Key takeaways
- Craps: 1.41% on the pass line.
- Roulette: 2.70% on a single-zero wheel.
- Cheaper per pound staked: craps.
- Cheaper per hour at typical stakes: craps.
AnswerThe craps line bets cost about half of roulette. Craps has more to learn; roulette has none.
Side by side
| Line | Craps | Roulette |
|---|---|---|
| House edge | 1.41% on the pass line | 2.70% on a single-zero wheel |
| RTP | 98.59% | 97.30% |
| Skill | No | No |
| Rounds an hour | About 40 | About 40 |
| Volatility | Medium | Low to high, by bet |
| Best bet | Pass or don't pass, with odds | Even-money bets on a French wheel |
| Avoid | Proposition bets in the centre of the table | Anything on a double-zero wheel |
| Bonus contribution | Usually excluded | 0% to 20% |
An hour of each
| Game | Stake | Rounds | Staked | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craps | £1 | 40 | £40 | £0.56 |
| Roulette | £1 | 40 | £40 | £1.08 |
Typical stakes and pace. A long-run average.
£100 staked
On craps, £100 of stakes costs £1.41 on average. On roulette, £2.7.
In practice
Craps looks complicated and is simple if you make one bet. A pass line bet costs 1.41% against roulette's 2.70%, and where odds bets are offered the combined cost falls further. Roulette's advantage is that it is everywhere; craps we could not confirm at our five casinos.
How they feel
A dice game with many bets and one simple core: the shooter tries to repeat a number before rolling a seven.
A ball, a wheel and a table of bets. Which wheel you play matters far more than how you bet.
Verdict
Choose craps if
you like a busy game and will stick to the line.
Choose roulette if
you want simplicity and a choice of bets.
Full guides
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Frequently asked questions
Is craps or roulette better?
The craps line bets cost about half of roulette.
Which has the lower house edge?
Craps.
Which is cheaper per hour?
Craps, at typical stakes.
Which needs skill?
Neither.