Sic Bo Guide: Bets, Payouts and House Edge
Sic Bo Rules and How the Three Dice Are Rolled
In an online casino Malaysia setting, Sic Bo is played by predicting the outcome of a roll of three standard 6-sided dice.
In Evolution's live Super Sic Bo the three dice sit in a glass dome and are rolled by a plate that vibrates beneath them.
Players can place multiple bets on each round, including totals, singles, doubles and triples, before betting closes.
Big Small Sic Bo and Core Bet Types
Small covers totals of 4 to 10 and Big covers totals of 11 to 17, and both lose when the dice show a triple.
In Super Sic Bo, Odd and Even bets pay 1 to 1 on an odd or even total.
A single-number bet pays according to how many dice show that number, from 1 to 1 for one match to 3 to 1 for three matches in the standard game.
A combination bet on a specific pair of two different numbers, such as 1 and 2, pays 5 to 1.
Sic Bo Payouts and House Edge Across Standard Bets
The Small and Big bets in Sic Bo pay 1 to 1 with a house edge of 2.78%. Current offers for live table players sit on the Winbox casino promotion page.
The RTP of the Small, Big, Odd and Even bets in Super Sic Bo is 97.22%.
A Sic Bo bet on a total of 7 or 14 pays 12 to 1 with a 9.72% house edge.
A bet on a total of 8 or 13 pays 8 to 1 with a 12.50% house edge, and a total of 10 or 11 pays 6 to 1 with the same edge.
Sic Bo payout tables differ by venue, with Macau, Atlantic City and Australian rules paying differently on the same bet.
Sic Bo Total Bets and Payouts by Region
A bet on a total of 4 or 17 pays 50 to 1 in Macau with a 29.17% house edge, against 60 to 1 and 15.28% under Atlantic City rules.
A bet on a total of 5 or 16 pays 18 to 1 in Macau with a 47.22% house edge, against 30 to 1 and 13.89% under Atlantic City rules.
A bet on a total of 6 or 15 pays 14 to 1 in Macau with a 30.56% house edge, against 17 to 1 and 16.67% under Atlantic City rules.
A bet on a total of 9 or 12 pays 6 to 1 in Macau and Atlantic City with an 18.98% house edge.
Sic Bo Triples, Doubles and Combination Returns
A specific triple pays 150 to 1 in Macau with a 30.09% house edge, and 180 to 1 with a 16.20% edge under Atlantic City and Australian rules.
An any-triple bet pays 24 to 1 in Macau with a 30.56% house edge, against 30 to 1 and 13.89% under Atlantic City rules.
A double bet on two dice showing a chosen number pays 8 to 1 in Macau with a 33.33% house edge, against 10 to 1 and 18.52% under Atlantic City rules.
The any-one-number bet pays 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 for one, two or three matching dice and carries a 7.87% house edge under standard rules.
In Super Sic Bo the RTP is 69.91% for a specific triple, 86.11% for any triple, 66.67% for a double and 92.13% for a single.
Super Sic Bo Multipliers and Live Table Mechanics
Evolution launched Super Sic Bo as a version of the dice game with random multipliers applied to bet spots just before the dice are rolled.
Up to 7 multipliers can be added on each turn in Super Sic Bo, and they are added randomly.
Super Sic Bo multipliers make payouts of up to x999 possible on a single winning bet, depending on the multiplier drawn.
Evolution says its live Sic Bo was updated with a lower house edge and random multipliers compared with the traditional version.
The Super Sic Bo house edge varies widely depending on the bet chosen.
Sic bo history and names
Sic bo is a Chinese casino dice game of ancient origin played with 3 dice.
Sic bo is also called tai sai, dai siu, big and small, or hi-lo, and the name sic bo means precious dice.
In the traditional game the dealer shakes the dice in a small chest and opens it to reveal the combination.
Sic bo was introduced to the United States by Chinese immigrants in the early 20th century. Grand Hazard and chuck-a-luck are related dice games of English origin that share the 3-dice format with sic bo.
Sic bo odds and probabilities
3 dice give 216 equally likely combinations, but only 56 of them are distinguishable.
