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If the payout of a Don’t Pass Odds bet is equal to the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds bet that is equal to the Flat bet is placed directly next to the Flat bet. The remainder of the Odds bet is then placed on top by “bridging”. For example, suppose you make a $5 Don’t Pass bet and the shooter rolls a point of 8. Knowing that the true odds for the 8 are 6:5 (that is, six ways to make a 7 and five ways to make a 8). ), then you put in $6 in odds hoping to win $5. In this example, if you win the $6 odds bet, you win $5, which is exactly equal to the amount you win on your $5 flat bet (i.e. your $5 flat bet is even money, meaning you win $5 ). So, since your flat bet and your odds bet win the same amount (ie $5 each), you join your $6 odds bet by placing a $5 chip directly next to your $5 flat bet and then placing the $1 chip to join the two. $5 chips.

If the payout of a Don’t Pass Odds bet is not equal to the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet slopes. This means that you place the bottom chip of your Odds bet stack directly next to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining odds bet chips on top of that single chip, but offset and resting on the bottom chip (ie, your stack of odds bet chips is crooked because it is resting on the bottom chip).

Confused? It’s okay, don’t be nervous. The dealer is always ready to help if he forgets. After a few times, it all makes sense. It won’t be long before you’re a pro. If you’re not sure what to do the first time you try it, just tell the dealer, “I want to bet some odds, but I don’t know if it should be a bridge or a heel.” The dealer asks, “How much do you want to bet?” Suppose he says, “Fifteen dollars to earn ten.” The dealer asks him to drop his chips on the table (dealers are not allowed to take anything, especially chips, directly from a player), and then he tips or bridges them depending on the amount of your flat bet. You will quickly master it. Just don’t be afraid to ask the dealer questions. His job is not only to deal, but also to be kind and help the players.

Now you know! Remember, learn to play craps the right way.