Betting Wrong

In craps, Betting Wrong is a term used when you're betting against the shooter. This means you're wagering that the shooter will lose by rolling a 2, 3, or 12 on the come-out roll, or by rolling a 7 before making the point.

Key Details of Betting Wrong

Betting Wrong involves placing Don't Pass and Don't Come bets.
The house edge on these bets is relatively low, 1.36% for Don't Pass and 1.40% for Don't Come bets.
Payouts for these bets are typically 1:1.

How to Bet Wrong in Craps

Betting Wrong in craps involves placing a Don't Pass bet before the come-out roll, and/or placing Don't Come bets after the point has been established. You win if the shooter loses, and lose if the shooter wins.

How Does Betting Wrong Work?

With a Don't Pass bet, if the shooter rolls a 2 or 3 on the come-out roll, you win. If they roll a 7 or 11, you lose. A roll of 12 is typically a push (no one wins or loses). Any other number becomes the point. If the shooter rolls a 7 before rolling the point again, you win. With a Don't Come bet, the same rules apply but on rolls after the come-out.

Examples of Betting Wrong in Action

For example, if you place a $10 Don't Pass bet and the shooter rolls a 3, you win $10. If the point becomes 4 and the shooter rolls a 7 before a 4, you win another $10. If you also placed a $10 Don't Come bet and the next roll was a 5, you'd have a second point to win on.

Tips for Betting Wrong

Betting Wrong can be less social, as you're betting against most players at the table.
Stick to Don't Pass and Don't Come bets for their low house edge.
Understand the game and the odds before placing your bets.