Rule-specific analysis · Craps

Craps Pass Line

This page is a denominator-aware reading of Craps Pass Line, not a generic percentage for the surrounding game family.

Calculated house edge1.41%

Per initial line wager

What this number means

About $1.41 of theoretical loss per $100 of resolved Pass Line wagers.

The Craps Pass Line 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$0.35
$100$1.41
$1,000$14.14

For Craps Pass Line, 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
  • 7 or 11 wins initially
  • 2, 3 or 12 loses initially
  • Established points resolve before a 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

The calculation combines immediate come-out results with the probability that each point repeats before seven. True-odds add-ons are excluded because the denominator here is the initial line wager.

The Craps Pass Line 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

  • Use odds only after understanding the base wager.
  • Keep Pass and Come wagers mathematically separate from proposition bets.
  • Count total action when planning a session.

How it compares

  • Don’t Pass is slightly lower under standard bar-12 rules.
  • Odds have zero edge on the odds portion only.
  • Center-table bets generally cost much more.

Source and verification

The published Craps Pass Line 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 Pass Line always the same?

No. The Craps Pass Line 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 Pass Line 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.