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| Bridge or Heel the Don't Pass Bet? by William J. Enslen, Jr. |
Be smart, play smart, and learn how to play craps the right way.
If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet equals the amount of the
Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds
bet that's equal to the Flat bet is placed directly next to the Flat
bet. Then, the rest of the Odds bet is placed on top "bridging"
them. For example, suppose you make a $5 Don't Pass bet
and the shooter rolls a point of 8. Knowing the true odds for the
8 are 6:5 (i.e., six ways to make a 7, and five ways to make an
8), you then lay $6 in Odds with the hope of winning $5. In this
example, if you win the $6 Odds bet, you win $5, which exactly
equals what you win with your $5 Flat bet (i.e., your $5 flat bet is
even money, which means you win $5). Therefore, since your
Flat bet and Odds bet win the same amount (i.e., $5 each), you
bridge your $6 Odds bet by placing a $5 chip directly next to
your $5 Flat bet, and then placing the $1 chip so it bridges the
two $5 chips.
If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet doesn't equal the
amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is heeled. This
means you place the bottom chip of your Odds bet chip stack
directly next to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining Odds
bet chips on top of that single chip but offset and leaning on
that bottom chip (i.e., your Odds bet chip stack is crooked
because it's leaning on the bottom chip).
Confused? That's okay, don't get frustrated. The dealer is
always willing to help if you forget. After a couple of times, it all
makes sense. It won't take long before you're a pro. If you're
not sure what to do the first time you try it, simply tell the dealer,
"I want to lay some Odds but I don't know if it should be bridged
or heeled." The dealer asks, "How much do you want to lay?"
Suppose you say, "Fifteen dollars to win ten." The dealer asks
you to drop your chips on the table (dealers aren't allowed to
take anything, especially chips, directly from a player), and then
he properly heels or bridges them based on the amount of your
Flat bet. You'll quickly get the hang of it. Don't be afraid to ask
the dealer questions. His job is not only to deal, but also to be
friendly and help the players.
Bridging and heeling the Don't Pass Odds bet is discussed in
detail, with clear illustrations, in my Ebook, The Secret to Craps:
The Right Way to Play.
Now you know! Remember, be smart, play smart, and learn
how to play craps the right way.
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If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet equals the amount of the
Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds
bet that's equal to the Flat bet is placed directly next to the Flat
bet. Then, the rest of the Odds bet is placed on top "bridging"
them. For example, suppose you make a $5 Don't Pass bet
and the shooter rolls a point of 8. Knowing the true odds for the
8 are 6:5 (i.e., six ways to make a 7, and five ways to make an
8), you then lay $6 in Odds with the hope of winning $5. In this
example, if you win the $6 Odds bet, you win $5, which exactly
equals what you win with your $5 Flat bet (i.e., your $5 flat bet is
even money, which means you win $5). Therefore, since your
Flat bet and Odds bet win the same amount (i.e., $5 each), you
bridge your $6 Odds bet by placing a $5 chip directly next to
your $5 Flat bet, and then placing the $1 chip so it bridges the
two $5 chips.
If the payoff for a Don't Pass Odds bet doesn't equal the
amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is heeled. This
means you place the bottom chip of your Odds bet chip stack
directly next to your Flat bet. Then, place all remaining Odds
bet chips on top of that single chip but offset and leaning on
that bottom chip (i.e., your Odds bet chip stack is crooked
because it's leaning on the bottom chip).
Confused? That's okay, don't get frustrated. The dealer is
always willing to help if you forget. After a couple of times, it all
makes sense. It won't take long before you're a pro. If you're
not sure what to do the first time you try it, simply tell the dealer,
"I want to lay some Odds but I don't know if it should be bridged
or heeled." The dealer asks, "How much do you want to lay?"
Suppose you say, "Fifteen dollars to win ten." The dealer asks
you to drop your chips on the table (dealers aren't allowed to
take anything, especially chips, directly from a player), and then
he properly heels or bridges them based on the amount of your
Flat bet. You'll quickly get the hang of it. Don't be afraid to ask
the dealer questions. His job is not only to deal, but also to be
friendly and help the players.
Bridging and heeling the Don't Pass Odds bet is discussed in
detail, with clear illustrations, in my Ebook, The Secret to Craps:
The Right Way to Play.
Now you know! Remember, be smart, play smart, and learn
how to play craps the right way.
back to Articles
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