Big 6 and Big 8 in Craps

By Felt Trainer Editorial · House edges computed from our open game engine · Last updated May 30, 2026

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:

BetPaysHouse Edge
Big 6 / Big 81:19.09%
Place 6 / Place 87:61.52%

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.

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