Place Bet Basics

Where Not to Put Your Money

You shouldn't place your bets next to or behind a dealers working stacks, in The Field, in the Place bet boxes or the Don't Come. You should place all your bets in the COME and if you cant reach try splitting the Pass and the Don't Pass. A dealer will spot that in a heartbeat and ask what it is.

Proper terms for Betting Place Bets

There are many ways to bet Place bets. These are the proper terms to use that will make the game move along at a much smoother pace and reduce confusion for everyone.

• "Place" - When you bet a Place bet you tell the base dealer to “place” that number. For example, if you want to bet $10 on the 5, you drop $10 on the table and say “I would like to ‘place’ the 5 for ten dollars." The dealer should repeat “Ten dollar 5."
• “Each” – The term “each” is used when you are betting the same amount on two numbers. Only use it when you’re betting two Place bets that could be the same amount. 6 and 8 are bet in $6 increments. If you wanted $6 on both the 6 and 8 you would say “Six each 6 and 8." The 4, 5, 9, and 10 are all bet in $5 increments. If you wanted $10 on both the 4 and 10, you would tell the dealer “Ten each 4 and 10.”
• “Buy” – When you use the term “buy”, you are betting a Place bet that is being paid True Odds. A commission is involved and is usually paid when you make the bet although some casinos will charge the commission only after the bet has won.
• “Across”, “Inside”, “Outside" – These terms are used when you’re betting three or more numbers at the same time. When using these terms, you do not include the point. These are known as Spread Bets.
• “... Including the Point” – This is used when you are betting a Place bet that is also the Point. People who use this usually won’t be betting the Pass Line, which is why they are Including the Point as part of their Place bets. These are also Spread Bets.