Understanding The Rules Of Casino Sic Bo

While Craps dominates the dice tables in Western casinos, Sic Bo holds that prestigious title throughout Asia.


However, despite the complex appearance of the betting board, Sic Bo is actually incredibly simple to play.

The Core Mechanics of Sic Bo

In land-based casinos, the three dice are housed inside a sealed glass dome and mechanically shaken by the dealer.


Players place their chips on the beautifully illuminated betting layout before the dealer activates the mechanical shaker.

It is a pure game of chance with zero skill involvedOnline versions use an RNG instead of a mechanical shakerYou can place as many different bets as you wish per round
Understanding the Even-Money Bets

For beginners looking for low volatility, the "Small" and "Big" bets are absolutely the best place to start.


Crucially, both the Small and Big bets automatically lose if any "Triple" is rolled (e.g., three 2s or three 5s).

Betting on Specific Combinations

The probability of this happening is incredibly low, so the casino rewards you with a massive payout of 180 to 1.


For instance, betting that the total sum of the dice will be exactly 4 or exactly 17 usually pays 60 to 1.

Bet NameWinning ConditionTypical PayoutBigTotal is 11 to 17 (No Triples)1 to 1SmallTotal is 4 to 10 (No Triples)1 to 1

It perfectly combines the raw luck of the dice with the simple, elegant betting structure of classic roulette.