Craps guide
What do pass line odds and come odds pay in craps?
Odds bets pay true odds: 2 to 1 on the 4 or 10, 3 to 2 on the 5 or 9, and 6 to 5 on the 6 or 8. The flat bet itself, the pass line or the come bet, pays even money; only the odds bet behind it pays true odds.
By Jeff Quizon. Built by a dealer who’s dealt craps for Bay Area casino party companies. Published October 13, 2026. Last reviewed October 13, 2026.
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| Point | Odds pay | Most odds allowed | Odds bet | Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 or 10 | 2 to 1 | 3x | $30 | $60 |
| 5 or 9 | 3 to 2 | 4x | $40 | $60 |
| 6 or 8 | 6 to 5 | 5x | $50 | $60 |
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Drill these payouts free in the app →The proper amount
An odds bet should be in an amount that pays in whole dollars. On the 4 or 10 any dollar amount works: $10 pays $20. On the 5 or 9 use even dollars, because 3 to 2 on $10 pays $15 but $5 pays $7.50. On the 6 or 8 use multiples of $5: $10 pays $12.
What 3-4-5x means
Behind a $10 pass line bet, a player may take up to $30 in odds on a 4 or 10, $40 on a 5 or 9, and $50 on a 6 or 8. Every one of those pays $60 when the point is made. That’s the point of 3-4-5x: the maximum odds on each number win the same amount.
Come bets
A come bet travels to its own number, and the odds sit on top of it. They pay the same true odds as pass line odds. When a come bet’s number rolls, pay the flat bet even money and the odds at true odds.
The odds on a come bet are off on the come-out roll. If a 7 rolls then, the odds are returned to the player, not lost.
House rules vary
- Maximum odds. 3-4-5x is common, but many casinos offer 2x, 5x, 10x or more. Check the table’s sign.
- Odds on the come-out. We default to come odds off on the come-out roll. A casino may leave them working if the player asks.
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Payout Speed, level 2: odds on the pass line and come bets
Level 2 of Payout Speed is free in the craps app.
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