Sic bo (??), also known as tai sai (??), dai siu (??), big and small or hi-lo, is an unequal game of chanceGambling Overvi>
Gambling has had many different meanings depending on the cultural and historical context in which it is used.... played with three diceDice Summary
A die is a small polyhedral object, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers or other symbols.... , and of ancient ChineseChina
China is a cultural region and ancient civilization in East Asia.... origin. Grand hazard and chuck-a-luckChuck-a-luck
Chuck-a-luck, also known as birdcage, is an unequal game of chance played with three dice.... are variants, and of EnglishEngland
England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... origin. The literal meanings of sic bo, tai sai and dai siu are dice pair or dice bowl, lucky dice and big small respectively.
Games available in most casinos are commonly called casino games.... , popular in Asia and widely played (as dai siu) in casinos in MacauMacau
The Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China , commonly known as Macau or Macao is... . It is played in the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially the Republic of the Philippines , is an island nation located in the Malay archipelago in... as hi-lo. It was introduced into the USA by Chinese immigrants in the early 20th century, and can now be found in most American casinosCasino
A casino is a facility that accommodates certain types of gambling activities.... . Since 13 May 2002, it can be played legally in licensed casinos in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom Summary
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country and sovereign state that lies off the northwest coast... , under The Gaming Clubs (Bankers' Games) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.
A die is a small polyhedral object, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers or other symbols.... that are shaken in a basket or plastic cup. Traditionally, in Asia, the dice were shaken on a small plate covered with a bowl, which was then lifted to reveal the roll. In modern casinos the dice are shaken mechanically, and the outcome is keyed into a computer which automatically lights up the winning zones on the table.
A player can make any number of bets on the sic bo table. Outcomes are based on the combinations that come up on the three dice. Payoff combinations are listed on a rouletteRoulette
Roulette is a casino and gambling game .... -style table top that is often lit from underneath in winning areas of the layout to indicate winning combinations. The wagers available and their associated odds can differ from place to place. The wagers that are permitted in licensed casinos in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country and sovereign state that lies off the northwest coast... and New ZealandNew Zealand Summary
New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands and many much smaller islands, m... , and their associated odds are set out in the table below.
Type
Wager
Probability
Odds in UK
House edge in UK
Odds in NZ
House edge in NZ
Odds in Macau
House edge in Macau
Big (?)
The total score will be between 11 and 17 (inclusive) with the exception of a triple
48.61%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
Small (?)
The total score will be between 4 and 10 (inclusive) with the exception of a triple
48.61%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
Odd
The total score will be an odd number with the exception of a triple
48.61%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
Even
The total score will be an even number with the exception of a triple
48.61%
1 to 1
2.78%
1 to 1
2.78%
Specific 'Triples' or 'Alls' (?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ??)
A specific triple (for example, three 1s) will appear
0.46%
180 to 1
16.20%
180 to 1
16.20%
150 to 1
30.09%
Specific Doubles
A specific double (for example, two 1s) will appear with the exception of a triple
7.41%
10 to 1
18.52%
11 to 1
11.11%
8 to 1
33.33%
Any Triple or All 'Alls' (??)
Any of the triples will appear
2.78%
30 to 1
13.89%
31 to 1
11.11%
24 to 1
30.56%
Three Dice Total (a specific total score in the range of 4 to 17 inclusive)
4 or 17
1.39%
60 to 1
15.28%
62 to 1
12.50%
50 to 1
29.17%
5 or 16
2.78%
30 to 1
13.89%
31 to 1
11.11%
18 to 1
47.22%
6 or 15
4.63%
18 to 1
12.04%
18 to 1
12.04%
14 to 1
30.56%
7 or 14
6.94%
12 to 1
9.72%
12 to 1
9.72%
12 to 1
9.72%
8 or 13
9.72%
8 to 1
12.50%
8 to 1
12.50%
8 to 1
12.50%
9 or 12
11.57%
7 to 1
7.41%
7 to 1
7.41%
6 to 1
18.98%
10 or 11
12.5%
6 to 1
12.50%
6 to 1
12.50%
6 to 1
12.50%
Dice Combinations
Two of the dice will show a specific combination of two different numbers (for example, a 3 and a 4)
13.89%
6 to 1
2.78%
6 to 1
2.78%
5 to 1
16.67%
Single Dice Bet
The specific number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 will appear on one, two, or all three dice
1: 34.72% 2: 6.94% 3: 0.46%
1: 1 to 1 2: 2 to 1 3: 3 to 1
7.87%
1: 1 to 1 2: 2 to 1 3: 12 to 1
3.70%
1: 1 to 1 2: 2 to 1 3: 3 to 1
7.87%
Four Number Combination
Any three of the four numbers in one of the following specific combinations will appear: 6, 5, 4, 3; 6, 5, 3, 2; 5, 4, 3, 2; or 4, 3, 2, 1
11.11%
7 to 1
11.11%
7 to 1
11.11%
Three Single Number Combination
The dice will show a specific combination of three different numbers
2.78%
30 to 1
13.89%
30 to 1
13.89%
Specific Double and Single Number Combination
Two of the dice will show a specific double and the third dice will show a specific, different number
Gambling has had many different meanings depending on the cultural and historical context in which it is used.... game of EnglishEngland
England is the largest and most populous constituent country of the United Kingdom.... origin, also played with three diceDice
A die is a small polyhedral object, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers or other symbols.... . (It is distinct from HazardHazard (game)
Hazard is an Old English game with two dice which was even mentioned in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in the 14th ... , another gambling game of Old English origin, played with two diceDice
A die is a small polyhedral object, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers or other symbols.... .) The dice are rolled down a chute containing a series of inclined planes that tumble the dice as they fall.
Chuck-a-luck, also known as birdcage, is an unequal game of chance played with three dice.... , also known as birdcage, is a variant in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., and America, is... , which has its origins in grand hazard. The three diceDice
A die is a small polyhedral object, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers or other symbols.... are kept in a device that resembles a wire-frame bird cage and that pivots about its centre. The dealer rotates the cage end over end, with the dice landing on the bottom. Chuck-a-luck usually features only the single-number wagers, sometimes with an additional wager for any "triple" (all three dice showing the same number) with odds of 30 to 1 (or thereabouts). Chuck-a-luck was once common in NevadaNevada
Nevada is a state located in the western United States, best known for its widespread legalization of gambling and gaming in... casinos but is now rare, frequently having been replaced by sic bo tables.
