Three Dice and Lots of Choice: Sic Bo at mbislot
A much-loved Asian dice game — guess how three dice will land and go for easy or more daring bets.

Sic Bo shaker holding three dice

Chips on a Sic Bo betting layout
Shake, Roll and Reveal
Put your chips on the layout, the dice get shaken and the result is shown. Every bet that matches pays out at its listed rate.
The Sic Bo Bets, Explained
Big / Small
Big pays on a total of 11–17 and Small on 4–10, but any triple makes both lose.
Total
Pick the exact total of all three dice.
Single Number
Choose a number you think will show on one, two or three of the dice.
Double / Triple
Go for a particular pair, a particular triple, or any triple at all.
What Sic Bo Pays
| Bet | Usual Payout | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Big / Small | 1:1 | Smallest house edge (around 2.78%) |
| Single Number | 1:1 / 2:1 / 3:1 | Varies with how many dice show the number |
| Specific Double | Roughly 8:1–11:1 | Differs between tables |
| Any Triple | Roughly 24:1–31:1 | Differs between tables |
| Specific Triple | Roughly 150:1–180:1 | Seldom lands; house edge is high |
These figures are based on standard rules; providers and tables can differ, so check the game's info panel each time.
Playing Sic Bo, Step by Step
- 1
Find a Table
Choose live or digital Sic Bo.
- 2
Bet
Tap each area you'd like to bet on.
- 3
The Roll
The dice are shaken, then the result is shown.
- 4
Collect Winnings
Any winnings land straight in your balance.
Playing Sic Bo Sensibly
- 01
Begin with Big/Small
Easy bets that carry the smallest house edge.
- 02
Go Easy on Triples
They pay a lot, but they hardly ever come up.
- 03
Pace Yourself
Rounds move fast, so set yourself a time limit.
Sic Bo Questions
Which Sic Bo bet is the least risky?+
None is risk-free, but Big and Small carry the smallest house edge.
How come Big and Small lose when a triple lands?+
It's exactly this rule that gives the house its edge on even-money bets like these.
What limits do the tables have?+
sic bo minimum and maximum bets