Craps is the loudest game in any land-based casino, and the most intimidating layout to walk up to. Online craps in Australia takes away the crowd, the jargon being shouted across the table and the pressure to bet before you understand what is happening. You can learn at your own pace and stick to the handful of bets that actually make sense.
This guide covers how a round works, which bets to start with, which to avoid and how to play craps at Fair Go Casino, which runs a digital RNG table rather than a live one. rocketplay6.net is an independent guide site; we earn a commission if you sign up through our links. 18+ only.
Quick facts
- Dice
- Two six-sided dice, rolled by RNG
- Best starter bets
- Pass Line, Don't Pass, Odds
- Bets to skip
- Most single-roll proposition bets
- Dealer
- Digital table, no live craps
- Software
- SpinLogic Gaming
- Currency
- AUD
How a round of craps works
Every round starts with the come-out roll.
- Roll a 7 or 11 and Pass Line bets win immediately.
- Roll a 2, 3 or 12 ("craps") and Pass Line bets lose.
- Roll any other number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) and that number becomes the point.
Once a point is set, the dice keep rolling. If the point is rolled again before a 7, Pass Line bets win. If a 7 comes first, Pass Line bets lose and the round ends. That is the core of the game; everything else on the layout is an optional extra built around it.
The craps bets worth knowing
| Bet | How it works | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Line | Bet with the shooter: win on 7 or 11 on the come-out, or if the point repeats before a 7 | The best place to start |
| Don't Pass | The mirror image: bet against the shooter | Equally good value, just less sociable at a real table |
| Odds | An extra bet placed behind Pass or Don't Pass after a point is set | The best value bet in the casino where offered, as it carries no house edge |
| Come / Don't Come | Like Pass and Don't Pass, but placed after the point is set | Solid once you understand the basics |
| Place bets | Bet on a specific number being rolled before a 7 | Acceptable on 6 and 8; weaker on others |
| Field and proposition bets | Single-roll bets on specific totals or combinations | Flashy payouts but a much higher house edge; skip them |
Check the in-game help screen at Fair Go to see exactly which of these the table supports and how each one pays.
A simple craps strategy for beginners
The most sensible approach to craps is also the simplest:
- Bet the Pass Line (or Don't Pass) on every come-out roll.
- When a point is set, add an Odds bet behind it if the table offers one and your budget allows.
- Ignore the centre of the table, where the proposition bets live.
- Keep your total stake per round to a small, fixed slice of your session budget.
That combination keeps you on the lowest-edge bets available. It will not beat the game long term, as nothing will, but it gives you the most play for your money. Our bankroll management guide shows how to size those stakes.
Why online craps is easier to learn
At a land-based table, craps moves fast, the stickman calls bets in slang and the other players are waiting on you. Online none of that applies. At Fair Go the dice are rolled by an independently tested RNG, you place chips at your own pace, and the game tells you which bets are open at each stage of the round.
What you lose is the social side: the cheering when a shooter gets hot. Fair Go has no live dealer tables at all, so there is no streamed craps either. If you want to compare the other tables on offer, see our online roulette and online baccarat guides, or the full Fair Go games list.
Craps and bonus wagering
Because Pass and Don't Pass are close to even, craps is a game casinos frequently restrict or discount when counting bonus wagering. If you claim the WELCOME offer (100% up to $200 on each of five $20+ deposits, 30x deposit plus bonus), read the terms before rolling with bonus funds.
A no-code deposit is often a better match for table players. Fair Go pays 25% instant cashback on busted deposits of $10 or more made without a code, and 30% on weekends, claimed through 24/7 live chat. Details are on our Fair Go cashback page.
Responsible gambling
Craps can feel like you are on a roll, and that feeling is exactly when stakes creep up. Stick to the bet size you planned at the start. If you want to talk to someone about your gambling, Gambling Help Online is on 1800 858 858, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
The Pass Line or Don't Pass bet, backed up with an Odds bet once a point is set if the table offers it. The Odds bet carries no house edge, which makes it the best value wager in the casino. Proposition bets in the centre of the layout pay well but cost far more over time.
No. Fair Go has no live dealer games. Its craps table is a digital SpinLogic game with dice rolls generated by an independently tested random number generator. That makes it quieter than a real table but much easier to learn at your own pace.
A 7 or 11 wins for Pass Line bets, and a 2, 3 or 12 loses. Any other total (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10) becomes the point. The dice then keep rolling until either the point repeats, which wins for Pass Line, or a 7 appears, which loses.
No. Each roll is independent, and progressive betting systems only reshape your losses. The best you can do is stick to the low-edge bets, keep stakes to a fixed share of your budget, and stop when you reach your limit.
It is illegal for operators to offer online casino games to Australians under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, but not an offence for a player. Fair Go is an offshore casino with a Curaçao licence and no Australian licence, so local regulators cannot help with disputes.