How to Use Place Bets and Buy Bets in Craps

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Learn how to use Place bets in craps. Discover how to Buy numbers, press your winnings, and maximise payouts during a lucky streak.

Last Updated: 25 June 2026

If you want to see where most players make their money during a lucky streak, look no further than Place bets. The Pass Line is great, but Place bets let you pick and choose exactly which numbers you want to back.

Key Takeaways: Place & Buy Bets

  • Targeting Numbers: Place bets allow you to bypass the Pass Line and bet directly on the 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 to roll before a 7.
  • Total Control: These are not contract bets. You can tell the dealer to remove, reduce, or turn them off at any point during the game.
  • Buy Bets: By paying a 5% commission on your wager, the casino pays you in true odds. This is highly recommended for the 4 and 10.
  • Pressing: A strategy to maximise a hot streak by using the winnings you just received to double your current bet on the table.

The Numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10)

Once the Point is set, you can bet on any of these specific numbers to roll. If your chosen number lands before a 7, you win.

A close-up of the craps table layout focusing on the box numbers 4, 5, SIX, 8, NINE, and 10 with active betting chips and an ON puck over the 4.
The point and box numbers section on a craps table, demonstrating how chips are placed to cover specific numbers during a game.

The best part about Place bets is that they are not contract bets. You are in total control of your money. You can ask the dealer to take them down, reduce them, or turn them off at any point during the game.

Buy Bets (The 5% Commission)

As your wagers get larger, the casino lets you ‘Buy’ your numbers. By paying a small 5% commission (often called the ‘vig’), the casino pays you in true odds.

Experienced players highly recommend doing this on the 4 and the 10. For example, a £20 Buy bet on the 10 gives you a £40 payout, rather than the standard £36.

Pressing Your Bets

To make the most of a hot streak, you need to learn how to ‘press’ your bets. This simply means using your winnings to increase your current wagers.

When your number hits, just tell the dealer to “Press it”. The dealer will use your winnings to double your bet, allowing you to capitalise on a good roll without risking more of your own pocket money.

Want to cover multiple numbers at once with a single command? Discover how to use Spread Bets.

❓ Place Bets FAQ

Do I have to leave my Place bets on the table?

Unlike the Pass Line, Place bets give you total control over your money. You are not locked in, meaning you can ask the dealer to remove, reduce, or turn off your wagers at any point during the game.

Why do experienced players Buy the 4 and 10?

When you pay a small 5% commission to Buy your bets, the casino pays out in true odds. This significantly increases your potential payout, making it highly recommended for harder to roll numbers like the 4 and the 10.

What does it mean to press a bet in craps?

Pressing is a strategy used to maximise profits during a hot streak. Instead of keeping your payout, you tell the dealer to use the money you just won from the casino to double your existing bet.

Author:

Lucas Portela

Lucas Portela

Owner, BoldGambler • Avanhandava/SP

Oddsmaker, affiliate and content creator in the iGaming industry.

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