{"id":439,"date":"2026-03-26T20:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winneronline.net\/au\/?page_id=439"},"modified":"2026-09-29T02:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T02:40:57","slug":"come-dont-come-bets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winneronline.net\/nz\/casino-games\/craps\/craps-bets-odds\/come-dont-come-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Come & Don’t Come Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Come and Don’t Come Bets: The Engine of Craps Action<\/h1>\n\n\n

Regulatory information reviewed 29 September 2026:<\/strong> Earlier unsupported claims about New Zealand licensing, mandatory features or guaranteed protections have been removed. For current rules and licensing status, consult the Department of Internal Affairs<\/a>. A licence, review or badge does not guarantee a win or eliminate gambling harm. Support information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the Pass Line is the “Front Door” of craps, the Come Bet<\/strong> is the “Side Entrance.” In the current 2026 digital and live lobbies, these bets allow you to stay active even if you missed the start of a round. They function almost identically to Pass\/Don’t Pass bets, but they can only be placed after<\/em> a Point has already been established by the shooter.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding these bets is essential for any Kiwi looking to lower the overall house edge. By spreading your wagers across the Come and Don’t Come lines, you aren’t just betting on one number\u2014you’re building a network of potential wins across the entire table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mechanics of the Come Bet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Come Bet is effectively a “Personal Pass Line” bet. You place your chips in the “Come” area of the 2026 digital layout while the shooter is already in the Point phase.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The First Roll (The Come-Out):<\/strong> If the very next roll is a 7 or 11<\/strong>, you win 1:1 immediately. If it\u2019s a 2, 3, or 12<\/strong>, you lose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Establishing a Come-Point:<\/strong> If any other number (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) is rolled, your bet moves to that specific number on the table. This is now your “Come-Point.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Win Condition:<\/strong> You win if your Come-Point is rolled again before the shooter rolls a 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • House Edge:<\/strong> 1.41%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Strategy of the Don’t Come Bet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The Don’t Come Bet<\/strong> is for the “Wrong Way” player who prefers to bet against the dice. In the 2026 market, this is often favored by high-discipline players due to its slightly superior odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The First Roll:<\/strong> You win on a 2 or 3<\/strong> and lose on a 7 or 11<\/strong>. (The 12 is a “Push” or standoff, as per New Zealand’s standard 2026 rules).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Establishing a Don’t Come-Point:<\/strong> If a point number is rolled, your bet moves “Behind” that number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The Win Condition:<\/strong> You win if a 7 is rolled before<\/em> that specific number comes up again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • House Edge:<\/strong> 1.36%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Strategic Comparison at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      Bet Type<\/strong><\/td>Best For<\/strong><\/td>2026 House Edge<\/strong><\/td>Risk Level<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
      Come Bet<\/strong><\/td>Aggressive play \/ Following “Hot” streaks.<\/td>1.41%<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
      Don’t Come<\/strong><\/td>Defensive play \/ Mathematical advantage.<\/td>1.36%<\/td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr>
      Taking Odds<\/strong><\/td>Maximizing value \/ Reducing house edge.<\/td>0.00%<\/strong><\/td>High (Volatility)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      The WinnerOnline Pro Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      For those new to the 2026 craps tables, start with a single Come Bet after the Point is established. Once you’re comfortable with how that bet “travels” to a number, you can begin adding more. The goal of the 2026 pro is not to bet on everything, but to use the 0% House Edge Odds<\/strong> to turn a standard Come Bet into a high-value strategic win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Come and Don’t Come Bets: The Engine of Craps Action Regulatory information reviewed 29 September 2026: Earlier unsupported claims about New Zealand licensing, mandatory features or guaranteed protections have been removed. For current rules and licensing status, consult the Department of Internal Affairs. A licence, review or badge does not guarantee a win or eliminate […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":435,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-without-title.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-439","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nCome & Don't Come Craps Bets NZ 2026 | Rules & Strategy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Master Come and Don't Come bets in NZ craps. 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