Fire (Craps term)

In the game of craps, the term “fire” is used to refer to a roll of the dice that results in a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll. This is a winning roll for the shooter and for anyone who has placed a bet on the pass line. The term “fire” is used because the roll is considered to be hot or lucky, and it is often greeted with cheers and celebration by the players at the table. If the shooter rolls a 7 or 11 on the come-out roll, they are said to have “fired” the dice, and they are typically given the opportunity to continue rolling until they “seven out” by rolling a 7 on a subsequent roll. Fire rolls are considered to be an auspicious start to a craps game, and they are often seen as a sign that the shooter is on a winning streak.