Fire Bet
The Fire Bet is a bonus wager that pays off when a single shooter makes several different points during one hand. You need at least four unique points to win anything, with payouts climbing to 999:1 for all six. It is a lottery-style side bet with a steep 20.76% edge, the highest of the bets covered here.
20.76% edge, a lottery ticket dressed as a craps bet.
Try the Fire Bet in the free game
How to place it
Before the come-out, drop a small chip in the Fire Bet circle if the table offers one. It stays up across the shooter's entire hand.
Also called: fire.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Fire Bet win?
A single shooter must make several different points (not repeats) before sevening out. Four unique points typically pays 24:1, five pays 249:1, and all six pays 999:1.
What is the house edge on the Fire Bet?
About 20.76%, one of the highest on any craps table. The huge top payout comes at the cost of very long odds against ever collecting it.
Is the Fire Bet worth a dollar?
As a cheap lottery ticket, some players enjoy it. As a bet to make every hand, no. The 20.76% edge drains a bankroll fast if you keep feeding it.