Coach: Learn the Math First
No systems. No hunches. Just probability.
Learn the Table
Walk through the craps table step by step. Pick your perspective.
Betting Fundamentals
The Pass Line
1.41%The baseline bet every serious player starts with.
The Come Bet
1.41%Same odds as Pass Line, activated after the point. Extends your coverage mathematically.
Free Odds
0.00%The only bet in the casino where the house has no advantage. Always take maximum odds.
What to Avoid
The Proposition Bets
9.09% - 16.67%One-roll bets designed for impulse, not math.
The Field Bet
5.56%Looks like even money. It isn't. 5.56% edge (2.78% if 2 and 12 pay triple).
Any 7
16.67%The worst single bet on the layout.
Math of the Month
March 2026: The True Cost of the Hard 8
Hard 8 pays 9:1. True odds are 10:1. That 1-unit gap costs you 9.09% of every bet. Over 500 sessions, a $10 Hard 8 habit costs ~$227 in expected value. The house doesn't need luck. It needs you to keep placing it.
9:1
Casino Pays
10:1
True Odds
9.09%
House Edge
-$227
500 Sessions @ $10
Practice Before You Play
Tools We Trust
Michael Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds, is the gold standard for mathematically perfect gambling strategy. His work aligns with everything we teach: no superstition, no systems, just probability. If you want to practice craps strategy before risking real money, these are the resources we recommend.
Wizard of Odds: Craps
Complete craps math reference. House edge tables, optimal strategy, and bet analysis from the most trusted name in gambling math.
Free Craps Trainer
Practice craps with zero risk. The Wizard's free trainer lets you learn the table layout, bet placement, and payout mechanics.
Your Strategy Sucks
An Instagram account that simulates roulette and craps strategies so you don't have to waste real money finding out they don't work. Same philosophy as us: run the math, not the myth.
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