Glossary of Craps Terms to Know Before Playing

Craps is one of the most player-friendly live online casino games. It’s straightforward to play, and the even-money bets give players almost a 50% chance of winning. But it’s a mere fallacy to think that you can become a successful live craps player without understanding the phrases and terminologies in this table game. In light of that, this article discusses the glossary of craps terms and lingos to master before playing. Get your notebook ready!

2-way

2-way is a popular craps terminology, meaning a player wagers a single roll for themselves and the dealer.

3-way

3-way has no relationship with 2-way bets. It is a wager made on units 2, 3, and 12. 

5-count

5-count is a craps strategy developed by Dr. Don Catlin. The system uses the analogy that at least 57% of shooters won’t surpass the 5-count without hitting a 7. In return, this strategy protects players from losing money on shorter rolls. 

Ace

Predicting the next craps roll will be a hard 2 (1+1). This bet is also called Snake Eyes at the best live casino sites. 

Ace Deuce

Predicting that the next craps roll will be a 3 (2+1).

Any 7

This craps term refers to placing a bet predicting that the outcome will be a 7.

Arm

An “arm” is a person who has exceptional skills at throwing dice and hitting specific numbers. 

Big Red

Placing a wager on any 7 to appear.

Betting Right

Placing a wager on the Come and Pass Line bets.

Betting Wrong

Placing a wager on the Don’t Come and Don’t Pass Line bets. 

Boxman

The boxman is the casino employee who supervises a craps table.

Box numbers

These are the place numbers, including 4-5-6-8-9-10.

Boxcars

A craps roll or bet of 12. 

Big 6

Predicting that a 6 comes up before a 7.

Big 8

Predicting that an 8 comes up before a 7.

Center field

A wager that the next roll will be a 9.

Cold table

A cold table or cold dice is a craps terminology used when players don’t hit the established craps point. 

Come out

The first craps roll by the shooter. This roll is made before establishing a point.

Crap out

This is a common craps lingo used when players roll 2-3-12 on their come-out roll. If a player bets on a Come or Pass Line bet, they lose. But they win if they roll 2 or 3 on the come-out bet and have a Don’t Come or Don’t Pass Line bet. Also, the bet becomes a tie/push if the shooter rolls a 12.

Don’t Come

Wagering that the shooter will roll a 7 before a number you had placed a bet on.

Don’t Pass

In this bet, you’re predicting a 2-3-12 on the come-out roll. If this bet wins, you’ll receive a double payout at the top live casino sites.

End of the Race

A wager that the subsequent outcome will be a 7.

Even Money

A craps bet that has a 1:1 payout. In other words, a 1-coin bet will come with an additional coin. Such bets include Pass Line and Come bets. 

Fever Five

Fever Five is craps terminology for rolling a five.

Front Line

This is an alternative name used for Pass Line bets.

George

Live dealers often use this craps term to refer to a player who often tips them.

Hard Number

The outcome of a pair of numbers like 1+1 is a hard 2.

Hi-Lo

A single-roll wager on 12 and 2. 

Hot Table

A live craps table where players often win. These tables are also called hot dice. 

High

A wager that the outcome of a roll is a 12. 

Inside Bets

Betting on place number bets like 5-6-8-9.

Insurance Bets

A wager meant to protect players from losing. In short, if one bet loses, the other one wins. 

Low

A single-roll wager for a 2.

Natural

Predicting that the come-out roll will be a 7 or 11. 

Nina

Betting or rolling a 9.

Off

This craps terminology refers to having a wager but not in play. It also refers to a come-out roll without an established point. 

On

The “on” term refers to a wager already in play. It also refers to an already established point. 

Pass Line

Placing the Pass Line bet predicts that the come-out roll will be a 7 or 11.

Point

An established number after the come-out roll. 

Proposition Bets

Proposition bets are wagers made at the center of the craps table.

Right Player

Players who wager on Come and Pass Line bets. 

Scared Money

Scared money is a gamer who doesn’t have enough funds to continue playing. 

Shooter

The player who rolls the dice.

Six Ace

Predicting that the next throw will be a 7 (5+2).

Square Pair

Hard 8 (4+4)

Stroker

A stroker is a craps player who makes complicated wagers, giving the live dealers unnecessary work. 

Toke

Another term for tipping the live craps dealer.

True Odds

The true odds are the actual craps odds for a payout where the house advantage is 0%.

Two Aces

When the outcome of a throw is a hard 2 (1+1).

Up Pops the Devil

This slang refers to the next bet being a 7 (5+2).

Wrong Bettor

A “wrong bettor” is a player who bets against the shorter. In other words, you’ll be betting on Don’t Come and Don’t Pass Line outcomes. 

Yo Eleven

Predicting that the next roll will be an 11 (6+5).

Did this article leave out the craps terminology you often use at the best online casinos? Feel free to share it. Meanwhile, master these terminologies and get an upper on the table. You’ll even learn more craps terminologies as you gain more experience in the game.