Big 6 and Big 8 in Craps
The Big 6 and Big 8 bet that a 6 or 8 rolls before a 7. They pay even money and carry a poor 9.09% house edge - almost always a worse version of a place bet.
Big 6/8 vs placing the 6/8
Both bets win on the same event. The difference is the payout:
| Bet | Pays | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Big 6 / Big 8 | 1:1 | 9.09% |
| Place 6 / Place 8 | 7:6 | 1.52% |
The takeaway
Placing the 6 or 8 pays 7:6 at a 1.52% edge, versus even money at 9.09% for Big 6/8: the exact same winning condition for six times less house edge. There is never a reason to bet Big 6 or Big 8 if the place bet is available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Big 6/8 worse than placing the 6/8?
They win on the same roll, but Big 6/8 pays even money (9.09% edge) while a place bet pays 7:6 (1.52% edge). Always place instead.