Sic-Bo is a popular casino game of ancient Chinese origin, also known as "Tai Sai," "Dai Siu," "Big and Small," or "Hi-Lo." It is a game of chance played with three dice. Players place bets on various possible outcomes of the roll, such as specific numbers, sums of the three dice, or combinations. The dice are then rolled, and players win or lose based on the results and their bets.
Objective of the Game
You have several opportunities to bet on the outcome of three dice thrown onto the table. The Sic Bo table features various outcomes you can predict, from the total value of the three dice thrown to three matching values on each die. The odds are wide-ranging, and the choice is yours.
How to Play
This game is really very straightforward.
Before the dice are thrown you need to place your bet on any of
the squares on the table.
You can increase your chances of winning by placing a number of
bets.
Once the dice have been thrown and your bet wins, you will be
paid out according to the odds set out below.
Payouts
Bet placed |
Odds if successful |
Specific Triple |
180-1 |
Any Triple |
31-1 |
Specific Double** |
11-1 |
Small (4 to 10)* |
Evens (1-1) |
Big (11 to 17)* |
Evens (1-1) |
4 or 17 |
62-1 |
5 or 16 |
31-1 |
6 or 15 |
18-1 |
7 or 14 |
12-1 |
8 or 13 |
8-1 |
9 or 12 |
7-1 |
10 or 11 |
6-1 |
2 of 3 dice |
6-1 |
1 dice |
Evens (1-1) |
2 dice |
2-1 |
3 dice |
12-1 |
* These bets always lose on a triple.
** Doubles are paid at
11-1, irrespective of whether the resulting dice contain a triple.