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This guide explains Sic Bo rules and odds—it does not guarantee wins.
Learn about responsible gambling.
What Is Sic Bo?
Sic Bo (also called Tai Sai, Dai Siu, or Big Small) is an ancient Chinese dice game played with three dice. The name means "precious dice" in Chinese. It's particularly popular in Asian casinos and is a staple of live casino offerings.
Unlike games involving skill decisions, Sic Bo is purely chance-based. You bet on the outcome of a dice roll, with various betting options offering different payouts and house edges.
How to Play
- Place bets: Select one or more betting areas on the table
- Dice shake: Dealer shakes three dice in a container
- Reveal: Dice are revealed (live dealers use mechanical shakers)
- Settlement: Winning bets are paid; losing bets collected
You can place multiple bets on different outcomes simultaneously. The table layout shows all available betting options with their payout ratios.
Bet Types & Payouts
Big/Small (Most Popular)
- Big: Total is 11-17 (excluding triple). Pays 1:1.
- Small: Total is 4-10 (excluding triple). Pays 1:1.
Triples (all three dice same) cause Big/Small bets to lose—this is how the house maintains its edge on these near-50/50 bets.
Odd/Even
- Odd: Total is an odd number (excluding triple). Pays 1:1.
- Even: Total is an even number (excluding triple). Pays 1:1.
Specific Totals
Bet on the exact sum of all three dice:
| Total | Payout | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 4 or 17 | 60:1 | 1.39% |
| 5 or 16 | 30:1 | 2.78% |
| 6 or 15 | 17:1 | 4.63% |
| 7 or 14 | 12:1 | 6.94% |
| 8 or 13 | 8:1 | 9.72% |
| 9 or 12 | 6:1 | 11.57% |
| 10 or 11 | 6:1 | 12.50% |
Triples (Alls)
- Specific Triple: All three dice show specific number (e.g., 3-3-3). Pays 180:1.
- Any Triple: All three dice match any number. Pays 30:1.
Doubles
- Specific Double: Two dice show specific number. Pays 10:1.
Single Number
- Number appears on 1 die: 1:1
- Number appears on 2 dice: 2:1
- Number appears on 3 dice: 3:1
House Edge by Bet
| Bet Type | House Edge | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|
| Big/Small | 2.78% | Low |
| Odd/Even | 2.78% | Low |
| Total 9-12 | 7.4-12.5% | Medium |
| Total 4-8, 13-17 | 9.7-15.3% | High |
| Specific Double | 18.5% | High |
| Specific Triple | 16.2% | Very High |
| Any Triple | 13.9% | High |
Honest Assessment: The Big/Small and Odd/Even bets have the
lowest house edge (2.78%). High-payout bets like Specific Triple have
exciting payouts but house edges exceeding 15%—significantly worse for
the player mathematically.
Sic Bo on BK8
BK8's live casino offers Sic Bo from multiple providers:
- Evolution Gaming: Super Sic Bo with random multipliers
- Pragmatic Play: Standard Sic Bo with Asian dealers
- Asia Gaming: Traditional Sic Bo experience
Super Sic Bo adds random multipliers (up to 1000x) to certain bet positions each round, similar to Lightning Roulette. These positions are randomly selected before dice are rolled.
Responsible Sic Bo Gaming
Sic Bo's fast pace and multiple betting options can lead to rapid losses:
- Stick to Big/Small bets for the lowest house edge
- Avoid chasing losses with high-risk bets like Specific Triple
- Set session time limits—rounds are quick
- Never bet money you can't afford to lose
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