Craps: Physics, Odds & Promo Washing
The highest mathematical payout potential and lowest house edge in the casino: controlled shooting (3-V axis physics), 100x free odds math, and match-play opposite-hedge wash arbitrage.
3-V Axis Flight Trajectory & SRR Mathematical Simulator
When a shooter sets the dice in a 3-V set, the numbers 7 are positioned off-axis on the sides. If the shooter achieves an on-axis pitch with synchronized backspin, the dice are restricted to 16 axial combinations containing only two sevens instead of six! Increasing the SRR to just 6.40 rolls per seven eliminates the 1.41% Pass Line house edge, delivering a +1.84% player advantage on Place 6 and 8.
โก Modern & New Ways to Beat Craps
Beyond the physical debate of controlled shooting, modern AP teams exploit promotion matching, opposite hedging, and electronic bubble craps:
Casinos issue promotional coupons ($100 to $1,000 "Match Play" or "Promo Chips" that pay cash if won but cannot be redeemed for cash directly).
Automated stadium bubble craps units use an oscillating electromagnetic shaker plate to bounce oversized dice inside an acrylic dome.
Craps side bets (Fire Bet paying up to 1,000:1 for hitting 6 individual points; All Tall / All Small paying 34:1).
Casinos calculate table game player ratings based on total chips in action per roll.
Craps Wager EV & House Edge Hierarchy
Mathematical comparison of all standard craps wagers and AP strategies
| Wager Name | Base House Edge | True Payout | 100x Odds House Edge | Controlled Shooter EV (SRR 6.5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Line / Come | 1.41% | 1 to 1 | 0.02% (Virtually Zero) | +1.25% Net Player Edge |
| Don't Pass / Don't Come | 1.36% | 1 to 1 | 0.01% (Lowest Table HE) | -0.85% (Shooter avoids 7s) |
| Place 6 and Place 8 | 1.52% | 7 to 6 | D | +2.14% Highest AP Shooter EV |
| Place 5 and Place 9 | 4.00% | 7 to 5 | D | +0.65% Positive with SRR 6.5 |
| Field Bet (2/12 pays 2x/3x) | 2.78% or 5.56% | 1 to 1 (2:1 or 3:1 on 2/12) | H | -1.2% (Negative EV) |
| Any 7 (Proposition Bet) | 16.67% | 4 to 1 | H | -16.67% (Massive House Trap) |
| Any Craps (2, 3, 12) | 11.11% | 7 to 1 | H | -11.11% (Strictly Hedging) |
- Pass vs Don't Pass with Odds: Always lay maximum allowed odds behind your line bet. If the casino offers 3x-4x-5x, take it. If they offer 20x or 100x, it is mathematically identical to a zero-edge wager.
- Controlled Shooting Mechanics: The shooter must land both dice softly within 2 inches of the back wall pyramid rubber, avoiding erratic rebounds.
- Casino Countermeasure: Pit bosses can instruct the shooter to hit the back wall harder or threaten to bar them from shooting ('You can bet, sir, but you cannot roll').