Sic Bo and Dragon Tiger

How Sic Bo Works

Sic bo is a dice game. The dealer shakes three dice in a covered bowl, and you bet on the result. The name means "precious dice" in Chinese, and the game is a favourite at tables across Asia.

The simplest bets are Big (a total of 11 to 17) and Small (a total of 4 to 10). Both usually pay 1 to 1, but they lose if all three dice show the same number.

Sic Bo Bets and Payouts

Payouts for totals and triples change from table to table. Always check the payout panel before you bet. Big and Small have the lowest house edge, about 2.8%.

How Dragon Tiger Works

Dragon tiger is like a very short baccarat. The dealer gives one card to Dragon and one card to Tiger. The higher card wins. King is high and Ace is low.

• Dragon or Tiger usually pays 1 to 1.
• Tie usually pays 8 to 1. On a tie, many tables return half of your Dragon or Tiger bet.

A round takes about 25 seconds, which makes dragon tiger one of the quickest games in any live lobby.

Simple Tips

• In sic bo, Big and Small give you the best odds.
• In dragon tiger, skip the Tie bet. It pays well but rarely wins.
• Fast games use your budget quickly. Set a limit first and read our play safe tips.

Sic Bo Totals and How Often They Come Up

Three dice can land in 216 ways. Middle totals come up most, which is why they pay the least.

A total of 4 comes up about once in 72 rolls. A total of 10 comes up about once in 8.

Reading the Sic Bo Table

• Top row: Small, Big, Odd, Even and the triple bets.
• Middle: totals from 4 to 17, each with its own payout.
• Bottom: two dice combinations and single numbers.

Live tables light up the winning areas after each roll, which makes it easy to follow even on a small phone screen.

Dragon Tiger Side Bets

Some dragon tiger tables add side bets on whether a card is odd or even, red or black, or big or small. A suited tie, where both cards match in rank and suit, pays the most but comes up very rarely. For the best odds, stay with Dragon or Tiger.