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Craps Iron Cross

Straight up, the Iron Cross is mathematically not the best bet on the craps table but it is popular among craps players. The lure is that the Iron Cross wins on any number except 7. So there is a psychological appeal in being able to collect a win so often during a session. Often player's using a 5-count or other more patient system will be seduced by watching the Iron Cross pick up win after win.

You create the Iron Cross with a field bet and place bets on the 5, 6 and 8.

 

 
 

Make sure that the field bets pay double for 2 and triple for 12, this reduces the house edge to 2.78%. Without the bonus payoff for 2 and 12 the Iron Cross gives the casino an edge of 3.87%.

Its fun when you feel a hot roll is turning into a monster roll but on the flip side you can lose chips very quickly if sevens are coming out in quick succession. Its also a lot of fun when you hit your 2s and 12s. So the Iron Cross can be enjoyable in the short run but remember that in the long run you are paying the casino for the fun.

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