘Don’t Pass’/‘Don’t Pass Bar’ area next to the Pass Line.
To understand this bet, it helps to know what the point is. The point is a number the shooter must roll again before a 7 to win on the Pass Line. With a Don’t Pass Bet, the player is hoping that 7 arrives first.
How It Works
A Don’t Pass Bet must be placed before the come-out roll, which is the first roll of a new round. That first roll controls what happens to the bet. On the come-out roll:
- 2 or 3: the Don’t Pass Bet wins.
- 7 or 11: the Don’t Pass Bet loses.
- 12: the bet is pushed, and the chips stay on the layout.
- 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10: that number becomes the point, the target number the shooter now tries to roll again before a 7.
After a point is set, the shooter keeps rolling. If a 7 appears before the point, the Don’t Pass Bet wins and pays even money. If the point appears first, the Don’t Pass Bet loses.
Example in a Casino
At a live table, a player puts $10 on Don’t Pass before the shooter begins a new round. The come-out roll is a 3. The dealer calls the result, removes the losing Pass Line bets, and pays the Don’t Pass player.
In the next round, the same player again chooses Don’t Pass. The come-out roll is an 8, so 8 becomes the point. Several rolls later, a 7 appears. The dealer announces a seven out, the Pass Line bets lose, and the Don’t Pass Bet wins.
Why It Matters
The Don’t Pass Bet is one of the lowest house edge bets on the craps table (1.36%). Many careful players choose it when they want steady odds instead of chasing risky side bets that drain a bankroll. Knowing this bet helps a beginner manage money while learning other wagers.
It also makes the structure of craps clearer. By watching how the point is set and how a seven out ends the round, a new player can see why some bets win on a seven and others lose.
Common Mistakes
New players often make similar errors with the Don’t Pass Bet. These are the most common ones:
- Forgetting that the bet must be placed before the come-out roll.
- Thinking that 12 is an automatic loss instead of a push.
FAQ
Can a player place a Don’t Pass Bet after the point is set?
No. After the point is established, a similar wager is called a Don’t Come bet.
Is the Don’t Pass Bet available in online craps games?
Yes. Most online craps layouts include a Don’t Pass area with the same rules.
Can a player lay odds behind a Don’t Pass Bet?
Yes. Once a point is set, a player can add extra chips behind the Don’t Pass line as lay odds. These pay at true odds if a 7 appears before the point and carry no extra house edge.
