Sic Bo: Probability and Payout of Every Bet (Full Table)
Sic Bo, the three-dice game: from Big/Small (1:1, the most efficient) to the specific triple (180:1). Payout and probability table and why the high payout hides the worst house edge.
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Sic Bo is an ancient dice game, today hugely popular in its live version. It has dozens of possible bets with payouts from 1:1 to 180:1 — and that very variety confuses. Understanding the probability and house edge of each is how to play it wisely. Here is the table.
In one line: Sic Bo is played with three dice and has dozens of bets with very different payouts (from 1:1 to 180:1). Golden rule: the higher the payout, the lower the probability and often the higher the house edge. Big/Small bets are the most efficient.
The Main Bets Compared
| Bet | Pays | Probability | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big (11-17) / Small (4-10) | 1:1 | ~48.6% | Best |
| Single number (on 3 dice) | 1:1 to 3:1 | Medium | Good |
| Specific total (e.g. 10) | 6:1 to 60:1 | Low | Variable |
| Specific pair | ~10:1 | Low | Low |
| Any triple | ~30:1 | ~2.8% | Low |
| Specific triple | 180:1 | ~0.46% | Worst (high house edge) |
Indicative values for standard Sic Bo; exact payouts vary by table. In "Mega" versions multipliers can raise payouts on some bets.
The Universal Rule: High Payout = Low Probability
As in roulette, the payout reflects rarity. A specific triple pays 180:1 because it lands about 1 in 216. The high payout is seductive, but often hides the highest house edge. The spectacular bets are the least efficient long-term.
Big/Small: The "Sensible" Bets
If you want efficiency, Big and Small are the equivalent of even-money roulette bets: they pay 1:1, win nearly half the time, have the lowest house edge (~2.78%). They do not give the big hit, but consume the bankroll much more slowly.
What to Remember
- Every roll is independent: no sequence is predictable.
- High payout ≠ worthwhile: look at the house edge, not the big number.
- Choose by volatility: Big/Small to last, triples for the rare hit.
For the most common live version, see the Mega Sic Bo guide.
Sic Bo probability and payouts: FAQ
How do you play Sic Bo?
You bet on the outcome of a roll of three dice: total, combinations, single numbers, pairs or triples. Each bet has a precise payout and probability. The most common live version is Mega Sic Bo.
What is the most worthwhile bet in Sic Bo?
The Big (11-17) and Small (4-10) bets pay 1:1 and have the highest frequency, with the lowest house edge (~2.78%). They are the equivalent of even-money roulette bets.
Why does a specific triple pay 180:1?
Because it is very rare: a specific triple (e.g. three 5s) lands about 1 in 216. The high payout partly compensates, but the house edge of these bets is very high: spectacular but inefficient.
Is there a strategy to win at Sic Bo?
No. Every roll is independent and no system changes the house edge. You can only choose bets of different volatility: Big/Small for efficiency, triples for the rare hit.
Responsible Gambling
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- ADM — Responsible Gambling
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