Double Odds

What Double Odds Means

A Pass Line bet is placed before the come-out roll. If the shooter rolls a point (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), the game switches into the point phase. At that point, many tables allow you to place an odds bet directly behind your Pass Line bet. With Double Odds, the maximum odds bet you can add is 2× your line bet.

Here are the two most important things to remember about Double Odds before you place this bet:

• Double Odds is an add-on to a Pass Line or Don’t Pass bet.
• On a Double Odds table, the maximum odds bet is 2× your line bet.

How to Place Double Odds Step-by-Step

Here’s the basic flow, using a simple example:

1. Place a $10 Pass Line bet.
2. The come-out roll sets a point (for example, the shooter rolls 8).
3. Add Double Odds behind your line bet, up to $20 in this case.
4. If 8 shows again before a 7, you win both bets; if a 7 shows first, you lose both.

Double Odds Payout Examples

Odds payouts are based on the point:

• Point 4 or 10 pays 2:1.
• Point 5 or 9 pays 3:2.
• Point 6 or 8 pays 6:5.

Examples with $10 Pass Line + $20 Double Odds:

• Point 6 (or 8): Pass Line wins $10. Odds pay 6:5, so a $20 odds bet wins $24. Total profit = $34.
• Point 4 (or 10): Pass Line wins $10. Odds pay 2:1, so a $20 odds bet wins $40. Total profit = $50.
• Point 5 (or 9): Pass Line wins $10. Odds pay 3:2, so a $20 odds bet wins $30. Total profit = $40.

Why Double Odds Helps

Double Odds is popular because it shifts more of your total bet toward the odds portion, which is generally better value than many “fun” bets around the layout. It won’t make you win more often, but it can improve what you get paid when you do win.

Quick tips:

• Keep your line bet comfortable, and add odds only if it fits your bankroll.
• You don’t have to bet the maximum. Smaller odds can reduce swings.
• If you’re learning, avoid stacking lots of extra side bets while using odds.