Rule-specific analysis · Craps

Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12

This page is a denominator-aware reading of Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12, not a generic percentage for the surrounding game family.

Calculated house edge1.36%

Per initial line wager

What this number means

About $1.36 of theoretical loss per $100 of resolved initial wagers.

The Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 result is a long-run expectation. It does not forecast a session, describe volatility or cap a short-term loss.

Expected cost at common wager levels

Action on stated denominatorTheoretical expected cost
$10$0.14
$25$0.34
$100$1.36
$1,000$13.64

For Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12, this table scales the average cost only; it is neither a session forecast nor a bankroll recommendation.

Rules included in the model

  • Standard come-out rules
  • 2 or 3 wins initially
  • 7 or 11 loses initially
  • 12 pushes
  • Established point loses if repeated before seven
Model boundary: if any listed payout, action, qualification rule or settlement condition differs at the table, this percentage should not be reused.

How the result is calculated

Immediate outcomes and each point cycle are weighted exactly. Bar 12 prevents the wager from becoming player-favorable; changing which number is barred changes the presentation but not necessarily the standard economics.

The Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 edge divides expected player loss by the denominator stated above. Later raises, odds or extra units must not be folded into a different denominator.

Practical strategy

  • Confirm the barred number.
  • Lay odds only at the posted true-odds schedule.
  • Do not confuse lower edge with lower short-term variance.

How it compares

  • It is slightly cheaper than Pass Line.
  • The social convention of the table does not change the math.
  • Proposition wagers use unrelated probabilities.

Source and verification

The published Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 result was checked against its stated rules and denominator. The linked external analysis remains authoritative for its own model.Published analysis and Casino Calculated verification. Casino Calculated records the complete assumptions and reviews the percentage against its stated denominator. The external source remains authoritative for its own published model.

Calculation recordExact published or independently reproducible resultReviewed September 21, 2026Material changes are recorded in the site change log

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Frequently asked questions

Is Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 always the same?

No. The Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 result belongs to the complete rules on this page. A payout or procedure change requires a fresh calculation.

Does the house edge predict one session?

No. The edge quoted for Craps Don’t Pass with Bar 12 is a long-run average on its stated denominator; a short session can land far from it.

What should I verify before playing?

Verify every listed rule, the initial line wager denominator, and any optional wager or payout table separately.