Any Craps is a one-roll bet that wins if the next roll is 2, 3, or 12. It usually pays 7:1. Those totals have 4 winning combinations out of 36, so true odds are 8:1. The short payout creates a house edge of about 11.11%.
Quick Facts
- Any Craps wins on 2, 3, or 12.
- It loses on every other total.
- It resolves on the next roll only.
- Common payout is 7:1.
- True odds are 8:1.
- The house edge is about 11.11%.
- It is not the same thing as a C&E bet.
Plain Talk
In craps language, “craps” means the totals 2, 3, and 12 on the come-out roll. The Any Craps proposition turns those totals into a one-roll bet.
You are not betting the whole game. You are not betting the shooter will “crap out” over time. You are betting that the very next roll is 2, 3, or 12.
There are only four dice combinations that make those totals. The casino normally pays 7:1, while true odds would be 8:1. That makes the bet expensive, even though it feels simple.
This page is about Any Craps only. For the split version that includes 11, read the next page on C and E. For the full map of center bets, use craps bets explained.
How It Works
Any Craps is a one-roll center proposition bet.
| Next Roll | Any Craps Result | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Win | Craps total |
| 3 | Win | Craps total |
| 12 | Win | Craps total |
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | Lose | Not craps |
The winning combinations are:
| Total | Dice Combinations | Number of Ways |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1-1 | 1 |
| 3 | 1-2, 2-1 | 2 |
| 12 | 6-6 | 1 |
| Total winners | — | 4 |
There are 32 losing combinations. True odds are therefore 32:4, reduced to 8:1. A 7:1 casino payout is short.
References such as Wizard of Odds craps basics list common proposition payouts, while Wizard of Odds house-edge tables show the pricing. Formal live craps procedures vary by jurisdiction and can be checked against regulatory documents such as the Massachusetts craps rules.
Craps Table Example
You call “$5 Any Craps” before the next roll.
The shooter rolls 1-2. Total 3.
Your Any Craps bet wins. At 7:1, the dealer pays $35 profit.
If the next roll is 11, your Any Craps loses. That is where many beginners get confused because 11 is part of a C&E bet, not Any Craps.
If the next roll is 7, your Any Craps also loses. The fact that 7 is important in the main craps game does not help this proposition.
From the Casino Side:
Any Craps is center action. It is fast, verbal, and easy to misunderstand on a noisy table.
The dealer must know whether the player called Any Craps, a Horn, a C&E, or “craps-eleven.” Those are not interchangeable. The stickman repeats the call or controls the flow so the dealer can book the bet before dice movement.
The boxman cares about clean booking because one-roll proposition bets resolve instantly. If the next roll is 3 and a player claims they had Any Craps, the table needs a clear record of what was booked before the dice were thrown.
Surveillance has the same concern from above: timing, amount, and exact wager type.
Common Mistakes
- Thinking 11 wins Any Craps.
- Confusing Any Craps with C&E.
- Thinking “crap out” and Any Craps are the same idea.
- Betting it repeatedly on the come-out roll without tracking cost.
- Ignoring the difference between true odds and 7:1 payout.
- Using it as a lucky chant instead of recognizing it as a high-edge proposition.
Hard Truth
Any Craps wins on three named totals, but the dice math is only four winning combinations against thirty-two losers.
FAQ
What numbers win Any Craps?
2, 3, and 12.
Does 11 win Any Craps?
No. 11 wins the “E” side of a C&E bet, not Any Craps.
What does Any Craps pay?
Most craps tables pay 7:1.
What are the true odds of Any Craps?
True odds are 8:1 against because there are 4 winning combinations and 32 losing combinations.
What is the house edge on Any Craps?
About 11.11% at a 7:1 payout.
Is Any Craps good on the come-out roll?
It can win on a come-out roll, but the math is still expensive. The roll timing does not fix the payout.
Deeper Insight
Any Craps survives because the word “craps” feels central to the game.
On the come-out roll, 2, 3, and 12 matter because they make Pass Line lose immediately. That makes the numbers feel powerful. The proposition version takes that same language and sells it as a one-roll side bet.
But the math is not emotional. The bet has four winning combinations:
- 1 way to roll 2
- 2 ways to roll 3
- 1 way to roll 12
That is 4 out of 36. Everything else loses.
The casino payout of 7:1 is below the fair 8:1 price. This makes Any Craps cheaper than Any Seven in house-edge percentage, but still far more expensive than the main line bets. Repeating it again and again can quietly burn bankroll because it resolves so quickly.
If you want to understand the real cost, compare it with craps house edge and test repeated bets with the expected loss calculator.
Formula / Calculation
P(Any Craps win) = 4 / 36 = 1 / 9
P(Any Craps loss) = 32 / 36 = 8 / 9
Expected Value on $10 at 7:1:
EV = (1/9 × $70) - (8/9 × $10)
EV = $7.78 - $8.89
EV = -$1.11
House Edge = $1.11 / $10 = 11.11%
Formula Explanation in Plain English
A $10 Any Craps win pays $70 profit. But on average, the bet wins one time and loses eight times in the simplified probability. Since the casino pays 7 units when fair odds call for 8, the average cost is about $1.11 per $10 bet.
Related Reading
Start with the craps guide and craps odds if the dice combinations are not clear yet. Compare this bet with Any Seven, the upcoming C and E Bet, and Horn Bet. For long-term cost, use craps house edge and the expected loss calculator. For the bigger lesson, read why low house edge does not mean safe.