What Is the Craps Hop Bet?

Craps is wild enough to play, between the flying dice, screaming people, chips everywhere, and then someone just blurts out, "Hop the hard six!" and you just sit there wondering what in the world a hop bet is.

These craps hop bets are one of those quick, flashy wagers that can make you look like you know your stuff, even though it's really just pure risk packed into one roll.

Craps: Understanding the Hop Bet

A hop bet in craps is basically a one-roll bet that predicts the exact dice combination that'll show up next-not the total, but the specific way the dice land. 

• Single-way (hard hop): Like 2-2, 3-3, or 4-4 — pays 30 to 1.

• Double-way (easy hop): Like 3-2 or 4-1 — pays 15 to 1.

So, if you say, "Hop the 3-2," you're betting that the next roll will be a five made exactly by a 3 and a 2, not a 4 and 1.

This is called a "hop bet" because you're guessing how the dice will hop onto those numbers on the very next roll.

Craps Hop Bet: How It Works

Hop bets can be placed on any dice combination, and the payout is related to the number of ways that combination can come up.

The house edge, though, is steep and usually stands at 11%–16.5% depending on the table. So yeah, it's fun, but definitely not a strategy for steady wins.

This is also popular among more experienced players who want to place middle-of-the-game bets. You, as a player, hear things like “Hop the sevens” or “Hop the hardways.”

It adds to the energy, but it's not intended for serious long-term play.

Hop Bet: How to Use It Effectively

If you're feeling lucky, hop bets are great for fun, but if you're a player that wants to win at craps, you'll want to stick to safer bets like the Pass Line, Don't Pass, or Place Bets on 6 and 8. If you continually chase hop bets, they will deplete your chips fast.

Conclusion to Hop Bet

The hop bet in craps is the adrenaline shot of the game. There is high risk, fast action, and the players get quick results. They either win big in one roll or lose instantly.

If you ever want to feel that one-roll rush, hop a number-just don't expect to hop your way to consistent winnings.

FAQs 

What is a craps hop bet?

It is a one-roll bet predicting the exact combination of the next dice roll.

How much does a hop 7 pay in craps?

Depending on the casinos, a hop 7 usually pays 15:1 for easy 7s and 30:1 for hard 7s.

What is the most profitable bet in craps?

The Pass Line with odds (or Don't Pass with odds) bet.

What are 7 bets called?

Bets involving 7 are called "Seven bets" or "Big Red" bets.