Craps Fire Bet: a side bet on making many different points
The Fire Bet pays when the shooter makes four, five or all six different point numbers before sevening out. It pays up to 999 to 1, but the house edge is about 20% or more.
Reviewed Oct 14, 2026
Answer first
90s| Different points made | Common pay | Chance (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 to 1 | About 1 in 114 |
| 5 | 249 to 1 | About 1 in 610 |
| 6 | 999 to 1 | About 1 in 6,200 |
Key numbers
Fire Bet in four numbers
In short
Key takeaways
- The Fire Bet is placed before a new shooter starts and lasts the whole hand.
- Only different points count; making the 6 twice counts once.
- Most Fire Bets lose when the shooter sevens out early.
- Its edge is many times higher than the pass line.
Cheat sheet
Points that count
Glance the pips — compare in one second.
1Point 4 made
One of six
2Point 6 made
Two of six
3Point 9 made
Three of six
4Point 10 made
Four of six — pays 24 to 1
5Seven-out
Hand ends
Pay table versions
| Points | Table A | Table B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 to 1 | 10 to 1 |
| 5 | 249 to 1 | 200 to 1 |
| 6 | 999 to 1 | 2,000 to 1 |
Check the placard; pay tables change the edge a lot.
How the Fire Bet works
You bet before the come-out of a new shooter. Each time the shooter makes a point, that number is marked. When the shooter sevens out, the bet is settled by how many different points were made.
Making the same point twice adds nothing.
Cost of a $5 Fire Bet each shooter
| Shooters per hour | Action | Expected loss |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50 | About $10 |
| 15 | $75 | About $16 |
Based on a 20.8% edge.
Why it is popular
The Fire Bet is cheap per shooter and offers a life-changing pay for a small stake. A full six-point hand gets the whole table cheering.
Casinos like it because the edge is high and it adds action at no cost to game speed.
Sequence
Placing a Fire Bet
Step 01
Wait for a new shooter
Bets are taken before the first come-out.
Step 02
Place chips in the Fire Bet box
Usually $1 to $5.
Step 03
Watch points
Dealers mark each new point made.
Step 04
Settle on seven-out
Paid by the number of different points.
Is it ever worth it?
Treat it as entertainment with a known cost. A $1 Fire Bet per shooter costs about 21 cents on average.
Keep it small next to line bets with low edges.
Floor rules
Fire Bet terms
Know before you sit
- Fire Bet
- A side bet on making different points in one hand.
- Point
- The number set on the come-out.
- Seven-out
- Rolling 7 after a point; ends the hand.
- Placard
- The sign with the pay table.
A sample hand
The shooter makes the 6, then the 9, then the 6 again, then the 4 and the 10. That is four different points: 6, 9, 4 and 10, paying 24 to 1.
Then a 7 rolls. A $5 Fire Bet returns $125 in winnings. Had the shooter made the 5 and the 8 too, it would have paid 999 to 1, or $4,995 on the same $5.
Common mistakes
- Betting it large
- The edge is about 20%. Large Fire Bets lose money quickly.
- Counting repeated points
- Only different numbers count.
- Missing the bet window
- The bet must be placed before the shooter starts.
- Ignoring pay table differences
- A 10 to 1 pay on four points is much worse than 24 to 1.
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01Basics
What is the Fire Bet in craps?
A side bet that pays when the shooter makes four, five or six different point numbers before sevening out.
What does the Fire Bet pay?
Commonly 24 to 1 for four points, 249 to 1 for five and 999 to 1 for all six. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
When can I place a Fire Bet?
Before a new shooter’s first come-out roll. It cannot be added during the hand. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
02Odds
What is the house edge on the Fire Bet?
About 20.8% on the common 24, 249 and 999 pay table. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
How rare is a six-point hand?
About 1 in 6,200 shooters on average. Some tables go months without one. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Does a repeated point count?
No. Only each different point number counts once. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
03At the table
Is the Fire Bet in every casino?
No. It is common in many US casinos but not all. Look for a Fire Bet box on the layout.
Can I take it down?
No. Once the shooter starts, the bet stays until the hand ends. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Is it offered online?
Some live dealer and online craps games include it, with the pay table shown. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.
Sources
- Wizard of Odds — Fire Bet Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry)The gaming industry’s standard reference for casino-game math, by actuary Michael Shackleford. Not an official registry; our calculators compute these numbers independently. · accessed Oct 14, 2026Rules, odds and house edge
- Wizard of Odds — Craps Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry)The gaming industry’s standard reference for casino-game math, by actuary Michael Shackleford. Not an official registry; our calculators compute these numbers independently. · accessed Oct 14, 2026Rules, odds and house edge
- Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 14, 2026Approved games and gaming revenue reports
- National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER