Craps apps

Craps apps: how the game works

Craps is a dice game. A ‘shooter’ (or the game engine, on an RNG table) rolls two dice, and players bet on the result. The first roll of a round is the come-out roll. On the come-out, 7 or 11 wins for pass line bets, and 2, 3 or 12 (‘craps’) loses. Any other total, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, becomes the point.

Once a point is set, the dice keep rolling until either the point comes up again (pass line wins) or a 7 appears (pass line loses, and a new round begins). Dozens of other bets sit around this core, some lasting for a single roll and some for the whole round.

In a UK app you’ll find craps either as a computer-dealt table game or as a streamed live casino game with real dice. It’s much less common than roulette or blackjack, so it’s worth searching the lobby before you sign up anywhere for craps alone.

Craps odds: how often each total rolls

Every craps bet comes back to one fact: two dice can land in 36 equally likely combinations. Totals in the middle can be made more ways than totals at the ends.

This table explains the whole game. A point of 6 or 8 is likely to be rolled again before a 7 (5 ways against 6), while a point of 4 or 10 is much less likely (3 ways against 6). Pass line bets win more often on the come-out because 7 and 11 together have 8 ways, against only 4 ways for 2, 3 and 12.

House edge on craps bets, from lowest to highest

Craps has some of the lowest-edge bets in a casino and some of the highest, sitting a few centimetres apart on the same layout. These are the commonly quoted figures for standard rules; the game’s help screen confirms the paytable in your app.

The free odds bet is unusual: it’s paid at the exact true odds, so it has no house edge. You can only place it after a point is set and only alongside a pass or come bet, which does carry an edge. The maximum odds you can take varies by game.

House edge is a long-run average. In any session, results swing a lot, and losses are likely over time on every bet except the odds bet itself.

A round of craps, roll by roll

Here’s how a typical round plays out with a £5 pass line bet.

1. Come-out roll: the dice show 3 and 5, making 8. The point is now 8. Your pass line bet stays in play.
2. You add £5 of free odds behind your pass line bet. True odds on a point of 8 are 6 to 5.
3. Next roll: 2 and 3, making 5. Nothing happens to your bets.
4. Next roll: 6 and 6, making 12. Still nothing; only 8 or 7 settle the pass line now.
5. Next roll: 4 and 4, making 8. The point is hit. Your pass line pays even money (£5 profit) and your odds bet pays 6 to 5 (£6 profit).
6. A new come-out roll begins the next round.

If a 7 had landed before the 8, both the £5 pass line and the £5 odds would have been lost.

The craps table on a phone screen

A full craps layout has more betting areas than any other table game, which is a challenge on a phone. Mobile versions tackle it in a few ways:

• Tabs or swipeable panels split the table into main bets (pass, don’t pass, come, field) and proposition bets (hardways, one-roll bets).
• Pinch to zoom on some RNG tables enlarges the area you’re betting on.
• Chip rack along the bottom; tap a chip, then tap the area. A long press usually shows the bet’s payout and limits.
• Odds button appears next to your pass or come bet once a point is set.
• Undo and Clear buttons sit beside the chip rack before the roll.

Landscape is often easier for craps, especially on live tables where the dice stream sits above a compressed betting grid. On an iPad or a large-screen phone, the full layout may fit without tabs.

How to place your first craps bet in an app

1. Open the app, tap Search and type ‘craps’. Check both the table games and live casino results.
2. Open the game’s help screen and read the payouts and the minimum and maximum bets.
3. Wait for a come-out roll (the table shows ‘Point: Off’ or similar).
4. Choose a chip and tap the Pass Line area. Confirm the bet if the game asks.
5. Roll (RNG table) or wait for the live shooter. The result settles automatically.
6. If a point is set, decide whether to add odds behind your pass line bet.
7. Keep rolling until the point or a 7 lands; your net position updates after each roll.

Live craps on mobile: streams, timers and data

Live craps streams a real table with real dice, often thrown by a mechanical shooter or a dealer, and adds a betting window timer before each roll. Evolution is among the studios that have built live craps formats. The live game sets its own pace; on a phone the stream is at the top in portrait, with a simplified betting grid underneath.

• Live streams use far more data than RNG tables. Wi-Fi is the better choice for longer sessions.
• If your connection drops during the betting window, any bet not confirmed won’t be placed.
• Settled results stand even if your stream freezes; check your game history afterwards.
• Our guide to how live casino streams work on mobile explains adaptive quality and delay.

UK rules that apply to craps apps

RNG craps in a UK app is an online casino game, so since 17 January 2025 each roll must take at least five seconds, there’s no autoplay or auto-roll, and no turbo feature. Your net position and session time stay on screen. Live tables follow their own physical pace and the operator’s live game rules.

The £5 and £2 per-spin limits are for slots, not craps; each craps table sets its own limits. See our maximum stake page for how limits differ by game.

Sensible craps habits for app players

• Learn the pass line and odds bet first; they’re simple and carry the lowest edges.
• Treat hardways and one-roll bets as costly extras.
• Count every chip on the layout as part of your stake; craps makes it easy to have several bets running.
• Use a time-out if a session runs longer than planned.

Where to look for craps in a UK app

Search Coral, Ladbrokes and Casumo for craps before you join, as table ranges change. Their welcome offers are for slots (18+, new customers, terms apply): Coral gives 100 free spins at 10p each when you bet £10 on slots, with no wagering on winnings; Ladbrokes gives 50 free spins a day for 10 days (up to 500, 10p each, no wagering) when you play £10 on slots; Casumo matches 50% of a first deposit of £20 or more up to £100, with 10x wagering within 7 days. Some payment methods don’t qualify.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.