Don't Pass
The Don't Pass is the mirror of the Pass Line, betting with the house against the shooter. You win on a come-out 2 or 3, lose on 7 or 11, and the 12 pushes so the casino keeps its edge. After a point is set you win when a 7 shows before the point repeats.
1.36% edge, a hair lower than the Pass Line.
Try the Don't Pass in the free game
How to place it
Drop your chips in the Don't Pass bar before the come-out roll. Like the Pass Line, you place it yourself.
Also called: dont pass, back line, wrong bettor bet.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Don't Pass slightly better than Pass Line?
The come-out 12 is barred, meaning it pushes instead of winning for you. That one blocked outcome trims the edge to 1.36%, just below the Pass Line's 1.41%.
Is betting Don't Pass rude?
No, though some players call it betting against the table. You are wagering with the house, not against other players, and their bets are unaffected by yours.
What is a wrong bettor?
A player who bets Don't Pass and Don't Come, siding with the 7 against the shooter. It is casino slang, not a judgment, and the math is slightly in the wrong bettor's favor.