Sic Bo looks complicated because the board has dozens of boxes. The game itself is simple: three dice, shaken in a covered shaker, and bets on what they show. The board is really a menu of prices, and some are far cheaper than others. Here are the rules, the payouts and the cost of every common bet.
How does Sic Bo work?
The dealer (or an automatic shaker in some studios) shakes three standard dice and reveals the result after betting closes. Each die shows 1 to 6, so there are 6 × 6 × 6 = 216 equally likely outcomes. Every Sic Bo payout can be checked against that number, which is why the game is easy to analyse.
The sum of three dice runs from 3 to 18. Totals in the middle (10 and 11) are the most common, 27 ways each; 3 and 18 are the rarest, one way each.
What bets can you make in Sic Bo?
- Big / Small: Big wins on totals 11–17, Small on 4–10. Both lose on any triple (three of a kind). Pays 1:1.
- Odd / Even (on many live tables): odd or even total, also losing on triples, 1:1; same 2.78% edge as Big/Small.
- Single number: choose 1–6. Pays 1:1 if it shows on one die, 2:1 on two, 3:1 on three.
- Two-dice combination: two different numbers (e.g. 2 and 5) both appear.
- Specific double: a chosen number on at least two dice.
- Any triple / Specific triple: all three dice the same (any number, or one you name).
- Totals: bet on an exact sum from 4 to 17, each with its own payout.
What are the Sic Bo payouts and house edge?
| Bet | Typical payout | Ways out of 216 | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big (11–17) / Small (4–10), triples lose | 1:1 | 105 | 2.78% |
| Single number (1, 2 or 3 matches) | 1:1 / 2:1 / 3:1 | 91 | 7.87% |
| Two-dice combination | 5:1 | 30 | 16.67% |
| Specific double | 10:1 | 16 | 18.52% |
| Any triple | 30:1 | 6 | 13.89% |
| Specific triple | 180:1 | 1 | 16.20% |
| Total 4 or 17 | 50:1 | 3 | 29.17% |
| Total 4 or 17 | 60:1 | 3 | 15.28% |
How the cheapest bet works out: Big wins on 105 of 216 outcomes (totals 11–17 minus the three triples 4-4-4, 5-5-5, 6-6-6). At even money, the expected return is 105/216 × 2 = 97.22%, a 2.78% edge. Any Triple at 30:1 returns 31 × 6/216 = 86.11%, a 13.89% edge. A Specific Triple at 180:1 returns 181/216 = 83.80%, a 16.20% edge; at 150:1 it is worse. These numbers match the Wizard of Odds Sic Bo analysis.
Totals show why paytables matter: the same “Total 4” bet costs 29.17% at 50:1 but 15.28% at 60:1. Studios set their own total payouts, so read the board’s printed odds before betting them.
Which Sic Bo bets cost the least?
Big, Small, Odd and Even, at 2.78%. Next comes the single-number bet at 7.87%. Everything else costs 13% or more per peso. That does not make long shots forbidden; it means they should be small, budgeted side bets, not the core of a session.
| ₱100 per round, 50 rounds | Total staked | Expected cost |
|---|---|---|
| Big or Small (2.78%) | ₱5,000 | ₱139 |
| Single number (7.87%) | ₱5,000 | ₱394 |
| Any triple (13.89%) | ₱5,000 | ₱695 |
| Total 4 at 50:1 (29.17%) | ₱5,000 | ₱1,459 |
These are long-run averages. Short sessions vary widely.
How do multiplier versions like Mega Sic Bo differ?
Studios such as Pragmatic Play Live run Sic Bo variants that add random multipliers to some bets in a round. To fund those boosts, the base payouts on the boosted bets are usually lowered. The overall return depends on that table’s exact rules, which are published in its help panel; do not assume the 2.78% figure applies to a multiplier table.
Is Sic Bo the same as the perya color game?
They share the idea of three dice and betting on what appears, and the single-number bet resembles the color game’s single-colour bet. Sic Bo adds totals, Big/Small and combinations, and live tables pay to a published paytable. Compare the cost of each bet the same way: ways to win out of all outcomes, times the payout.
What mistakes do new Sic Bo players make?
- Spreading chips across many boxes. Covering more outcomes does not lower the edge; it combines several edges at once.
- Chasing “hot” or “cold” numbers. Dice have no memory. The results board is history, not a forecast.
- Forgetting the triple rule. Big/Small lose on triples; that is the entire house edge on the bet.
- Not checking totals payouts. They vary by table and change the edge by a factor of two.
Where can you play live Sic Bo at GTAYA?
GTAYA’s live lobby lists studio games from providers including SA Gaming, Playtech, Vivo Gaming and Pragmatic Play Live; check the lobby for current Sic Bo tables. Live casino play also earns VIP Ascend Club cash-back, published at 0.30%–0.55% by level (terms, all promotions). Compare that with the 2.78% edge on Big/Small: cash-back softens the cost but does not reverse it. More table guides in Live Casino; read our Dragon Tiger rules next. Players 21+ can register on the official GTAYA site.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bet in Sic Bo?
By cost, Big or Small (and Odd/Even where offered), with a 2.78% house edge. They lose on any triple.
Does Big win on a triple?
No. Big and Small both lose when all three dice show the same number.
How many outcomes are there in Sic Bo?
216: each of the three dice has six faces, so 6 × 6 × 6.
Can you predict Sic Bo results?
No. Each shake is independent; past results on the board do not change the next roll's odds.
About this article
Written by the GTAYA Editorial Team; reviewed 2026-11-04. Probabilities are computed from 216 outcomes of three fair dice and cross-checked against Wizard of Odds. Totals and multiplier payouts differ by table and were not verified for each GTAYA table. Cover artwork belongs to Pragmatic Play Live and is used to identify the game only.
Our guides are researched from official sources (PAGCOR, BSP, Philippine law) and reviewed before publishing. Rules that vary by table are flagged.
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