However, the likelihood of rolling any other number is much higher and if this happens, the bet is resolved in the following rolls. Due to the possible dice combinations for these numbers, it is twice as likely to win the Pass Line bet than to lose. The Pass Line wager wins immediately with the numbers 7 or 11 and loses if the shooter rolls any of the craps numbers, which are 2, 3, and 12. It is also a part of the self-service section of the layout, so players can easily place their chips for the Pass Line bet without requesting assistance from the dealers. The Pass Line is a long narrow field on the betting layout, which runs along the outside edges of the table and encompasses all other betting areas.
This is why the shooter is required to make one (alternatively, the shooter can place the opposite bet) before rolling the dice. Everyone who starts learning the game of craps starts with the Pass Line bet – this is the main bet in the game and it is mandatory.
