Muggsy’s Corner is a simple craps side bet that is meant to be placed in the corner where the “Big Six” and “Big Eight” bets are sometimes found.
It was introduced long after the advent of online casino games, at the Gold Coast in Las Vegas in October 2020.
Read on to discover more about this new side bet that should bring a fresh edge to your craps experience.
What Is Muggsy’s Corner?
When it comes to betting in craps, Muggsy’s Corner adds another layer of excitement to a classic table game in which players have two chances to win.
Simply put, it’s a two-pronged side bet in craps that combines elements of the “Any Seven” and “Any Eleven” fields. To make this side bet, place your chips on the designated Muggsy’s Corner section, and hope for a lucky 7 or 11.
This new, straightforward bet is easy for players to learn and has a house edge of 5.6%, which is the same as the field bet.
Muggsy’s Corner Rules
When it comes to craps side bet rules, those of Muggsy’s Corner are pretty straightforward. Craps bets may be made on Muggsy’s Corner immediately before a come-out roll. If a seven is hit on the come-out roll, then Muggsy’s Corner wins, and players are paid out at odds of +200.
If a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10 is hit and the very next roll is a 7, players are paid out at odds of +300. In all other cases, Muggsy’s Corner bets lose.
There’s just one small catch. Unlike individual “Any Seven” or “Any Eleven” bets, a specific 7 or 11 isn’t enough to win in Muggsy’s Corner. You need either a natural 7 (two dice adding up to 7) or a hard 11 (any combination of numbers totaling 11) to land on any of the designated spots.
Muggsy’s Corner Side Bet Odds
Muggsy’s Corner is a one- or two-roll bet with a 5.56% house edge — the same as the edge on the field when both 2 and 12 pay odds of +200, which is an improvement on Big Six and Big Eight in craps betting.
In the come-out roll, players have six ways to win (six of the 36 possible rolls of two dice totaling 7) and six ways to lose: one way to make 2, two to make 3, two to make 11, and one to make 12.
As mentioned, if the come-out roll is 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10, the Muggsy’s Corner bet stays in place. If the next roll is a 7, Muggsy’s Corner bettors win and are paid out at odds of +300. All other rolls lose, which means that on that second chance, there are still six ways to win but 30 ways to lose.
Is It Worth Going to Muggsy’s Corner?
Are the above good craps table odds, and will they serve your overall craps strategy? You’ll average a first-roll win once every six times you make the bet in Muggsy’s Corner, and a second-roll win once every nine times. Overall, you can expect to win 27.78% of your bets, with the house taking the remaining 72.22%.
The +200 payoff odds on a first-roll win and +300 on a second-roll win mean your average return will be 94.44% of your wagers, with the house keeping 5.56%.
Alternative Side Bets to Muggsy’s Corner
For a classic and more direct approach, placing side bets on specific numbers like 6 or 8 offers decent odds and good payouts. If you’re looking for a bit more action, the horn bet covers seven numbers (4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11) and pays out handsomely if one of them hits.
Joining the game without messing with the pass line calls for come bets, which offer an alternative entry point with good odds.
Crapless Craps Version
There’s also a version of Muggsy’s Corner for crapless craps. As a reminder, in crapless the 2, 3, 11, and 12 are all possible points. The only way for the pass bet to resolve in one roll is with a total of 7.
This changes the odds of Muggsy’s Corner because if the come-out roll is a 2, 3, 11 or 12, the bet still has hope of winning with a 7 on the next roll, known as a “Point Seven.”
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