Craps How to Play — Canadian Beginners Guide 2026

Craps looks complicated but the core game is straightforward. Once you understand Pass Line and Odds bets, you have access to some of the best value at any Canadian online casino. This guide covers everything a beginner needs.

Game Structure and Come Out Roll

Players bet on dice roll outcomes. The shooter rolls two dice. Come Out roll: 7 or 11 wins Pass Line (natural), 2/3/12 loses (craps), any other number becomes the Point. Point phase: keep rolling until Point hits (Pass Line wins) or 7 hits (Pass Line loses).

Pass Line Bet

House edge approximately 1.41%. Win on natural (7/11), lose on craps (2/3/12), then win if Point rolls before 7. Best starting bet for beginners at any craps table.

Odds Bet — Zero House Edge

Place behind Pass Line after Point established. Pays true mathematical odds — zero house edge. The only bet in any casino with no house advantage. Always take maximum allowed odds. At 3x odds, combined Pass Line plus Odds house edge drops to approximately 0.47%.

Good Bets and Bad Bets

Good: Come bet (1.41%), Don Pass (1.36%), Place 6 and 8 (1.52%). Avoid: Proposition bets (9-16% house edge), Big 6/Big 8, Field bet. Stick to Pass Line and Odds to keep the house advantage minimal.