Updated September 23, 2026 · How we simulate
The cheapest popular craps strategy is Pass Line with Max Odds, at about $6 per hour at a $15 table. The most expensive is Iron Cross, at about $52 per hour, mostly because the field bet resolves every roll.
Every popular craps system, run through 200,000 simulated hours with real casino rules, ranked by what it costs you on average. Tap any strategy for the full breakdown and to try it free on our table.
| # | Strategy | Avg / hour | Hours ahead | Down $500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pass Line with Max Odds ⚡ Run $15 pass + 3-4-5x odds | −$6 | 48% | 19% |
| 2 | Don't Pass with Lay Odds ⚡ Run $15 don't pass + 2x lay | −$6 | 48% | 1% |
| 3 | Buy the 4 and 10 ⚡ Run $25 buy on 4 and 10 (vig on win) | −$11 | 45% | 3% |
| 4 | $44 Inside with Regression ⚡ Run $44 inside, drop to $22 after the first hit | −$14 | 47% | 0% |
| 5 | Place 6 & 8, Collect One, Press One ⚡ Run $18 on 6 & 8, press after every other hit | −$16 | 38% | 0% |
| 6 | The 3-Point Molly ⚡ Run $15 pass + up to 2 come bets, 2x odds | −$16 | 48% | 20% |
| 7 | The Cold Table Hedge Don't Pass, Come, Come, Don't Come — $15 each | −$17 | 43% | 0% |
| 8 | $32 Across ⚡ Run $5 on 4, 5, 9, 10 + $6 on 6, 8 | −$23 | 43% | 0% |
| 9 | $44 Inside ⚡ Run $10 on 5 & 9 + $12 on 6 & 8 | −$23 | 45% | 0% |
| 10 | Martingale on the Pass Line $15 pass, double after every loss (table max $5,000) | −$40 | 91% | 20% |
| 11 | The Iron Cross ⚡ Run $15 field + place 5, 6, 8 ($66) | −$52 | 42% | 6% |
Each hour is 100 rolls at a $15 table (or the table minimum each strategy is built for), standard Vegas rules. No strategy beats the house edge; they change how your results swing. Lower average loss and fewer $500 drawdowns means a cheaper, safer night.
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No. Every bet except odds has a built-in house edge. Strategies change the swings, not the long-run math.
In our simulation, the Iron Cross costs the most per hour, mostly because the field bet resolves every roll.