The game of craps is played by rolling a pair of dice. If the total comes out to 7 or 11, the shooter wins immediately. If it comes out to 2, 3, or 12, the shooter loses immediately. If any other total shows on the first roll, the player continues to roll until either his original total comes up again, in which case he wins, or a 7 comes up, in which case he loses.

What is the probability the shooter will win?

(In reply to Okay odds, but a sucker's bet by Bryan)

Looks good... There always is the "slightly under 1/2" chance you will win in many of these games... That's why I don't like gambling... You will not win more than you will win.

Posted by Gamer on 2003-04-19 02:30:59