The vast majority of players at a craps table are ‘right-way’ bettors, meaning they want the shooter to roll point numbers.

While playing the dark side can make you unpopular with the other players, it is actually one of the smartest mathematical bets in the casino.

Why the ‘Dark Side’ is Statistically Superior

If a 12 is rolled on the Come Out, the bet is a ‘push’ (tie) to maintain the casino‘s tiny mathematical edge.

Statistically, the number 7 is the most likely number to roll with two dice on any given throw.

• The casino actively relies on players choosing the mathematically inferior Pass Line simply because it is more fun and social
• Playing the Don’t Pass line requires thick skin; you must remain quiet and respectful when the entire table groans after a seven-out
• Never celebrate loudly when you win a Don’t Pass bet, as you are actively profiting from the misery of everyone else at the table

The Etiquette of Betting Against the Table

Because you are winning when everyone else is losing, playing the Don’t Pass line requires strict adherence to unwritten social rules.

If a hot shooter is on a massive 30-minute roll, you will lose a significant amount of money; accept the variance gracefully.

However, if you can handle the icy glares from the other players, it is undeniably the smartest way to play the game.