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Bubble craps: real dice under glass, no dealer

Bubble craps is an electronic craps machine. Real dice tumble inside a clear dome, a camera reads the result, and a touchscreen handles your bets. Several players share one dome, each at their own screen.

Reviewed Oct 15, 2026

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01Bubble craps uses the same bets and house edges as a live craps table.
02Minimums are often $1 to $5, against $10 to $25 on many live tables.
03There is no shooter and no tipping, and the game moves at a steady pace.

Key numbers

Bubble craps in four numbers

$1 to $5Typical minimumLive tables often $10+

1.41%Pass line edgeSame as live craps

About 6 to 12Player stationsAround one dome

About 60 to 80Rolls per hourSteady machine pace

In short

Key takeaways

Real dice decide every roll; a camera reads them.
House edges match live craps for the same bets.
Some machines limit odds to 2x or 3x, so check the help screen.
Bets are made on a touchscreen and paid as credits.

Cheat sheet

What the dome shows

Glance the pips — compare in one second.

1Come-out 7
Pass line wins on the screen
2Point 6
Screen marks the point
3Hard 8
Hardway pays automatically
4Seven-out
Line bets lose; new come-out

Bubble craps vs live craps

Feature	Bubble craps	Live craps
Minimum bet	$1 to $5	$5 to $25
Dice	Air-blown in a dome	Thrown by a player
Odds limit	Often 2x to 5x	Often 3-4-5x or more
Tipping	None	Common
Payouts	Credits on screen	Chips by dealer

Exact limits vary by casino and model.

How a round works

The machine opens a betting window, often 15 to 30 seconds. When it closes, air jets tumble the dice inside the dome. A camera reads the faces and the screen settles every bet.

If a die lands cocked or the camera cannot read it, the machine rolls again.

Common bets on the screen

Bet	Pays	House edge
Pass line	1 to 1	1.41%
Place 6 or 8	7 to 6	1.52%
Field (2x on 12)	1 to 1, 2 to 1	5.56%
Any seven	4 to 1	16.67%
Hard 6 or 8	9 to 1	9.09%

The same bets carry the same edges as at a live table.

Why beginners like it

No dealer is waiting on you, and nobody watches your bets. You can tap the help button at any time to see payouts, which makes it a calm place to learn the layout.

Many players learn on bubble craps before moving to a live table.

Sequence

Playing bubble craps

Step 01
Insert cash or a ticket
Credits appear on screen.
Step 02
Pick a chip value
Tap the chip size.
Step 03
Tap a bet area
Pass line is the simplest start.
Step 04
Wait for the roll
The dome tumbles the dice.
Step 05
Cash out
Print a ticket and take it to a kiosk.

Odds limits on machines

Live tables often allow 3-4-5x odds, which lowers the combined edge below 0.4%. Many machines cap odds lower, such as 2x, which leaves the combined edge near 0.6%.

The pass line edge itself does not change.

Floor rules

Machine terms

Know before you sit

Dome: Glass bubble that holds the dice.
Betting window: Time allowed to place bets.
Credits: Your balance on the screen.
Stadium game: Many screens around one dice source.

Where bubble craps is common

Bubble craps is popular in states and casinos where live craps is rare or limited, and in casinos that want a low-minimum option. Large Las Vegas resorts often have one or two machines near the pit.

California card rooms and some tribal casinos use similar machines with card-based or ball-based results.

Combined edge with odds (pass line)

Odds allowed	Combined edge
None	1.41%
1x	About 0.85%
2x	About 0.61%
3-4-5x	About 0.37%

More odds lower the combined edge.

Common mistakes

Thinking the machine is rigged differently: Same edges.
Missing the betting window: Bet early.
Ignoring odds limits: Check the help screen.
Leaving credits on the screen: Cash out before you go.

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After the 90 seconds

Questions before and after you play

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01Basics

What is bubble craps?

An electronic craps game with real dice in a glass dome and touchscreen betting.

Are the dice real?

Yes. Air jets tumble real dice, and a camera reads the result. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Is the edge the same as live craps?

Yes, for the same bets with the same payouts. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

02Playing

What is the minimum bet?

Often $1 to $5 per bet. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Can I take odds?

Yes, but many machines cap odds at 2x or 3x. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Do I tip on bubble craps?

No. There is no dealer to tip. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

03Cashing out

How do I get my money?

Press cash out to print a ticket, then redeem it at a kiosk or the cage. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Does play earn comps?

Yes, if you insert your players club card. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Where is bubble craps found?

In many states where live craps is limited, plus most large casinos. House rules can vary, so check the table placard or ask the dealer.

Sources

Wizard of Odds — Craps Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Bets and house edge
Wizard of Odds — Craps appendix Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Odds and edges
Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 15, 2026Approved games and gaming revenue reports
National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 15, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER