Three dice waiting in the shaker before a Sic Bo round
DATOJUDI Sic Bo LoungeThree Dice, Many Choices
A long-standing Asian dice game: guess how three dice will land and choose between easy-going bets and more adventurous ones.
Chips placed across a Sic Bo layout
Shaken, Rolled and Revealed
You put your bets on the layout, the dice are shaken and then the result is shown. Every bet that matches the outcome pays at its listed rate.
Sic Bo Bets, Explained Simply
Big / Small
Big wins when the total is 11–17, Small when it's 4–10. Any triple means both lose.
Exact Total
Back the precise sum of all three dice.
Just One Number
Choose a number and hope it appears on one, two or all three dice.
Double / Triple
Pick one exact pair, one exact triple, or any triple.
What Sic Bo Bets Return
| Bet Chosen | Usual Return | Points to Note |
|---|---|---|
| Big / Small | 1:1 | Lowest house edge here (around 2.78%) |
| Just One Number | 1:1 / 2:1 / 3:1 | Depends on the number of dice showing it |
| Specific Double | Somewhere near 8:1–11:1 | Varies from table to table |
| Any Triple | Somewhere near 24:1–31:1 | Varies from table to table |
| Specific Triple | Somewhere near 150:1–180:1 | Uncommon, with a steep house edge |
These figures assume standard rules and can vary between providers and tables — the game's info panel is always the place to check.
Sic Bo, Played Step by Step
- 1
Settle at a Table
Choose between live and digital Sic Bo.
- 2
Put Your Chips Down
Tap the spots you'd like to bet on.
- 3
The Dice Roll
The dice are shaken, then shown.
- 4
Receive Payouts
Bets that win are added straight to your balance.
A Few Sic Bo Pointers
- 01
Begin With Big or Small
Plain, simple bets — and the lowest house edge.
- 02
Go Lightly on Triples
They pay generously but seldom come up.
- 03
Find a Comfortable Pace
Rounds pass quickly, so choose a time limit.
Sic Bo: Common Questions
What's the lowest-risk bet in Sic Bo?+
No bet is free of risk, though Big and Small carry the smallest house edge.
Why do Big and Small both lose on a triple?+
It's that one rule which gives the house its small edge on these even-money bets.
How high and low can I bet at each table?+
sic bo minimum and maximum bets
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