The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.

This secret wager is universally known among veteran players as the "Free Odds" bet, or simply "Taking the Odds."

The Zero Percent House Edge Explained

To understand why the Odds bet is so incredibly powerful, you must first understand how casinos normally make their massive profits.

The Craps Free Odds bet is the single, glorious exception to this universal rule of casino mathematics.

• There is no specific box or printed text on the craps table for the Odds bet
• It is a "secret" bet placed directly behind your original Pass Line chips
• Professional craps players place the absolute maximum Odds bet allowed on every single roll

How to Place the Odds Bet

Because the casino makes zero profit from this wager, they completely refuse to advertise its existence on the physical table layout.

Once the Point is established, you simply take your extra chips and place them on the blank felt directly behind your original Pass Line bet.

Understanding Maximum Odds Limits

Because the Odds bet yields zero profit, casinos aggressively limit exactly how much money you are allowed to place behind your Pass Line bet.

Some highly competitive off-Strip casinos offer incredibly generous 10x, 20x, or even 100x Odds to actively attract serious, high-volume professional players.

By keeping your Pass Line bet small and aggressively maximizing your Odds bet, you reduce the casino's overall advantage to nearly zero.