Evolution Gaming’s Craps Live delivers casino-floor excitement with crisp HD streaming and intuitive controls. But to truly dominate this dice game, you need more than luck—you need a deep understanding of its mechanics, Evolution’s unique features, and mathematically sound strategies. This guide breaks down every layer of the game, from basic rolls to advanced bankroll tactics.
Every Craps Live round alternates between two phases, marked by the puck indicator (a virtual token labeled “ON” or “OFF”):
Come Out Roll (Puck “OFF”): This initial phase starts with players betting on the Pass Line (betting the shooter wins) or Don’t Pass (betting the shooter loses). The dice are rolled once. If the total is 7 or 11, Pass Line bets win instantly. If it’s 2, 3, or 12, Don’t Pass bets win (except 12, which is a push). Any other number (4,5,6,8,9,10) becomes the “Point,” triggering the next phase.
Point Roll (Puck “ON”): Here, the goal shifts to hitting the Point number before a 7 appears. Players can now place Come bets (similar to Pass Line) or Don’t Come bets (similar to Don’t Pass). This phase continues until either the Point repeats (Pass/Don’t Pass bets resolve) or a 7 ends the round.
Evolution streamlines complex Craps mechanics with three key tools:
These opening bets define your entire strategy. The Pass Line has a 1.41% house edge, while Don’t Pass sits at 1.36% (due to the 12 push). But their real power comes from Odds Bets—supplementary wagers with zero house edge.
Example: If you bet $10 on Pass Line and the Point is 6, Evolution lets you add a $10 Odds bet (1x multiplier). If 6 hits, you’ll earn $10 (Pass Line) + $12 (Odds at 6:5) = $22 profit. This combo boosts your overall RTP to 98.89%.
While Evolution tempts you with splashy 30:1 payouts on Crap 2 or Hard 6, these bets are statistically toxic:
Allocate your bankroll like this to minimize losses:
| Bet Type | Bankroll % | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Line/Don’t Pass | 30% | Low house edge, triggers Odds bets |
| Take/Lay Odds | 60% | Zero house edge maximizes RTP |
| Place to Win 6/8 | 10% | 7.69% edge but balances variance |
This aggressive tactic floods the table with Points to capitalize on hot streaks:
Evolution Advantage: The “Keep Winning Bets” feature automates Step 3, re-wagering wins instantly. But disable this during cold streaks to avoid compounding losses.
This defensive approach profits from the most common outcome in Craps—the 7-out:
Key Adjustment: Use Evolution’s “Turn Off Bets” feature during Point phases to pause Place bets if multiple Don’t Come positions are active. This prevents overexposure.
Evolution advertises a theoretical 99.17% RTP—but this only applies if you:
Example: A $10 Don’t Pass bet with $10 Lay Odds on Point 4 gives you $10 at risk (1.36% edge) and $10 at true odds (0% edge). Blended RTP = (10/20 * 98.64%) + (10/20 * 100%) = 99.17%.
Use this equation to calculate your session buy-in:
Minimum Bankroll = (Table Minimum x Odds Multiplier) x 10
At a $5 table with 1x Odds: ($5 x 2) x 10 = $100. This lets you withstand 10 consecutive losses without busting.
With its 99.17% RTP ceiling and rapid gameplay, Evolution’s Craps Live does not outperform most land-based casinos at all. You're better off playing craps at a physical casino or even playing Bubble Craps (ever seen those Interblock machines?), if you're antisocial or want to play the Dark Side (Don't Pass/Don't Come).
Success demands discipline: avoid exotic bets, max out Odds, and use the 3 Point Molly/Dolly systems.
What's nice about Evolution Craps is that you can play a high stakes game like Craps for $.50 as your base bet. Yes, the odds are not that great compared to the in-person experience, but you can be antisocial and play on a budget.