Craps Payout Calculator

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Craps Payout Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the potential payout for various craps bets based on your wager.

Pass Line / Come Bet (1:1) Don't Pass / Don't Come Bet (1:1) Pass Line Odds / Come Odds Don't Pass Odds / Don't Come Odds Place Bet (Win) Buy Bet Lay Bet Hard 4 / Hard 10 (7:1) Hard 6 / Hard 8 (9:1) Any Craps (7:1) Any Seven (4:1) Field Bet (Standard 1:1, 2/12 often 2:1)
function toggleInputs() { var betType = document.getElementById("betType").value; var pointNumberGroup = document.getElementById("pointNumberGroup"); var commissionRateGroup = document.getElementById("commissionRateGroup"); // Hide all conditional inputs first pointNumberGroup.style.display = "none"; commissionRateGroup.style.display = "none"; // Show inputs based on bet type if (betType === "passOdds" || betType === "dontPassOdds" || betType === "placeBet" || betType === "buyBet" || betType === "layBet") { pointNumberGroup.style.display = "block"; } if (betType === "buyBet" || betType === "layBet") { commissionRateGroup.style.display = "block"; } } function calculatePayout() { var wagerAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById("wagerAmount").value); var betType = document.getElementById("betType").value; var pointNumber = parseInt(document.getElementById("pointNumber").value); var commissionRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("commissionRate").value); var payout = 0; var totalReturn = 0; var errorMessage = ""; // Input validation if (isNaN(wagerAmount) || wagerAmount <= 0) { errorMessage = "Please enter a valid wager amount."; } else if ( (betType === "passOdds" || betType === "dontPassOdds" || betType === "placeBet" || betType === "buyBet" || betType === "layBet") && (isNaN(pointNumber) || ![4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10].includes(pointNumber)) ) { errorMessage = "Please enter a valid point number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) for this bet type."; } else if ( (betType === "buyBet" || betType === "layBet") && (isNaN(commissionRate) || commissionRate 100) ) { errorMessage = "Please enter a valid commission rate (0-100%)."; } if (errorMessage) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "" + errorMessage + ""; return; } var ratioNumerator = 0; var ratioDenominator = 1; var commissionAmount = 0; switch (betType) { case "passLine": case "dontPass": case "fieldBet": // Standard field bet pays 1:1, 2/12 often 2:1 but we're simplifying to 1:1 here. ratioNumerator = 1; ratioDenominator = 1; break; case "passOdds": if (pointNumber === 4 || pointNumber === 10) { ratioNumerator = 2; ratioDenominator = 1; } else if (pointNumber === 5 || pointNumber === 9) { ratioNumerator = 3; ratioDenominator = 2; } else if (pointNumber === 6 || pointNumber === 8) { ratioNumerator = 6; ratioDenominator = 5; } break; case "dontPassOdds": if (pointNumber === 4 || pointNumber === 10) { ratioNumerator = 1; ratioDenominator = 2; } else if (pointNumber === 5 || pointNumber === 9) { ratioNumerator = 2; ratioDenominator = 3; } else if (pointNumber === 6 || pointNumber === 8) { ratioNumerator = 5; ratioDenominator = 6; } break; case "placeBet": if (pointNumber === 4 || pointNumber === 10) { ratioNumerator = 9; ratioDenominator = 5; } else if (pointNumber === 5 || pointNumber === 9) { ratioNumerator = 7; ratioDenominator = 5; } else if (pointNumber === 6 || pointNumber === 8) { ratioNumerator = 7; ratioDenominator = 6; } break; case "buyBet": if (pointNumber === 4 || pointNumber === 10) { ratioNumerator = 2; ratioDenominator = 1; } else if (pointNumber === 5 || pointNumber === 9) { ratioNumerator = 3; ratioDenominator = 2; } else if (pointNumber === 6 || pointNumber === 8) { ratioNumerator = 6; ratioDenominator = 5; } // Calculate payout before commission payout = (wagerAmount * ratioNumerator) / ratioDenominator; commissionAmount = payout * (commissionRate / 100); payout -= commissionAmount; break; case "layBet": if (pointNumber === 4 || pointNumber === 10) { ratioNumerator = 1; ratioDenominator = 2; } else if (pointNumber === 5 || pointNumber === 9) { ratioNumerator = 2; ratioDenominator = 3; } else if (pointNumber === 6 || pointNumber === 8) { ratioNumerator = 5; ratioDenominator = 6; } // Calculate payout before commission payout = (wagerAmount * ratioNumerator) / ratioDenominator; commissionAmount = payout * (commissionRate / 100); payout -= commissionAmount; break; case "hard4or10": ratioNumerator = 7; ratioDenominator = 1; break; case "hard6or8": ratioNumerator = 9; ratioDenominator = 1; break; case "anyCraps": ratioNumerator = 7; ratioDenominator = 1; break; case "anySeven": ratioNumerator = 4; ratioDenominator = 1; break; default: errorMessage = "Unknown bet type selected."; break; } if (errorMessage) { document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = "" + errorMessage + ""; return; } // For bets where payout is not already calculated (i.e., not Buy/Lay) if (betType !== "buyBet" && betType !== "layBet") { payout = (wagerAmount * ratioNumerator) / ratioDenominator; } totalReturn = wagerAmount + payout; var resultHTML = "

