Hardway Bet
Understanding 'Hardway Bet' in Craps
A 'Hardway Bet' is a type of wager in Craps that predicts a specific doubles roll (also called 'hard' numbers) will appear before a 7 or an easier combination of the same total.
The Hardway Numbers
- Hard 4: 2+2
- Hard 6: 3+3
- Hard 8: 4+4
- Hard 10: 5+5
How a Hardway Bet Works
When placing a Hardway Bet, you are betting that the shooter will roll the exact double you selected before either:
- Rolling a 7, which causes a loss.
- Rolling the same total as an easy combination (non-doubles), which also results in a loss.
For example:
If you bet on a hard 6, you win only if 3+3 is rolled before 7 or an easy 6 (4+2 or 5+1).
If 7 or an easy 6 appears first, you lose the bet.
Payouts
Hard 4 & Hard 10: Pays 7:1
Hard 6 & Hard 8: Pays 9:1
Because rolling doubles is less likely than rolling the same total in an easy combination, Hardway Bets are riskier but offer higher payouts. They are popular with players who enjoy predicting specific outcomes and adding excitement to the game.
FAQs About Hardway Bets in Craps
What is a Hardway Bet?
It’s a wager predicting that a specific double will be rolled before a 7 or an easy combination of the same total.
Which numbers can be bet as Hardways?
Hard 4 (2+2), Hard 6 (3+3), Hard 8 (4+4), and Hard 10 (5+5).
How are Hardway Bets different from regular bets?
They are specific to doubles and are riskier than standard line bets, with higher payouts.
What happens if the number comes up the 'easy way'?
The Hardway Bet loses, even if the total matches the number you selected.
