Laying the (4) or the (10) is a relatively popular bet for those playing the dark (don’t) side of craps. It’s easy, simple and puts you on the casino side of the odds at the table.
It’s widely used by experienced players deploying a number of different positive and negative progressions and is also a great way for the novice craps player to get introduced to the ‘don’t’ side of betting.
In effect, you are betting that a (7) will roll before the (4) or (10) you lay (bet) your money on.
- Down with odds is an action and statement both announced and executed by a craps dealer when both paying off a players place bet and moving that same players come bet on to a specific number signifying that the players bet is covered.
- In contrast the number 2 can only be rolled one way with two dice: 1+1. Because the number six offers greater odds of coming up (since there are so many ways to roll a six in online craps), it doesn't pay out as much as numbers like two which have lesser odds of being rolled. Winning craps odds are based on the frequency by which a number can.
There are a number of reasons Laying the (4) or (10) is a popular way to play the dark side.
- There are 6 ways to roll a (7) and only 3 ways to roll a (4) or a (10)
- The odds are in your favor as you’re betting with the casino and not against
- Laying either the (4) or (10) has a lower ‘House Edge’ than laying the other numbers
- House Edge (4) & (10) is 2.44%, (5) & (9) is 3.23%, and the (6) & (8) is 4.00%
- You can ‘buy’ the number so you can get paid out at ‘true odds.
- You can make the bet, or take it down, at anytime you want (it’s not a contract bet)
Wins if a 7 is rolled and loses if any other number is rolled. Wins is a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled and loses on any other number. Two Craps or Aces. Also known as Snake Eyes. Wins if a 2 is rolled and pays 30 to 1. Twelve Craps or Two Sixes. Wins if a 12 is rolled and loses on all other numbers.
(Secrets Tip #1) How do you know this is one of the better bets on the table? There is no wording on the table that promotes this bet or even let’s you know it’s available.
EASY TO EXECUTE
Just put $20 on the table and tell the dealer to “Lay the (4)” or the (10), whichever you decide to bet against.
- Let the dealer know you want to ‘buy’ the number. He/she will put a small disc on your bet that says ‘Buy’.
- For a $20 bet, it will cost you $1 to buy the number to get paid out at full odds. Most casinos don’t charge the vig on this unless you win, where they’ll take it out of your winnings. There are some that take the vig up front and you’re charged win or lose.
Now, if the (7) rolls before the (4) or (10) that you selected, the dealer will pay you $19 in winnings. ($20 in true odds (1 to 2), minus the $1 vig).
(Secrets Tip #2) When laying the (4) or (10), you can hedge your bet by placing a $2 Hardway bet on the number. Paying 9 to 1, you will have effectively eliminated one of the three ways your bet could lose.
The ‘Lay the (4) or (10) Betting Strategy works great on cold and choppy tables, but keep in mind, no betting strategy will change the house edge on the bet.
VARIATIONS
As simple and effective as this bet is, there are many ways to play this at the tables. Below are just a handful and you can create the version that works best for you.
- Use ‘flat bets’ and keep the bet size the same after a win or a loss
- Use a positive progression betting system where you increase the size of your bets after each win
- Use a negative progression betting system and increase the size of your bet after each loss.
- Lay the (4) or (10) on the come-out roll when most are ‘trying’ to roll a (7)
- Lay the bet immediately after the (4) or (10) rolls with the hope that it won’t repeat before the (7)
- Wait for 3 rolls of the dice before laying your bet, expecting that a (7) will show in the next few rolls
- Some even lay both the (4) and the (10), although that’s not recommended with this strategy
Like most other betting strategies, the ‘Lay the (4) or (10) Strategy’ has it’s own disadvantages.
- It does not work well on warm or hot tables
- Being that it pays at 1 to 2 odds, you’ll collect $10 on a $20 bet, but you’ll give up $20 on a loss – It will take you 2 wins to make up 1 loss
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There are many different bets you can make on the craps table. This often confuses new players but in actual fact craps is not that complicated. In this section we outline all of the possible betting options and show you where those bets go on the table.
The Craps Table
Below is an example of a craps table. The image shows a half table layout as seen on the Microgaming online craps game. Tables at other casinos might look slightly different but the layouts are very similar.
The Different Bets
Pass Line
The most common craps bet. The Pass Line bet is made on the come out roll and wins if a 7 or 11 is rolled. If a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled the bet loses. If any other number is rolled the point is established. If the point is rolled before a 7 the bet wins. If a 7 is rolled the bet loses. Pays even money.
