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Sic Bo Casinos

Three dice, dozens of bets, and a table that looks like a lottery ticket. Small and Big bets offer the lowest edge.

11 US venues offer sic bo.

House Edge
2.78% Small/Big to 30%+ on triples
RTP
70% to 97.22%
Typical Min Bet
$1 to $5
Pace
Moderate
Category
Dice Game
Beginner-friendly

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Where to play Sic Bo in the US

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Sic Bo is a three-dice Chinese game played at a table with a complex betting layout. The dealer shakes three dice in a cage, and you bet on the outcome: exact totals, specific triples, combinations, or broad categories like Small (sum 4-10) and Big (sum 11-17). The house edge varies dramatically by bet type, from roughly 2.78 percent on Small and Big bets to over 30 percent on specific triples. The key to Sic Bo is knowing which bets carry reasonable odds and avoiding the long shots that make the layout look exciting. You'll find live tables at most major properties. See our full US casino directory for venue contact details and hours.

Sic Bo is the Chinese dice game that fills the same role as craps in Asian gaming pits. The dealer shakes three dice and the betting layout covers every possible combination. The game requires no skill and no strategy beyond choosing which bets to place. The Small and Big bets offer a reasonable 2.78 percent edge, but the long-shot triple bets that dominate the center of the layout carry edges above 30 percent. Sic Bo is best approached as a low-stakes entertainment game with one or two good bets and many bad ones.

How to play Sic Bo

  1. Place your chips on the betting layout in the areas that correspond to your bets. You can place multiple bets per round.

  2. The dealer shakes three dice in a covered cage. No more bets are called.

  3. The cage is opened and the dice are revealed. The winning bets are announced.

  4. The dealer clears losing bets and pays winners according to posted odds.

  5. Small bets win on totals of 4-10. Big bets win on totals of 11-17. Both lose when a triple is rolled.

  6. Combination bets pay on two specific numbers appearing. Triple bets pay on three matching numbers.

Sic Bo Rules and Payouts

Sic Bo uses three standard dice shaken in a cage by the dealer. The layout includes: Small (total 4-10, loses on any triple, pays 1:1), Big (total 11-17, loses on any triple, pays 1:1), specific totals (4 to 17, payouts vary from 6:1 to 60:1), combinations (two specific numbers, pays 5:1), specific doubles (pays 8:1 to 10:1), specific triples (pays 150:1 to 180:1), and any triple (pays 30:1). Paytables vary between casinos and jurisdictions, with Macau-style paytables generally offering better odds than US-style tables.

The house edge ranges widely. Small and Big: 2.78 percent. Combinations (two numbers): 2.78 percent. Specific doubles: roughly 18.5 percent. Any Triple: roughly 13.9 percent. Specific triple: over 30 percent. Total bets range from roughly 9 percent to 30 percent depending on the number and paytable. The wide range means bet selection is everything in Sic Bo.

  • What are the best bets in Sic Bo?

    Small and Big bets carry a 2.78 percent house edge, the lowest on the layout. Combination bets (two specific numbers, 5:1) also carry a 2.78 percent edge. Both are reasonable choices.

Editorial Strategy

Strategy & etiquette for Sic Bo

  • Stick to Small and Big bets. They carry a 2.78 percent house edge, the lowest on the layout.

  • Combination bets (5:1) have a 2.78 percent edge and are a reasonable alternative to Small/Big.

  • Avoid specific triple bets. They pay 150:1 to 180:1 but carry edges over 30 percent.

  • Total bets on 9, 10, 11, or 12 pay 6:1 with a roughly 12 percent edge. Better than triples, worse than Small/Big.

  • Any Triple bet pays 30:1 with a roughly 13.9 percent edge. A fun long shot if you want one.

  • Treat Sic Bo as an entertainment game. The low-edge bets exist but the layout is designed to attract bad bets.

Where to play in the US

Top land-based casinos to play Sic Bo

Editorial picks for visitors who want a real-floor Sic Bo session. Ranked by directory depth (table counts, amenities, and floor quality). Tap any card for the full property review.

  1. #1Casinos
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    Mohegan Sun — uncasville

    Mohegan Sun

    Uncasville, Connecticut

    5,532 slots · 377 tables · 42 poker tables · 24/7

    Selection100
    Value70
    Experience100

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    Parx Casino and Racing — bensalem

    Parx Casino and Racing

    Bensalem, Pennsylvania

    3,300 slots · 180 tables · 48 poker tables · 24/7

    Selection100
    Value68
    Experience100

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    Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem — bethlehem

    Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    3,000 slots · 200 tables · 30 poker tables · 24/7

    Selection100
    Value72
    Experience100

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Rankings reflect directory data depth (floor counts, game variety, amenity tags) re-verified quarterly. They are not a substitute for current operating status; confirm hours and game spread directly with each casino before visiting.

Sic Bo Strategy

The only viable strategy is to bet Small or Big exclusively, or Small/Big plus a few combination bets for variety. The 2.78 percent edge on Small and Big is competitive with some roulette bets and reasonable for a game with no skill element. Everything else on the layout is significantly worse. The total bets on 9, 10, 11, and 12 pay 6:1 with roughly 12 percent edge -- playable for entertainment but expensive.

Sic Bo is often compared to craps because both are dice games, but the comparison favors craps heavily. Craps offers a 1.41 percent edge on the Pass Line and a zero-edge free odds bet. Sic Bo offers nothing comparable. The only reason to choose Sic Bo over craps is if you specifically prefer the Chinese dice format or want the broader range of betting options. Compared to slot machines, Sic Bo's Small/Big bets are significantly better value.

Common Sic Bo variants

Where to Play Sic Bo

Sic Bo is found in Asian gaming pits at larger US casinos and at properties that cater to Asian clientele. It is less widely available than craps but has a dedicated following. The game is most common in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and California card rooms with Asian gaming sections.

Before you play, check the paytable for total bets and triples. Browse our US casino directory to find venues near you.

  • What are the worst bets in Sic Bo?

    Specific triple bets carry house edges over 30 percent, the worst on the layout. Specific doubles and some total bets also carry edges above 15 percent.

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