Skinny Dugan [Meaning] - MasterTerms.com

Skinny Dugan

A Skinny Dugan is a losing roll of seven after the point number has been established in craps.

In the game of craps, after the shooter establishes a point (by rolling a 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10), any subsequent roll of seven results in an immediate loss of the pass line bet. This is referred to as a Skinny Dugan, a slang term used to describe the unfortunate occurrence of a seven after the point is set, which ends the shooter’s turn.

Skinny Dugan Example

For example, if a player establishes a point of 6 and then rolls a 7 before hitting a 6 again, it’s considered a Skinny Dugan, and the round ends with a loss.