The pass line bet in online craps is the most popular bet that is made. However, even though the don't pass line bet follows along the same principles, this bet is not as popular as some of the other bets that are on offer at a craps table.
There is a very simple reason for this. When you make a don't pass line bet, you are in essence betting against the shooter and therefore against most of the other players at the table.
Pass line bets are generally placed by the shooter because the shooter will win this bet for a winning throw. The don't pass line bet works in the exact opposite way - if the shooter loses then this bet will win, with one exception.
How the Bets Work
After the come out throw, the shooter will be hoping for a 7 or 11 to win. If you have placed a don't pass line bet then you will be hoping for a 2 or 3. Even though the shooter will lose with a throw of 12, the don't pass line bets will be pushed with the dealer and you can either take your money back or let it ride for the next throw of the dice.
If none of the above numbers are rolled (2, 3, 7, 11 or 12) then this is known as the "point". In order for the shooter to win the point must be rolled (one of the remaining numbers being 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10).
The dice are rolled until the shooter either makes the point or rolls a 7, which will result in the shooter losing.
However, if you have placed a don't pass line bet then the shooter rolling a 7 will result in you winning.
Odds
Online casinos will pay out even money to a winning don't pass line bet. Although this bet offers the same odds as the pass line bet, there are many players who avoid this bet due to the fact that others at the table consider this bet bad etiquette.
However, at the end of the day you are playing to win for yourself so you should not be swayed too much by what others at the table are thinking. Online casinos offer more anonymity in terms of this betting type. Don't pass line bets are therefore at online casinos than at land based casinos.
If you know how the pass line bets work then don't pass line bets should be a breeze. These are the two easiest bets to place in craps and are a good way to ease into the game if you are new or still learning the nuances and intricacies of the more complex bets that you can make at a craps table.
