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If the payout for a Don’t Pass Odds wager equals the amount of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is bridged. The part of your Odds wager that’s the same as the Flat wager is placed right next to the Flat wager. Then, the rest of the Odds wager is positioned on top "bridging" them. e.g., let’s say you place a five dollar Don’t Pass bet and the hurler throws a point of 8. Understanding the true odds for the eight are 6:5 (for example., 6 ways to make a seven, and 5 ways to roll an eight), you then put $6 in Odds with the hope of winning 5 dollars. In this instance, if you win the six dollars Odds wager, you win 5 dollars, which absolutely equals the amount you earn with your $5 Flat bet. Therefore, since your Flat wager and Odds wager aquire the same amt. ($5 each), you bridge your six dollars Odds bet by making a $5 chip exactly next to your five dollar Flat bet, and then placing the one dollar chip so it bridges the 2 five dollar chips.

If the pay out for a Do not Pass Odds wager doesn’t equal the amt. of the Flat bet, then the Odds bet is heeled. This means you lay the first chip of your Odds wager chip stack exactly next to your Flat wager. Then, position all remaining Odds bet chips over and above that single chip but to the side and angled on that first chip (your Odds bet chip stack is crooked because it’s leaning on the bottom chip).

Confused? That is fine, don’t get alarmed. The dealer is always willing to help if you forget. After a few instances, it all makes sense. It will not take too long before you are a master. If you are not sure what to do the initial time you attempt it, simply say to the croupier, "I would like to place some Odds but I don’t know if it should be bridged or heeled." The croupier asks, "How much do you wish to place?" Let’s say you indicate, "$15 to win 10." The dealer will request that you drop your chips on the craps table (dealers are not permitted to take anything, above all chips, right from a gambler), and then he properly heels or bridges them based on the amt. of your Flat bet. You will quickly get the hang of it. Just don’t be hesitant to ask the dealer questions. His or Her job is not only to deal, but also to be friendly and help the gamblers.