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The craps table is undeniably the most intimidating, visually complex game on the entire casino floor.

This secret wager is universally known among veteran players as the "Free Odds" bet, or simply "Taking the Odds."
The Mathematics of Free Odds
For example, if the true odds of winning are 2 to 1, the casino will only pay you 1.5 to 1, keeping the difference as their guaranteed profit.

It is the only time in your life you will ever engage in a perfectly fair, 50/50 mathematical coin flip against a multi-billion dollar casino corporation.
Winning Odds bets are paid out exactly at the true mathematical probability of the rollIt dilutes the overall house edge of your entire craps session significantlyYou must place a standard Pass Line bet first before you can "Take the Odds" Mechanics of the Free Odds Bet
Because the casino makes zero profit from this wager, they completely refuse to advertise its existence on the physical table layout.

If the shooter successfully rolls the Point number again before rolling a 7, both your Pass Line bet and your massive Odds bet win.
Understanding Maximum Odds Limits
Because the Odds bet yields zero profit, casinos aggressively limit exactly how much money you are allowed to place behind your Pass Line bet.

For example, if you bet $10 on the Pass Line, and the Point becomes an 8, you can place a maximum of $50 in Free Odds behind it.
Betting StrategyOverall House EdgePlayer RatingPass Line Only1.41%AveragePass Line + 5x Odds0.33%Expert / Optimal
Step up to the loud table, establish the point, and proudly place your chips in the blank space behind the line.