The Iron Cross Betting Strategy, also called the Anything But 7 Strategy, is a strategy that combines a field bet with place bets to cover every number on the board except the seven.

First let me say that the only bet I used to make when I used to gamble on craps was the iron cross. Don't gamble any more due to my bad health, bad eyesight. The iron cross is the only way you can make $300 to $400 dollars in an hour or less. Have to stop- can not keep my eyes open at this time, must go to bed and take a nap. Iron Cross is one of the betting systems with longest history. It has managed to become a part of the most-used Craps betting strategies because of the fact that it is considered a system that actually “wins most of the time”. The Iron Cross system is also among the most popular ones because it is not a complex betting strategy.

1. The lure of playing the Iron Cross bet in the game of craps revolves around the fact that you get paid when any number is thrown – any number but the 7 that is. The Iron Cross bet consists of a one unit place (or pass line) bet on the 5, 6 and 8 plus a one unit field bet. An example is a $30 6 and 8, a $25 5 and a $25 Field.
2. The strategy is called the 'Iron Cross.' It involves a bet on the 5, 6, 8, and the field. I read up on this, and found that this particular bet will pay on every roll that is not a 7.

In essence, it combines a Field Bet which covers the numbers 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 12 with Place Bets on the 5, 6 and 8. You’ve then effectively covered 30 of the 36 outcomes of the dice.

For many who use this system, they believe they’ve flipped the odds from the casino to the player. In theory, that’s actually true, if you only look at one roll of the dice.

But this is a multi-roll bet and strategy, and while you’re collecting a small amount on every roll, you can lose big if a 7 shows early in the shooters rolls.

Let’s take a look at what this looks like on a $10 minimum table;

• After the Come Out
  • Place a $10 Field Bet
  • Place Bet the 5 for $10 and the 6 & 8 for $12 each
    • You now have $44 dollars invested on the table
  • Replace the $10 Field Bet anytime a 5, 6 or 8 rolls

• Possible outcomes on each roll
  • (2) or (12) is rolled
    • Win $20 – 2 times your Field Bet
      • Some casinos offer 3X on either the 2 or 12
  • (3), (4), (9), (10) or (11) is rolled
    • Win $10 – 1X of your Field Bet
  • (5), (6) or (8) is rolled
    • Win $14 on your Place Bet
    • Lose $10 on your Field Bet
  • (7) is rolled
    • Lose $44 dollars

For many players, this strategy offers a lot of fun and entertainment at the table because you’re ‘collecting’ on every roll of the dice, except for the 7 obviously.

But is the Iron Cross (Anything But 7) Strategy really worth using at the craps tables? Well let’s take a look.

Advantages

• You win on every roll of the dice except for the 7
• You cover 30 of the 36 possible outcomes of the dice
• Works great on ‘hot’ and many times on ‘warm’ tables
• $44 is a relatively small investment for a $10 table minimum

Disadvantages

• The estimated ‘house edge’ of this strategy is just under 4.0%
  • There are many other betting strategies with a lower casino advantage
• Net win of $4 on the 5, 6 and 8 (Place Bet wins $14, Field Bet loses $10)
  • The 5, 6 and 8 make up 14 of the 30 possible positive outcomes for the player
• On average, you need 5 to 6 rolls before a 7 to make up your investment.
  • Average collect on each positive roll is $7.87 requiring 5.59 rolls to break even.
• Does not work on ‘cold’ or ‘choppy’ tables

The Iron Cross (Anything But 7) Strategy can offer advantages depending on the trends at the table and there are a number of variations to this strategy as well.

Keep in mind, that no strategy can change the ‘house edge’ (casino advantage) in the long run. It’s up to you to determine the right times to use this strategy and when to not use it.

Variations

There are a number of variations to the Iron Cross Strategy with a few of them mentioned below using a $10 table. Experiment with your own variation that works best for you.

• Field Bet $10 / Place Bets $20 (5), $24 (6), $24 (8)
  • Increases your net win on the 5, 6 and 8 to $18 from $4
  • Also increases your total bet risk to $78
• Field Bet $10 / Place Bets $10 (4), (5), (9), (10) and $12 (6) (8)
  • You’ve effectively place all numbers across + a field bet
  • Increases your winnings on the 4, 9 and 10
    • Net win $28 on the (4) and (10) – ($18 4/10, $10 Field)
    • Net win $24 on the (9) – ($14 (9) + $10 Field)
    • Increase your total bet risk to $74
• Take down your bets after a predetermined number of rolls
  • Reduces your risk of hitting a 7 before recovering your entire investment

It’s always recommended that you experiment with your own variation that works best for you and always double check your bankroll to ensure you can support the strategy you plan on using at the casino.

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BEST OF LUCK AT THE CASINOS!!!

This past Sunday I was at two of my local casinos.
Depending on the shooter, and whether or not they seem to influence the dice, if they seem to be random rollers, I usually wait for the 5 count and then get in on the 5, 6, 8, and Field, and for the DI's, I usually do a Pass Line Bet, Odds, and 5, 6, 8, & Field.

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I usually just play minimum bets, so if my Field wins, I'm getting money back, but if 5, 6, or 8 rolls, I'm only getting a couple of bucks and lose my Field. I noticed after some nice rolls, that when all was said I done, I wasn't up in profit that much especially when the shooter hits lots of 5, 6, & 8's.
I could double my buy in on the numbers, but I don't have a large bankroll, so several quick 7 outs will kill me. I could wait to start playing the field until I've got double money on the numbers, but that means while I'm waiting, if alot of 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, or 12's roll, I'm missing out on winning money.
Is there a solution to this problem?