Casino Glossary

• Boxcars

  Craps

  A roll of 12 or a bet that the next roll will be 12

• Place Numbers

  Craps

  The numbers 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10.

• Odds Bets

  Craps

  After a point has been established, an amount can be wagered on the pass and don't pass bets. After a come or don't come bet is made, odds bets can be placed on them too.

• Inside Numbers Bet

  Craps

  Making place bets on the 5, 6, 8 and 9.

• Any Seven

  Craps

  A craps bet that the next roll will be a 7, paying 4 to 1.

• Hot Table

  Craps

  A table where the players are winning.

• Hopping Hardways

  Craps

  A one-time bet that the next roll will be a hard way (22, 33, 44 or 55).

• Big Six

  Craps

  An even-money bet that a 6 will be rolled before a 7. A sucker bet since a place bet on the 6 wins exactly the same way, but pays more.

• Taking the Odds

  Craps

  A bet that can be made on either the pass line or come bet after a point has been established. The best craps bet, as the house has no advantage over the player.

  See also: Laying the Odds

• Horn Bet

  Craps

  A one-time bet on 2, 3, 11 and 12. 2 and 12 pay 30 to 1, while 3 and 11 pay 15 to 1.