Sic Bo basics
Sic Bo is a fast-paced, no-nonsense game that should appeal to fans of both craps and roulette, or anyone who just wants a change from their usual game.
Sic Bo (pronounced See Bo) literally means "dice pair", but the game is actually played with three dice. It is also known as Tai Sai (Lucky dice) and Dai Siu (Big Small). A number of English games have been developed on the same lines as Sic Bo, namely Grand Hazard and Chuck-a-Luck. So if you're familiar with either of these, then you're on your way to understanding Sic Bo.
Three dice are better than two
Although the board may look complex, the rules are very simple: three dice are thrown in a small cage by the dealer, and punters bet on any combination of numbers turning up on the three dice - eg the total of the three dice, any single number appearing on any of the three dice, two specific numbers appearing on the three dice, two of any number on the three dice, or three of any one number.
Sic Bo is a fast-paced, no-nonsense game that should appeal to fans of both craps and roulette, or anyone who just wants a change from their usual game.
Sic Bo (pronounced See Bo) literally means "dice pair", but the game is actually played with three dice. It is also known as Tai Sai (Lucky dice) and Dai Siu (Big Small). A number of English games have been developed on the same lines as Sic Bo, namely Grand Hazard and Chuck-a-Luck. So if you're familiar with either of these, then you're on your way to understanding Sic Bo.
Three dice are better than two
Although the board may look complex, the rules are very simple: three dice are thrown in a small cage by the dealer, and punters bet on any combination of numbers turning up on the three dice - eg the total of the three dice, any single number appearing on any of the three dice, two specific numbers appearing on the three dice, two of any number on the three dice, or three of any one number.
History
Shows the
last 10 results
in terms of
Big or Small
Shows the
last 10 results
in terms of
Big or Small
Small
This bet wins
if the total on
all three dice
is between
4 and 10.
Pays 1 to 1.
This bet wins
if the total on
all three dice
is between
4 and 10.
Pays 1 to 1.
Big
This bet wins
if the total on
all three dice
is between
11 and 17.
Pays 1 to 1.
This bet wins
if the total on
all three dice
is between
11 and 17.
Pays 1 to 1.
Dice shaker
The cage in
which the three
dice are shaken
The cage in
which the three
dice are shaken
Any triple
This bet wins if
the three dice
show any triple
(three of a kind)
Pays 31 to 1.
This bet wins if
the three dice
show any triple
(three of a kind)
Pays 31 to 1.
Small triple
Bet on the three
dice showing
triple 1 or triple 2
or triple 3.
Pays 180 to 1.
Bet on the three
dice showing
triple 1 or triple 2
or triple 3.
Pays 180 to 1.
Big triple
Bet on the three
dice showing
triple 4 or triple 5
or triple 6.
Pays 180 to 1.
Bet on the three
dice showing
triple 4 or triple 5
or triple 6.
Pays 180 to 1.
Dice faces
The result of
the last spin,
shown as dice
faces.
The result of
the last spin,
shown as dice
faces.
Small double
Bet on the three
dice showing double 1
or double 2 or double 3.
Pays 11 to 1.
Bet on the three
dice showing double 1
or double 2 or double 3.
Pays 11 to 1.
Big double
Bet on the three
dice showing double 4
or double 5 or double 6.
Pays 11 to 1.
Bet on the three
dice showing double 4
or double 5 or double 6.
Pays 11 to 1.
Combination
Bet on a specific
combination of
two dice being
thrown eg 1 and 2.
Pays 6 to 1.
Bet on a specific
combination of
two dice being
thrown eg 1 and 2.
Pays 6 to 1.
Total
Bet on the total
of the three dice.
Pays between 6
and 62 to 1.
See table on our
Sic Bo odds page
for full details.
Bet on the total
of the three dice.
Pays between 6
and 62 to 1.
See table on our
Sic Bo odds page
for full details.
Specific dice
Bet on a specific
dice being thrown.
Pays 1 to 1 if 1 occurs.
Pays 2 to 1 if 2 occur.
Pays 12 to 1 if 3 occur.
Bet on a specific
dice being thrown.
Pays 1 to 1 if 1 occurs.
Pays 2 to 1 if 2 occur.
Pays 12 to 1 if 3 occur.
How to play Sic Bo
What is Sic Bo?
The Sic Bo table can look confusing at first. To help you, the graphic below shows you what each section is for.
Place your mouse anywhere on the table and an explanation will appear.
The Sic Bo table can look confusing at first. To help you, the graphic below shows you what each section is for.
Place your mouse anywhere on the table and an explanation will appear.
Sic Bo rules
Fast, slick
gameplay
gameplay
Best Sic Bo bets
Much like roulette, bets can be placed on any or all of these results. It is in these combinations that the fun and strategy lie in Sic Bo. Our Sic Bo winning strategy page contains tips and advice on winning in Sic Bo.
The combinations that are most likely to come up (see our odds explained link and the page on Sic Bo odds) pay out less than the unlikely combinations, but the unlikely combinations pay big! For example, a winning bet on any single triple (three dice of the same value) will pay you 180 to 1, while a win on either 'Small' or 'Big' will pay only 1 to 1.
How much can I win?
For a full list of payouts, go to our Sic Bo odds and payouts page.
(NB Some casinos will have variations - our Sic Bo strategy is based on the payouts at most of our recommended casinos. If you wish to play at a different casino, check the payouts agree with the ones below BEFORE you start to play.)
Our Sic Bo strategy page gives recommended strategies, whatever your gambling style; safe, low-risk, speculative medium-risk or high-rolling high-risk!
Sic Bo is an exciting and fun game to play. If you wish to practice any of our Sic Bo tips for FREE, without risking your money, check out Sic Bo practice.
Much like roulette, bets can be placed on any or all of these results. It is in these combinations that the fun and strategy lie in Sic Bo. Our Sic Bo winning strategy page contains tips and advice on winning in Sic Bo.
The combinations that are most likely to come up (see our odds explained link and the page on Sic Bo odds) pay out less than the unlikely combinations, but the unlikely combinations pay big! For example, a winning bet on any single triple (three dice of the same value) will pay you 180 to 1, while a win on either 'Small' or 'Big' will pay only 1 to 1.
How much can I win?
For a full list of payouts, go to our Sic Bo odds and payouts page.
(NB Some casinos will have variations - our Sic Bo strategy is based on the payouts at most of our recommended casinos. If you wish to play at a different casino, check the payouts agree with the ones below BEFORE you start to play.)
Our Sic Bo strategy page gives recommended strategies, whatever your gambling style; safe, low-risk, speculative medium-risk or high-rolling high-risk!
Sic Bo is an exciting and fun game to play. If you wish to practice any of our Sic Bo tips for FREE, without risking your money, check out Sic Bo practice.
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Sic Bo at Captain Cook's
Pays 7 to 1 on 9 and 12
1-hour free promotion ($500)
Quick gameplay
Easy to keep track of results
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Quick gameplay
Easy to keep track of results
Captain Cook's is one of our favourite places to play Sic Bo. The odds and
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payouts are among the most generous anywhere and the game is fast, slick
and very user-friendly. The $500, 1 hour free promotion allows you to try out our
Sic Bo strategies without risking your bankroll! Most US players welcome.
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