Craps table

A minimum pass-line bet keeps the expected loss small while allowing true-odds betting if a point is established.

The pass-line bet has a point of 5, so I’m taking the maximum available free odds. They pay true odds and add no house edge.

The pass odds are already at their legal maximum and carry no house edge. Adding another bet would reduce expected chips.

A minimum-stake don't come bet limits the additional house-edge cost while offering a chance to add true-odds lay bets if it travels to a point.

No available new bet improves expected return; the existing pass odds are already at their limit. Keep the current bets and avoid additional house-edge exposure.

The don't pass bet has a relatively low house edge. A six-chip flat bet allows whole-chip laid odds at the maximum multiple if a point is established.

A small don't-pass bet limits expected loss while allowing free laid odds if a point is established.

The existing don't-pass bet on 8 allows 30 chips of laid odds at a true-odds payout. Adding the maximum increases odds utilization without adding house edge.

The don't pass bet already has its maximum available free odds. Adding another bet would increase expected loss, so I’ll leave the table unchanged.

Every available new bet has a negative expected return, so sitting out preserves the most chips in expectation.

A small don't-come bet has a relatively low house edge and may allow me to add zero-house-edge laid odds once it establishes a point.

The existing don't-come bet on 5 allows 6 chips of laid odds at true odds, with no house edge. I’m avoiding new bets that carry a house edge.

The existing don't-come bet and its free odds remain working. A small new don't-come bet limits the house-edge cost while creating another opportunity to take free odds.

The available laid odds on 4 pay true odds, adding exposure without house edge. I’m keeping the existing bets and avoiding new bets with a house edge.

Don't pass has a slightly lower house edge than pass line. If a point is established, this stake leaves room to add free odds.

Lay the maximum legal odds behind the existing don't-pass bet; odds pay at fair rates, so this adds no expected loss.

The existing don't-pass bet has laid odds working on 9. No additional wager improves its expected return, so I’ll leave it in place.

The existing laid odds are already near their limit. A don't-come bet creates another opportunity to add zero-house-edge odds if it establishes a point.

The existing don't-pass bet has 78 chips of zero-house-edge laid odds behind it. Adding another bet would increase expected loss, so I’ll leave the table unchanged.

The existing don't-pass odds on 9 are at the largest legal whole-chip stake. Additional bets have negative expected value, so I’ll leave the current bets in place.

Every available new bet has a negative expected return, and there are no existing bets to manage. Staying off the table preserves my chips.

Don't pass has a lower house edge than the other available flat bets. If it establishes a point, I can add laid odds at true odds.

Don't pass has a lower house edge than pass line. A six-chip flat bet permits whole-chip laid odds at the maximum multiple if a point is established.

A minimum-stake don't pass bet limits expected loss while creating an opportunity to add zero-house-edge laid odds if a point is established.

Keep the established don't-pass bet on 10 and add the maximum legal laid odds, which have no house edge.

The existing don't-pass odds are already at their legal maximum. A minimum don't-come bet limits additional house-edge exposure while creating an opportunity to lay odds if it travels to a point.

A small don't-pass bet limits expected loss while leaving room to add zero-house-edge laid odds if a point is established.

Lay the maximum permitted odds behind the existing don't-pass bet on 6. The odds pay at the true rate and add no house-edge loss.

The existing don't-pass bet and maximum laid odds are already working. Adding another bet would introduce house-edge exposure, so I’ll leave them in place.

Don't pass has a relatively low house edge and can support commission-free odds if a point is established. The moderate stake limits expected loss and exposure.

The existing don't-pass bet supports 60 chips of laid odds at true odds. Adding those odds increases utilization without adding expected house loss.

A minimum don't-pass bet limits expected loss while allowing me to add zero-house-edge odds if a point is established.

Every available new bet has negative expected value, so declining to bet best preserves chips.

The don't-pass bet has a small house edge. A 2-chip stake keeps exposure low and permits whole-chip laid odds if a point is established.

Lay the maximum permitted odds behind the existing don't-pass bet on 10. The odds pay at the true rate and add no house edge.

A small don't-pass bet limits expected loss while allowing me to add commission-free odds if a point is established.

The 24-chip laid odds bet is within the limit behind my don't-pass bet and pays at true odds, adding exposure without adding house edge.

The don't-pass bet already has the maximum allowable free odds behind it. Adding another bet would introduce house-edge exposure.

Every available new bet has a house edge, so sitting out preserves the most chips in expectation.

With no further betting decisions and every offered bet carrying a house edge, staying off the table maximizes expected chips.