Part I: Games & Gaming · Dice Games — Craps & Sic Bo

Natural

Craps

A roll of 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, which results in an immediate win for pass line bets and an immediate loss for don’t pass bets. Naturals are the most favorable outcome for pass line bettors and the shooter, as they win without needing to establish and make a point. A natural 7 occurs with a probability of 16.67% (6 out of 36 combinations), and a natural 11 occurs with a probability of 5.56% (2 out of 36 combinations). The combined probability of rolling a natural on the come-out is 22.22%. The term “natural” is also used in blackjack to refer to an ace-ten combination.

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