What does 3,4,5 odds mean?
You can take up to 4x odds on the 5-9 (3-2)
You can take up to 5x odds on the 6-8 (6-5)
Basically a $5 pass bet, with max odds on each number would pay $30.
Quote: GreasyjohnI know that in craps if you have a point of 5 you can take $5 in free odds which wins 6. Point of 5 or 9 $4 on odds wins $6. And on a 4 or 10 your free odds pays double. So what changes in a 3,4,5 game? Isn't it the same?
It's referring to how much you can bet. 3x 4x 5x your passline bet.
Laying $30 on the 5-9 pays $20.
Laying $30 on the 6-8 pays $25.
I think.....just quick in my head. ;-)
Quote: SkittleCar1You can take up to 3x odds on the 4-10 (2-1)
You can take up to 4x odds on the 5-9 (3-2)
You can take up to 5x odds on the 6-8 (6-5)
Basically a $5 pass bet, with max odds on each number would pay $30.
So with a $5 bet you could only make a $15 odds bet on a point of 10? You couldn't bet free odds for less? And likewise you would have to bet $25 on free odds on a point of 6 (same $5 pass line bet)?
Quote: GreasyjohnSo with a $5 bet you could only make a $15 odds bet on a point of 10? You couldn't bet free odds for less?
You can bet anything you want between the minimum bet and the maximum.
The 3-4-5X is the MAX odds for the table.
.Quote: TerribleTomYou can bet less. If you want to play 2X odds at a 3-4-5X table, they won't stop you.
The 3-4-5X is the MAX odds for the table.
The MAX odds. I get it. Thanks everyone.
Quote: geoffYou can bet anything you want between the minimum bet and the maximum.
Right, but keep in mind to bet an Even $$$ amount on Odds if the Point is 5 or 9, houses will often remind you if you don't. The reason is because how the 3/2 pay works out, so, "Even Odds," pays right...and sounds like an oxymoron, even though it's not.
For example 2x Craps still allows passline betting with HE below 1%, and that's hard to criticize. But IMO it's much harder to play a long time and still be ahead, should the Dice Gods smile at all.
Quote: Mission146Right, but keep in mind to bet an Even $$$ amount on Odds if the Point is 5 or 9, houses will often remind you if you don't. The reason is because how the 3/2 pay works out, so, "Even Odds," pays right...and sounds like an oxymoron, even though it's not.
Mission, are you referring to, like, making a $5 free odds bet with a point of 5 and the house not paying $7.50 but $7--if they don't have 50 cent checks or half dollars?
Quote: GreasyjohnMission, are you referring to, like, making a $5 free odds bet with a point of 5 and the house not paying $7.50 but $7--if they don't have 50 cent checks or half dollars?
Correct. Most crap tables don't have less than dollars so make your bet one that can result in round amounts or they'll short you. In some jurisdictions this is illegal though.
