What does "7 come 11" mean? A Beginner‘s Guide to Craps Slang

"7 come 11" is a common craps phrase that can be confusing for beginners. But it refers to a basic concept – rolling specific numbers to win after making a "come bet." Here‘s what 7 and 11 mean in craps:

A Brief History of "7 come 11"

• The phrase originated from craps gameplay, but became popularized when 7-Eleven convenience stores adopted it for their name in 1946.

• They chose "7-Eleven" to highlight their new hours of operation – from 7:00am to 11:00pm.

• So the numbers 7 and 11 were linked to the convenience chain and working around the clock.

What Does "Come Out Roll" and "Come Bet" Mean?

• In craps, the "come out roll" is the first roll of a new round.

• If a 7 or 11 is rolled on the come out, you win. If it‘s 2, 3, or 12, you lose. Any other number becomes the "point."

• A "come bet" can then be placed once the point is set. This bet wins if the shooter rolls the come bet number again before rolling a 7.

• So after making a come bet, rolling a 7 or 11 means you win that bet!

Why Are 7 and 11 Special in Craps?

• 7 and 11 have the highest odds of being rolled on the come out:

Come Out Probabilities:

• 7 (Win) – 16.67%

• 11 (Win) – 2.78%

• 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 (Point) – 27.78% total

• 2 (Loss) – 2.78%

• 3 (Loss) – 2.78%

• 12 (Loss) – 2.78%

• This makes them the most frequent winning numbers on the come out roll.

• Once the point is set, 7 becomes the most common losing roll. So it goes from lucky to feared!

"7 Come 11" as a Craps Betting Strategy

• Some players will bet on 7 and 11 because they offer quick wins on the come out.

• A common strategy is making Pass Line and Come bets, then adding odds once points are established.

• This way you win if the shooter rolls 7 or 11 after the come bet. The odds increase payouts.

• Placing odds on come bets boosts potential winnings when 7 and 11 hit.

Beyond Craps: 7/11 in Culture and Gambling

• 7 is seen as a lucky number in many cultures, and especially in gambling.

• There are 7 days in a week, 7 colors in a rainbow, 7 seas, etc. Many "777" slot jackpots.

• Rolling 7s was nicknamed "hitting the jackpot" in old slot machines. They remain lucky 7s.

• The 7-Eleven franchise brought the phrase into pop culture. Many songs recite "7 come 11."

So in craps, betting, and culture, 7 and 11 represent good fortune. Understanding the origins and meaning of "7 come 11" provides valuable insight into this classic game!