Play Craps Online in Pennsylvania

Craps first came to Pennsylvania casinos following the addition of table games more than ten years ago. You’ll find this lively dice game at all 17 live casinos in PA and most PA online casinos.

With two rounds each with different bets, as well as many side bets, craps can seem complex to new players. Enjoying the game online for small stakes is a great way to become familiar with the table layout and craps rules before you hit a live casino.

You’ll find more than craps’ bets and rules on this page. Below is all the information you need to get started playing craps online in Pennsylvania. We cover info on playing for free, for real money (including practical tips on banking), and what laws govern the game.

Is online craps legal in Pennsylvania?

Craps is regulated, along with the card-based games and roulette, as a casino table game. These were made legal in 2010, as an addition to the 2004 act that regulated the casinos. To legally enjoy craps, you need to be at least 21 years or older.

You can legally enjoy craps online, too. Bill H 271 was designed to regulate online casinos in 2017. It took until the summer of 2019 for the first PA casinos to come online. Craps is available in the player-versus-software format, and is now being included in some online casinos live-dealer offerings.

Play real money craps online

While going on a long roll in demo mode can be entertaining, it lacks the excitement of having real money on the line. If you already know the rules, then skipping the free games and hitting the real-money craps tables gets you right into the thick of the action.

Legal PA online casinos only have a single craps game. These have minor differences in graphics, though they are essentially the same game. You have a choice of which factors will decide which real money craps game to play.

The casino bonus offers and how each casino weights wagering contributions for craps is important. For more on this, see below.

The other games you’d like to play, deposit options and ongoing rewards are also factors. Check out our detailed PA online casino reviews section for an overview of the best brands.

Play free online craps in Pennsylvania

Craps games at online casinos are available in demo (play-money) mode. This allows you to get to know the different phases of the game and the betting options within each before you play.

The individual casino will decide whether you need to register an account to enjoy the demo games or whether you can play them as a guest. The casinos will not remember your wins or losses in play chips as each session will be a one-off game.

Like the live craps games, PA rules specify that 3-4-5x odds are used for the “point round.” This gives different multiples of your “pass line” bet for the inside to outside points.

See the “how to play” section below for more on this.

How to deposit and cash out winnings

PA casinos allow several easy payment options. Note, you need to be within Pennsylvania state lines to deposit or play real-money games. Loading your casino account is similar to making any purchase online.

You can use your regular bank cards, bank transfers, cash or third-party wallet systems. Here is a list of the most common choices:

• Debit or credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are all welcomed.
• Prepaid cards: Some casinos and sportsbooks offer their own branded cards.
• E-check or ACH: The electronic equivalent of writing a paper check.
• Bill pay: Deposit at a casino as you would pay a utility bill.
• PayPal: This popular electronic wallet also works for withdrawals.
• Skrill or Neteller: These are alternatives to PayPal, which work similarly.
• PayNearMe: Use cash at your local 7-Eleven store.
• Casino cage: You can deposit and withdraw at the live casino holding the online license.
• Bank wire or money order: Old school methods that are ideal for larger deposits.

Craps apps

There are two ways to access the new online casinos in PA.

One way is that most people visit the website, which automatically adjusts to the size of the screen of your desktop computer or mobile device.

The second way is to download a PA online casino app. These apps optimize the playing experience for your particular Android or iOS device, and, in many cases, work more efficiently than the desktop version of the online casino.

You’ll also have access to live dealer craps through the mobile app version. Not all online casinos currently offer live dealer craps. FanDuel Casino is one that does.

How to play craps

Craps games have two phases. The first is called the “come out round” and the second is the “point round.”

Come out round

Aside from the many side bets (see below), players have two main options during the come out round:

• Pass line: 7 or 11 wins, 2, 3 or 12 loses. Other scores set the point.
• Don’t pass line: 2 or 3 wins, 12 pushes, 7 or 11 loses. Other scores set the point.

In a live craps game, most people will bet the “pass line,” which means that everyone at the table wins (or loses) together.

A player betting the “don’t pass line” will be playing opposite to most others. This is known as the “dark side.” Depending on the mix of players, you won’t make many friends playing this. However, online you’ll be playing against the software and are free to choose whichever side you wish.

Point round

If the “come out” roll hits 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10, the next phase, the “point round,” begins.

The dealer will flip a button to “on” at a live table. The exact number rolled becomes the point. Players joining the game who did not participate in the “come out roll” can’t bet on the numbers (points).

This part of the game can continue for some time. The roller keeps going until a 7 is hit. Players can bet on any number, though the one you’ll want to hit is “the point,” aka, the number rolled out on the “come out roll.”

In other states, individual casinos set limits on the amount that can be bet on the numbers or point in this phase. This can range from 2x to 5x the pass line bet, up to 100x. Some casinos have different odds on 4, 5, 9, and 10 points than 6 and 8 (that are more frequently rolled).

The Pennsylvania Gambling Control Board (PGCB) sets the odds rules for craps. All PA casinos use 3-4-5x odds. This means 3x on points of 4 or 10, 4x on 5 or 9 and 5x on 6 or 8.

Types of craps bets and odds

Basic craps rules show the format and phases of the game. You’ll find a lot of different bets are available. Some are part of these phases, while others are side bets that can be made during any game phase.

The best odds are available during the “come out phase.”

• Pass line bets: 1.41%
• Don’t pass bets: 1.36%

During the point phase, the odds are exactly even money. Essentially, you are betting that another number will be thrown before the 7, which ends the game with all bets losing.

While the mathematical odds of any number versus 7 are not 1-to-1, the odds paid when those points are hit make up for this:

• 4 and 10: 2-to-1
• 5 and 9: 3-to-2
• 6 and 8: 6-to-5

Place bets are similar to point bets. The key difference is that these are side bets and no “come out round” is needed before they can be bet.

You are betting that your numbers will be rolled before a 7. Unlike the point bets, these do have a house edge. It is a small 0.46% for 6 and 8, and up to 1.67% for 4 and 10. It is sometimes possible to make this bet the other way around, betting on 7 to hit before a specific point.

For players looking for bigger returns, you’ll need to balance that big-win potential with a higher house edge. “Hard ways” bets require the same number on each dice to win. For example, a “hard 6” requires a pair of 3s, with 2-4 and 1-5 losing.

There are also several multi-roll bets, known as prop bets. These often have very high house edges. They include tall and small, all hard hop bets and any craps.

Where to play craps in Pennsylvania

You will find live craps tables at all the live casino venues listed below.

These games feature the 3-4-5x system for the “point round.” This means you can bet 2x your “pass line bet” on points of 4 or 10, 3x on points of 5 or 9 and 3x on points of 6 or 8.

In addition to these live craps tables, larger venues also feature Bubble Craps. This is an electronic table game which has dice inside a glass dome. Players place bets on touchscreens around this dome.

Pennsylvania craps tables near you

• Harrah’s Philadelphia – 777 Harrah’s Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
• Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course – 777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA 17028
• Hollywood Casino at the Meadows – 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301
• Hollywood Casino Morgantown – 6021 Morgantown Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543
• Hollywood Casino York – 2899 Whiteford Rd, York, PA 17402
• The Casino at Nemacolin – 4067 National Pike, Farmington, PA 15437
• Mohegan Sun Pocono – 1280 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
• Mount Airy Casino Resort – 312 Woodland Rd, Mt Pocono, PA 18344
• Parx Casino & Racing – 2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
• Parx Casino Shippensburg – 250 Conestoga Dr, Shippensburg, PA 17257
• Presque Isle Downs & Casino – 8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509
• Rivers Casino (Pittsburgh) – 777 Casino Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
• Wind Creek Bethlehem – 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
• Sugarhouse Casino – 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
• Valley Forge Casino Resort – 1160 1st Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406
• Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia – 900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
• Live! Casino & Hotel Pittsburgh – 5260 US-30, Greensburg, PA 15601

Craps online in Pennsylvania

With more and more variations on the classic dice game becoming available across PA, bettors can learn craps on the casino floor or from their own home.

Craps is a great social experience at the casino, but cane be daunting to anyone wanting to try it out for the first time. Playing online craps for free or real money can help ease you into the casino version. As such, this page on craps online in Pennsylvania has everything you know to throw bones with the best of ’em.