A “Put” bet is a old, rarely used wager that was made on the pass line after the shooter established his point. For example, say you have no bets and the shooter rolls a six, your favorite number. You can then “put” a bet down on the pass line and take the maximum odds.

The reason why more people didn't make this bet is because it was just not profitable for the average Crapshooter! You miss out on the come-out seven and eleven, where the pass line player has a big advantage in a 2X odds casino. However, in many resorts 5X or 10X (or higher) odds are available, so this bet has come back into vogue. The higher odds being offered more than offset the seven/eleven come out advantage.

But what if the only casino near you is a 2X odds casino? You could of course still make a put bet after the come out, but it is still more profitable to make a pass line bet and take advantage of the come out seven/eleven.

Let's say you bet $5 on the pass line. You win with a come out seven, leave $5 up, and end up with a pass line point of six. However, if you knew in advance that the point was going to be a six or eight, you would have bet more, because those are the two most popular point numbers. Also, in a 2X odds casino, you are limited in your odds to 2X your flat bet.

Now, here is a brand new use for the old put bet. Just make a SECOND pass line bet (a “put” bet). Instead of placing it next to your original bet, tell the dealer that you are adding it to your pass line bet. Then take maximum odds. This is perfectly legal in most casinos, but make sure the dealer knows what you are doing, so you get the correct payoff.

As you probably know, the odds on the six (or eight) point are 6:5 so if you have a $5 bet with $10 (2X) odds you get $5 (for the flat portion) plus $12 for the odds portion or a total of $17. If you add just $5 to your flat bet (total $10) most casinos will allow you to take $25 odds (2-1/2X odds) instead of $20, just to make payments easier. So, if the six hits you’ll win $10 for your flat bet plus $30 for the odds - a total of $40! Plus, you have the added advantage of a come out seven/eleven, and a minimum flat bet in case the point was other than a six or eight.

Of course you can use this method on other points as well, but the six and eight are the only points that will give you more than 2X odds on a 2X odds table!

Remember to start out with a $5 passline bet and, if the point is a six or eight, make a put bet for $5 and add it to your $5 flat bet. Then, just place $25 in odds behind your $10 bet!

Give it a try the next time you play!
And, as always, good luck at the tables!

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