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Sic Bo: Three-Dice Rules, Bets and Payouts
Quick Summary
- Sic Bo uses three dice, and you bet on the numbers, totals or combinations that will appear.
- Big and Small are the simplest bets; triples and exact totals pay more but hit rarely.
- Specific triples usually lose on Big and Small, which is part of the house edge.
- Open the live lobby to see whether BEE999 lists a Sic Bo table.
Sic Bo, whose name roughly means precious dice, is an old dice game that has found a natural home in live casinos. Three dice are shaken, and the betting layout lets you wager on almost anything about the result, from a single number to the total of all three. It looks busy at first, so this guide from the official BEE999 partner site breaks the layout into groups, shows how the payouts relate to probability, and offers a few practical tips.
How a round plays out
In live Sic Bo, three dice sit in a cage or a shaker. You place chips on the layout during the betting window, the dice are shaken, and the result is shown on screen and read out. Winning bets are paid and the rest are collected before the next round starts.
As an example, imagine the dice show 2, 4 and 6. The total is twelve, which counts as Big. A single-number bet on four would win, a bet on a total of twelve would win, and a bet on any triple would lose, because no two dice match.
The most common bets
The layout is crowded, but the bets fall into a few families:
- Big and Small: Big covers totals of 11 to 17, Small covers 4 to 10, usually paying even money.
- Single number: pays according to how many dice show your number, from one to three.
- Totals: bet on an exact sum such as 8 or 13, with payouts that grow for the rarer totals.
- Doubles and triples: a specific double, a specific triple, or any triple.
- Combinations: two chosen numbers appearing together on any two dice.
Why triples change Big and Small
There is a key detail in Big and Small: if all three dice show the same number, both bets usually lose, even when the total would otherwise qualify. Triples are rare, but that rule is a large part of why the bet carries a house edge instead of being an even coin flip.
Totals follow a pattern too. Middle totals such as 10 and 11 can be made in many ways with three dice, while 4 and 17 can be made in very few, so their payouts are higher. The payouts reflect how many combinations are available, but the casino sets them slightly below fair, so the long-run edge remains.
General maths and bet choice
Sic Bo has a wide spread of house edges depending on the bet. Big and Small sit at the low end of the table, while specific triples and some exact totals sit much higher. This is the same pattern as other layouts with big-payout long shots. The tempting numbers are usually the most expensive ones.
If your goal is a longer, calmer session, concentrate on the simple bets and use the long shots occasionally, if at all. Check the payout chart printed on the layout or the info panel, because payouts for totals and triples can differ from one table to another.
Finding a table and staying in control
Rounds are quick and the multitude of bets makes it easy to spread chips across the layout without realizing how much is at risk. Add up your total stake each round, not just each chip. Our guide to crash games and fast-round games explains how speed affects spending, and the live casino lobby shows what is available. We have not confirmed whether BEE999 offers Sic Bo.
Step by step
How to try Sic Bo in 3 steps
- 1Find the table
Look in the live casino section after signing in; Sic Bo may be listed with dice or table games.
- 2Read the payout chart
Compare Big and Small, totals and triples, and note the stake limit for each bet type.
- 3Bet simply
Start with one or two simple bets per round and add up your total stake before the dice are shaken.
Related guides
Game studios we spotted
- JILI
- PG Soft
- JDB
- Spribe
- Microgaming
- Fa Chai
Listed in the BEE999 lobby when we looked on 5 November 2026. Studios can be added or removed at any time.
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Questions Players Ask
What do Big and Small mean in Sic Bo?
Small wins when the three dice total 4 to 10, and Big wins when the total is 11 to 17. If all three dice match, both bets usually lose, which is part of the casino's edge on those bets.
Which Sic Bo bet costs the least?
Every bet loses over time, but Big and Small usually have the lowest house edge, so they cost the least over time. Specific triples and some exact totals cost far more in the long run.
Can I predict the dice?
No. Each shake is independent, and previous results do not affect the next one. Recent-result boards are just a record, not a forecast.
Is Sic Bo available at BEE999?
We have not confirmed that. Check the live casino lobby after signing in, and read the table's payout chart and limits if it is listed.