How to Use the Don’t Come Bet in Craps

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ByLucas Portela
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Master the Don't Come bet in craps. Learn how to bet against the shooter mid-game and use lay odds to eliminate the house edge.

Last Updated: 25 June 2026

If you joined the table late or want more action whilst betting against the shooter, the Don’t Come bet is perfect. Think of it as a travelling, mini Don’t Pass wager. It lets you capitalise on a cold table once the game is already moving.

Key Takeaways: The Don't Come Bet

  • Mid-Game Dark Side: A mini Don’t Pass wager that you can place whilst the game is already in the Intermediate stage.
  • The Mechanics: It wins instantly on a 2 or 3, and loses on a 7 or 11. If a box number lands, the chip travels to that specific number.
  • The Goal: Once your chip moves, you simply want the 7 to roll before that specific number is rolled again.
  • Laying Odds: You can lay true odds behind your Don’t Come wager to completely eliminate the casino’s house edge.

The Mini Don’t Pass

You can only make a Don’t Come bet during the Intermediate stage, when the puck is ON. Just place your chips in the Don’t Come box.

On the very next roll, you win instantly on a 2 or 3, and lose immediately on a 7 or 11. If another number lands, like a 6, the dealer moves your chip behind that specific box. From then on, you just need a 7 to roll before that 6 appears again to win your bet.

An infographic overlay on a maroon craps table layout detailing the Don't Come bet with 1 to 1 odds, a 1.36% house edge, and a chip placed in the Don't Come Bar area.
An overview of the Don’t Come bet rules and house edge, showing how to bet against the shooter mid-game during the Intermediate rolls.

Don’t Come Lay Odds

Once your bet travels behind a number, you have the mathematical upper hand because a 7 is the most likely outcome. To take advantage of this, the casino lets you add ‘Lay Odds’ to your Don’t Come bet.

You have to risk more money to win less, but these odds pay out fairly with absolutely zero house edge.

Max Lay Odds

Since the casino makes no profit on true odds, they have to set a limit. For a Don’t Come bet, the maximum Lay Odds you can normally put down is exactly six times your original wager, regardless of which number you are betting against.

Do not want to wait for a random number to be established? Learn how to bet directly against specific numbers using Overlay Bets.

❓ Don’t Come Bet FAQ

When can you place a Don’t Come bet at the craps table?

You cannot make this wager at the start of a fresh round. You can only place a Don’t Come bet during the Intermediate rolls, once the target Point is established and the puck is flipped to ON.

What happens if a point number is rolled after I make a Don’t Come bet?

If the dice land on a number like a 6, your bet does not win or lose right away. The dealer moves your chip behind that number, and you win your wager if a 7 rolls before that 6 appears again.

What is the normal limit for Don’t Come Lay Odds?

Because true odds carry zero house advantage, the casino restricts how much extra you can wager. For the Don’t Come bet, the standard limit is usually capped at exactly six times your original flat bet.

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Lucas Portela

Lucas Portela

Owner, BoldGambler • Avanhandava/SP

Oddsmaker, affiliate and content creator in the iGaming industry.

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