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 Mathematics of Free Odds
For example, if the true odds of winning are 2 to 1, the casino will only pay you 1.5 to 1, keeping the difference as their guaranteed profit.

It is the only time in your life you will ever engage in a perfectly fair, 50/50 mathematical coin flip against a multi-billion dollar casino corporation.
The Free Odds bet has an exact mathematical house edge of 0.00%It is the absolute fairest, most mathematically perfect bet available in any casinoCasinos never advertise this bet because they make absolutely zero money on it Where to Put Your Chips
There is no clearly marked box labeled "Odds"; you must know exactly where to place your chips to execute the bet.

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
This simply means you can bet 3 times your Pass Line bet if the Point is 4 or 10, 4 times if the Point is 5 or 9, and 5 times if the Point is 6 or 8.

For example, if you bet $10 on the Pass Line, and the Point becomes an 8, you can place a maximum of $50 in Free Odds behind it.
The Point NumberTrue Mathematical OddsPayout for Free Odds Bet4 or 102 to 1Pays $2 for every $1 bet5 or 93 to 2Pays $3 for every $2 bet
By keeping your Pass Line bet small and aggressively maximizing your Odds bet, you reduce the casino's overall advantage to nearly zero.