Unlike craps, sic bo is strictly a game of immediate chance, because every roll resolves each bet as a win or a loss.
Big, Small, Odd and Even each have a 48.61% probability. A version of the Big and Small bets paying 37 to 35 would carry no house edge.
A specific double has a 7.41% probability and pays 10 to 1 in the UK. A specific triple has a 0.46% probability and pays 180 to 1 in the UK, while any triple has a 2.78% probability.
Where sic bo is played
In Macau sic bo is widely played as dai siu in casinos, and in the Philippines it is played as hi-lo.
In the United States sic bo is found in most casinos in the western half of the country. Chuck-a-luck was once common in Nevada casinos but is now rare, often replaced by sic bo tables.
Lightning Sic Bo and Super Sic Bo
Evolution launched Lightning Sic Bo in 2024, and it adds a 20% fee to the total bet.
In Lightning Sic Bo, after betting time ends, lightning hits 4 or more random bet spots while the dice are shaken.
Each bet spot struck in Lightning Sic Bo gets a random multiplier from 5x to 2000x, which multiplies the payout of a winning bet on that spot. Evolution rolled out Super Sic Bo in the United States in 2023 alongside Crazy Time and Crazy Coin Flip.
Sic bo uncommon bets and hops
The 3-number easy hop in sic bo pays 30 to 1 and carries a 13.89% house edge. The 3-number hard hops in sic bo pay 50 to 1 and carry a 29.17% house edge.
The 4-number easy hop in sic bo pays 7 to 1 and carries an 11.11% house edge.
In Macau sic bo also offers Odd and Even bets paying 1 to 1, with a 2.78% house edge. Under Australian rules the any-1-number bet in sic bo pays 12 to 1 for 3 matches and carries a 3.70% house edge.
Sic Bo Tables and Live Gaming on Winbox
Live tables on Winbox feature Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, Sic Bo, dragon tiger, Fan Tan and Poker, dealt by real dealers in real time.
To place Big or Small bets at a live Sic Bo table, a returning player first finishes the Winbox sign-in on Winbox Web or the app.
Players who complete the Winbox registration guide can participate in tables from Evolution (founded 2006): minimum bet RM0.50, maximum RM100,000 per bet; titles include Lightning Baccarat, Lightning Roulette, Lightning Dice, Super Sic Bo and Crazy Time.
Adult participants aged 18+ should maintain personal control by playing within a budget during real money gaming sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the lowest house edge bets in Sic Bo?
Big and Small wagers feature a 1 to 1 payout alongside a 2.78% house edge. In Super Sic Bo, Small, Big, Odd and Even bets share an RTP of 97.22%. Both Big and Small bets lose whenever the dice result in any triple.
How do multipliers work in Super Sic Bo?
Evolution designed Super Sic Bo with random multipliers applied to betting spots right before the dice roll. The three dice sit in a glass dome and are shaken by a vibrating plate beneath them. Up to 7 random multipliers can appear per turn, allowing payouts of up to x999 depending on the drawn multiplier.
Why do Sic Bo payouts vary across casino regions?
Payout tables differ by venue. Under Atlantic City rules, totals of 4 or 17 pay 60 to 1 with a 15.28% edge, compared to 50 to 1 and 29.17% in Macau. Specific triples award 180 to 1 with a 16.20% edge under Atlantic City and Australian rules, versus 150 to 1 and 30.09% in Macau.
What is the RTP for various bets in Super Sic Bo?
Return to player values shift widely across the layout. The single-number wager provides an RTP of 92.13%, while any triple carries an 86.11% RTP. Specific triples offer a 69.91% return, and double bets yield 66.67%. In contrast, Big, Small, Odd and Even options provide an RTP of 97.22%.
What betting limits and games does Evolution offer?
Evolution, founded in 2006, provides minimum bets of RM0.50 and maximum wagers of RM100,000 per bet. Live dealer tables include Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, Sic Bo, Dragon Tiger, Fan Tan and Poker. Available live titles include Lightning Baccarat, Lightning Roulette, Lightning Dice, Super Sic Bo and Crazy Time.