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.
How the Game is Played
Unlike craps, where a player physically throws two dice, Sic Bo utilizes exactly three dice to determine the outcome.
The objective of the entire game is merely to predict the exact outcome or combination shown on those three dice.
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
The Best Bets for Sic Bo Beginners
These are the fundamental even-money bets of Sic Bo, very similar to betting Red or Black in European roulette.
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.
WagerProbabilityHouse EdgeSpecific DoubleLow18.52%Specific TripleExtremely Low16.20%
By sticking primarily to the Big and Small bets, you can enjoy hours of entertainment with a very low house edge.
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Understanding the Rules of Casino Sic Bo
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