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Pass Line Odds
Also known as 'Taking the Odds', the Pass Line Odds bet is an extra bet that can be made after a Pass Line bet is made and the point is established. In most cases this can be a multiple of your Pass Line bet. The bet wins if the point is rolled before a 7. This is one of the few best in the casino that has no house edge. The point determines the pay out with the most common being 2 to 1 (4 or 10), 3 to 2 (5 or 9) and 6 to 5 (6 or 8).
Don't Pass Line
The opposite bet to the Pass Line Bet. The Don't Pass bet wins if the come out roll is a 2 or 3 and loses if the come out roll is a 7 or 11. If a 12 is rolled this is a push. In the case of a push or if the point is established the dice continue to be rolled until either a 7 or the point is rolled. The bet wins if a 7 is rolled and loses if the point is roll. Wins pay even money.
Don't Pass Odds
Also known as 'Laying The Odds', this be is the opposite to Taking the Odds and wins if a 7 is rolled before the point. In most cases this bet can be a multiple of your Don't Pass bet. The pay out depends on the point with the most common being 1 to 2 (4 or 10), 2 to 3 (5 or 9) and 5 to 6 (6 or 8).
Come
The same as the Pass Line Bet with the exception that it can be made at any time after the point is established. The bet wins if a 7 or 11 is rolled and lose if a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled. If any other number is rolled this becomes your point. You win if your point is rolled before a 7. Pays even money.
Don't Come
The opposite of the Come bet and can be made at any time after the point is established. Wins if a 2 or 3 is rolled and loses if a 7 or 11 is rolled. If a 12 is rolled the bet pushes. If a point is established you win if a 7 is rolled before your point. Pays even money.
Odds In Craps Explained
Place Bets
A bet made on 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 that can be made at any time. Wins if the number is rolled before a 7. This bet is the same as the odds bets but with lower pay outs. The standard pay outs are as follows 9 to 5 (4 or 10), 7 to 5 (5 or 9) and 7 to 6 (6 to 8)
Place Bets To Lose
A relatively rare betting option found at some land based casinos but quite common online. This bet is the opposite of the Place Bets. The bet can be made at any time and wins if a 7 is rolled before your number. Pay off are usually 5 to 11 (4 or 10), 5 to 8 (5 or 9), 4 to 5 (6 or 8).
Buy Bets
These bets are similar to the Place Bets with different pay offs. A Buy Bet can be placed at any time on any of the points. This bet wins if the point is rolled before a 7. Pay offs are the same as the odds but casinos take a 5% vig on the bet. Wins pay 2 to 1 (4 or 10), 3 to 2 (5 or 9) and 6 to 5 (6 or 8).
Lay Bets
The opposite to the Buy Bet. A Lay Bet can be placed on any point and wins if a 7 is rolled before the point. Due to the fact that a 7 being rolled is more likely the casinos take a 5% commission on the amount that can be won. Pay off are 1 to 2 (4 or 10), 2 to 3 (5 or 9) and 5 to 6 (6 or 8). Royale jackpot casino.
Big 6 and 8
A bet on Big 6 or Big 8 wins if a 6 or an 8 is rolled before a 7. These bets pay even money and should be avoided as you can make the same bet on the Place 6 or 8 and get better pay offs.
Field Bet
The Field betting areas is a big section on the craps table. A bet placed on the field wins if the next roll is a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 or 11. If the next roll is a 3, 4, 9 or 11 you win even money. If a 2 or a 12 is rolled you win 2 to 1.
Hardways
There are four possible hardways bets (2-2, 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5). Hardways bets can be made at any time and win if the selected hardway rolls before a 7. The bet loses if a 7 is rolled or if the total is rolled with a different combination. Hardways 6 and 8 pay 9 to 1. Hardways 4 and 10 pay 7 to 1.
Any 7
Wins if a 7 is rolled and loses if any other number is rolled. Pays 4 to 1.
Any Craps
Wins is a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled and loses on any other number . Pays 7 to 1
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Two Craps or Aces
Also known as Snake Eyes. Wins if a 2 is rolled and pays 30 to 1.
Twelve Craps or Two Sixes
Wins if a 12 is rolled and loses on all other numbers. Pays 30 to 1
Three Craps or Ace Deuce
Wins if a 3 is rolled and loses on all other rolls. Pays 15 to 1
Eleven or Six Five
Wins if 11 is rolled and loses on all other rolls. Pays 15 to 1 New mobile casino sites.
Horn Bet
The Horn Bet is actually four bets in one. You are placing one betting unit on 2, 3, 11 and 12. If 3 or 11 is rolled wins pay 3.75 to 1. If 2 or 12 is rolled wins pay 7.5 to 1. Any other number rolled and the bet loses.