Place Bets in Craps
A Place bet lets you bet that a specific number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10) will roll before a 7. The quality varies a lot by number: placing the 6 or 8 is solid; the 4 and 10 are weak.
Place bet payouts and house edge
Place bets pay differently for each number, and so does the house edge:
| Place Number | Pays | House Edge |
|---|---|---|
| 6 or 8 | 7:6 | 1.52% |
| 5 or 9 | 7:5 | 4% |
| 4 or 10 | 9:5 | 6.67% |
Which place bets are worth it?
The 6 and 8 are the only place bets worth making regularly, at a respectable 1.52% edge. The 5 and 9 (4%) are mediocre, and the 4 and 10 (6.67%) are poor. If you want the 4 or 10, a buy bet is usually better. For the lowest edge overall, prefer Pass/Come with odds over place bets.
Worked example
You place $12 on the 6. The shooter rolls a 6 before a 7 - you win $14 (paid 7:6). The bet stays up and keeps working until you take it down or a 7 ends it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best place bets in craps?
The 6 and 8 are the best place bets at a 1.52% house edge. They hit often and pay 7:6.
Why place $6 increments on the 6 and 8?
The 7:6 payout only works cleanly in multiples of $6 ($6 pays $7, $12 pays $14). Betting odd amounts rounds down and quietly raises the house edge.
Can I take place bets down at any time?
Yes. Unlike the Pass Line, place bets are not contract bets. You can remove or reduce them whenever you like.