Big Red [Meaning] - MasterTerms.com

Big Red

Big Red is a popular bet in Craps, specifically referring to the hardway bets on the number 4 or 10. These bets win if the player rolls a pair of twos (for 4) or a pair of fives (for 10) before rolling a 7, while losing if a 7 is rolled before the hardway number.

In more detail, placing a Big Red bet involves wagering that the shooter will roll a specific hardway combination before rolling a 7. For example, if a player bets on the hard 4, they are betting that the shooter will roll a 2 and a 2 before rolling a 7. If the shooter rolls any combination of numbers that total 4 without being a pair, or if a 7 is rolled first, the bet loses. This type of bet generally has higher payouts due to its increased difficulty.

Big Red Example

For instance, if a player places a hard 10 bet and the shooter rolls a 5 and a 5, the player wins their bet. However, if a 7 is rolled before that combination, the player loses their wager.