What are the odds of making the 8 ball on the break?

In many common lounges or bars, if the 8 ball is potted on the break then you win the game. In actual proper rules, the break is considered a fluke shot, and , as such, one cannot win or lose the game on the break.

Under proper rules, two choices are given to the player; spot the 8 and shoot from where the balls lie, or re-rack and re-break.

Keep in mind that if the original player fouled, the incoming player can elect to re-spot the 8, and continue as usual(cueball in hand behind headstring), or re-rack and break himself.

Also of note:On the break, an 8 ball launched off the table is not a loss of game.