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What are the main bets in sic bo?
The bets range from simple even-money picks to long shots. These figures use Atlantic City payouts where the Wizard of Odds table varies by venue.
| Bet | Wins when | Pays | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Total of 4 to 10, not a triple | 1 to 1 | 2.78% |
| Big | Total of 11 to 17, not a triple | 1 to 1 | 2.78% |
| One number | Your number appears | 1 to 1 up to 3 to 1 | 7.87% |
| Total of 7 or 14 | The dice total that number | 12 to 1 | 9.72% |
| Total of 10 or 11 | The dice total that number | 6 to 1 | 12.50% |
| Any triple | All three dice match | 30 to 1 | 13.89% |
| Specific triple | Your chosen triple appears | 180 to 1 | 16.20% |
| Double | Two or more of your number | 10 to 1 | 18.52% |
Atlantic City figures. Check your game's payouts.
Why do sic bo payouts change the house edge so much?
The dice odds stay the same, so a lower payout goes straight to the house. A specific triple pays 180 to 1 in the Atlantic City table and 150 to 1 in Macau, which moves the edge from 16.20% to 30.09%. A total of 5 or 16 goes from 13.89% at 30 to 1 to 47.22% at 18 to 1. Read the paytable in your game before betting.
What is the best bet in sic bo?
Small or big, on the figures we read. Each wins 48.61% of the time and pays even money, because any triple loses. That gives an edge of 2.78%, close to a single-zero roulette wheel. No betting pattern lowers that edge, so the choice of bet is the main decision you control.
Can you find sic bo at licensed online casinos?
Sometimes. Game lists vary by casino and state, and sic bo is less common than blackjack or roulette, so check the lobby. Our online casino games page compares sic bo with other games, and how games are tested explains what state approval covers.
What are the rules in your state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- Wizard of Odds: sic bo
- Wizard of Odds: house edge of casino games compared