Calculation Results:

"; resultHTML += "Original Wager: $" + wagerAmount.toFixed(2) + ""; resultHTML += "Potential Payout (Profit): $" + payout.toFixed(2) + ""; if (commissionAmount > 0) { resultHTML += "Commission Paid: $" + commissionAmount.toFixed(2) + ""; } resultHTML += "Total Return (Wager + Payout): $" + totalReturn.toFixed(2) + ""; document.getElementById("result").innerHTML = resultHTML; } // Initialize input visibility on page load window.onload = toggleInputs;

Understanding Craps Payouts

Craps is one of the most exciting and dynamic casino games, known for its fast pace and wide array of betting options. While the game might seem intimidating at first glance, understanding the payouts for different bets is crucial for any player. This Craps Payout Calculator helps you quickly determine your potential winnings for various common bets, allowing you to make informed decisions at the table.

How Craps Payouts Work

In craps, payouts are expressed as ratios (e.g., 1:1, 2:1, 7:6). The first number represents the amount you win for every unit of the second number you bet. For example, a 2:1 payout means you win $2 for every $1 you wager. Your original wager is typically returned to you in addition to the payout, unless specified otherwise (like some proposition bets where the payout includes your original bet, though this calculator focuses on profit).

Common Craps Bets and Their Payouts Explained:

Pass Line / Come Bet (1:1)

These are fundamental bets in craps. You win if the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, or if the established point number is rolled before a 7. A 1:1 payout means you win an amount equal to your wager.

Don't Pass / Don't Come Bet (1:1)

These are the opposite of Pass Line/Come bets. You win if the shooter rolls a 2 or 3 on the come-out roll, or if a 7 is rolled before the established point number. A 12 on the come-out roll is usually a push (tie). Payout is 1:1.

Odds Bets (True Odds)

Once a point is established (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), you can take "Odds" on your Pass Line or Come bet, or "Lay Odds" on your Don't Pass or Don't Come bet. These bets pay true odds, meaning the casino has no house edge on them. The payouts vary depending on the point number:

  • Point 4 or 10: 2:1
  • Point 5 or 9: 3:2
  • Point 6 or 8: 6:5

Don't Pass/Come Odds are the inverse: 1:2 for 4/10, 2:3 for 5/9, and 5:6 for 6/8.

Place Bets (Win)

You can "Place" a bet on any of the point numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) to be rolled before a 7. These bets have a house edge, as they don't pay true odds:

  • Place 4 or 10: 9:5
  • Place 5 or 9: 7:5
  • Place 6 or 8: 7:6

Buy Bets

Similar to Place bets, Buy bets allow you to bet on a point number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) being rolled before a 7. The key difference is that Buy bets pay true odds, but typically incur a 5% commission on your payout (or sometimes on the initial bet, depending on the casino). This calculator assumes a 5% commission on the payout.

Lay Bets

Lay bets are the opposite of Buy bets; you're betting that a 7 will be rolled before a specific point number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10). Like Buy bets, they pay true odds but usually involve a 5% commission on the payout.

Hardways

These are proposition bets on specific pairs being rolled (e.g., Hard 4 is two 2s, Hard 6 is two 3s, etc.). They only win if the exact pair is rolled before a 7 or an "easy" way of making the number (e.g., 1+3 for 4). They have a higher house edge due to their lower probability.

  • Hard 4 or Hard 10: 7:1
  • Hard 6 or Hard 8: 9:1

Any Craps (7:1)

A one-roll bet that the next roll will be a 2, 3, or 12 (craps). Payout is 7:1.

Any Seven (4:1)

A one-roll bet that the next roll will be a 7. Payout is 4:1.

Field Bet (Standard 1:1)

A one-roll bet that the next roll will be a 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12. Numbers 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 typically pay 1:1. Numbers 2 and 12 often pay 2:1 (or sometimes 3:1 in some casinos). This calculator uses the standard 1:1 payout for simplicity, but be aware of the higher payouts for 2 and 12 at your specific table.

Using this calculator can help you quickly compare the potential returns of different craps bets and understand the mechanics of the game's payouts.

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