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In short
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2.78%
House edge on Small and Big, the cheapest Sic Bo bets.
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216
Possible results of three dice; every probability below is counted from them.
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30.09%
Edge on a specific triple paid 150:1, against 16.20% at 180:1.
How live Sic Bo works
A dealer shakes three dice in a covered shaker, often under a glass dome with automatic shaking, and the result is shown on camera. You bet before the shake on totals, specific numbers or combinations. There are no decisions after the bet, so the only skill is choosing bets with a lower house edge.
Every bet: probability, payout and house edge
Sic Bo bets: probability, payout and house edge
Small and Big cost 2.78%; everything else costs at least 7.87%. Check the payout printed on each bet: one step lower can double the house edge.
| Bet | Wins with probability | Common payout | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (4–10) / Big (11–17), triples lose | 48.61% | 1:1 | 2.78% |
| Single number (1, 2 or 3 dice) | 42.13% | 1:1 / 2:1 / 3:1 | 7.87% |
| Total 7 or 14 | 6.94% | 12:1 | 9.72% |
| Total 8 or 13 | 9.72% | 8:1 | 12.50% |
| Total 10 or 11 | 12.50% | 6:1 | 12.50% |
| Total 6 or 15 | 4.63% | 18:1 | 12.04% |
| Any triple | 2.78% | 30:1 | 13.89% |
| Total 5 or 16 | 2.78% | 30:1 | 13.89% |
| Total 4 or 17 | 1.39% | 60:1 | 15.28% |
| Specific triple | 0.46% | 180:1 | 16.20% |
| Two-dice combination | 13.89% | 5:1 | 16.67% |
| Total 9 or 12 | 11.57% | 6:1 | 18.98% |
| Specific double | 7.41% | 10:1 | 18.52% |
Computed from the 216 outcomes of three fair dice at the payouts shown. Payouts differ between games; a lower payout means a higher edge (for example 150:1 on a specific triple is 30.09%).
Multiplier versions
Evolution's Super Sic Bo and Pragmatic Play's Mega Sic Bo add random multipliers to some bets each round. To pay for them, the base payouts on those bets are lower than on a standard table. Our game pages list 97.22% RTP for both, which is the Small and Big figure; multiplier bets return less. Standard tables include Pragmatic Play Live Sic Bo and Playtech Live Sic Bo.
A sensible betting approach
- Use Small and Big as your main bets.
- Check the payout on totals and triples before betting; one step lower can double the edge.
- Keep long shots like specific triples to small, fixed amounts.
- Past rolls do not affect the next one, so streak tables on screen do not help.
Questions and answers
What is the best bet in live Sic Bo?
Small or Big. They pay 1:1 and win 48.61% of the time, a 2.78% house edge, the lowest on the table.
Why do Small and Big lose on triples?
Triples are the casino's edge on those bets. Without the triple rule they would be fair 50/50 bets.
What does a specific triple pay?
Usually 150:1 or 180:1, depending on the game. At 180:1 the house edge is 16.20%; at 150:1 it is 30.09%.
Is there a Sic Bo strategy?
No strategy changes the odds. Choose low-edge bets and control your stake.
