Sic Bo
Sic Bo is a dice game that originated in ancient Chinese gambling and is based on the wagering of the results of three dice. Pragmatic Play's version introduces the complete set of classic Sic Bo bets to okgames.ph.
All three dice are thrown at once and all the bets on the table are settled according to this one throw.
What Is Sic Bo?
Sic bo is a game using three dice, which are rolled simultaneously (usually in a small cage or shaker, and simulated visually or mechanically in online games), and the player wagers on the combination of the dice before they are rolled.
There are typically a few types of bets:
- Total bets: the sum of all three dice (4-17).
- Big and Small: If the total is in the 11-17 range or in the 4-10 range (excluding triples).
- Combination bets: two numbers in particular are seen among the three dice.
- Single Number Bets: a selected number on one, two or all three dice.
- Triple bets: when all three dice have the same number.
The dice-based table games have been around for a long time in the Asian casino market and are popular for allowing a variety of bet types and a quick and easily determined result.
Evolution's Bac Bo also settles bets after just one dice roll, but it is based on the Player/Banker/Tie structure of baccarat, not the bet spread of Sic Bo; both are available live on okgames.ph, check the live-casino guide for live-dealer table games in general. Related Pragmatic Play and TPG tables include Dragon Tiger, Baccarat 1, Andar Bahar.
How Do You Play Sic Bo?
The sequence of play for a round of Sic Bo is the same for all bets:
- Make one or more wagers on the table map — Big/Small, a total, a combination, a number or a triple.
- All three dice are thrown at the same time.
- The three dice numbers are shown and added up.
- All bets are evaluated and dealt with individually based on that single roll.
- The odds on winning bets are paid at the odds of the bet — Big and Small bets pay close to even money, triples and exact combinations pay a lot more.
For instance, a bet on a Big bet is a bet on a wide range of the possible combinations and pays close to even money, while a particular triple bet is a bet on only one of the possible combinations and pays out at a much longer odds.
Where Can You Play Sic Bo
Sic Bo is part of Pragmatic Play's game library on okgames.ph, which includes the studio's slot games like Sweet Bonanza 1000 and Gates of Olympus 1000.
Log in to your account (or register and verify your account if you are new), deposit money using one of the supported payment methods in the Philippines, and open the table from the Pragmatic Play hub or okcards.
If you want to see how Sic Bo's dice play is compared to another game, check out Super Sic Bo on Evolution's live tables, which features the same basic bet types, but in a different format.
The payment options available on okgames.ph are typically the same e-wallets and bank transfers that are found on other online platforms in the Philippines; it's best to get your preferred payment method verified on your account before you're ready to play for real money so you don't have to wait for it to be approved.
What Are Pragmatic Play's Sic Bo Table Features?
The layout of the betting section shows all the different types of Sic Bo bets on one table map, allowing players to make several combinations of bets on a single roll.
The three dice values and which bets were the winners are displayed clearly, and the table is identical for desktop and mobile browsers.
A history of the most recent roll results is usually maintained in a running history panel, so that the results of a session can be easily referenced without having to manually track each roll.
Additional how-to-play walkthroughs are gathered in the guide hub, a complete list of all the site's game providers is on the providers page, and current sign-up and deposit offers are on the promotions page.
What Are the Best Tips for Playing Sic Bo?
Sic Bo has more bet types than most table games, and it's important to select which ones to combine:
- Opt for Big and Small bets as they offer near-even money and a relatively low house edge.
- Single number, combination and triple bets should be used as a higher variance add-on and not as a core strategy.
- Don't put all your money on big payoff, low-probability bets, spread a stake over a few bets.
- Before you make a bet, check out the complete payout table in the lobby, as Sic Bo offers more bet variations than most table games.
- Establish a session budget first, as all bets are settled at once with one roll.
- It is better to see the results from a few rolls than to just one, to see the odds of the payout table in perspective.
- When reviewing the results of a session, look at the overall results and not just the outcome of any one roll, to keep bet-sizing decisions in the big picture.
What Mistakes Should You Avoid When Playing Sic Bo?
The most popular error in Sic Bo is making lots of large bets with high payouts and a significantly higher house edge:
- Placing a significant amount of money on a combination of three or exact combination as a major part of their strategy, not just an occasional bonus.
- After losing, increasing the amount of money bet, despite the fact that each roll is completely independent of the previous one.
- Taking multiple stakes on a variety of bets simultaneously, which can simply add up several house-edge costs.
- Not checking the payout table before playing, meaning that the odds on each type of bet aren't known before playing.
- Making the same type of bets each round without taking the time to check if that mix still fits into your session budget.
- Assuming that the table is unfair based on a few losses, instead of understanding that losing a few times in a row is a natural occurrence even with fair odds.
Is Sic Bo Legit and Safe to Play on OKGames?
Pragmatic Play's tables are operated on certified, independently audited systems, in the regulated markets where Pragmatic Play operates.
OKgames also offers responsible gaming features for those who prefer to stick to a gaming budget.
Before players deposit, they can verify the Philippine facing operator's license status with PAGCOR.
It only takes a few minutes to check a platform's licensing information and the responsible-gaming tools they offer, so it is not just a thing you should do before you make your first deposit on okgames.ph, but on any platform you choose to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the easiest bet to understand in Sic Bo?
The easiest are Big and Small bets — whether the three dice will be in the 11-17 range or the 4-10 range (excluding triples).
How many dice are used in Sic Bo?
Three dice, thrown simultaneously and at the same time as all the bets.
What's a triple bet in Sic Bo?
A wager on all three dice landing on the same number (or any matching triple, depending on the wager variant) that pays out at a much higher rate, but has a much lower probability.
Is Sic Bo similar to Bac Bo?
They are different games, but Bac Bo (Evolution) uses a dice resolution method that is somewhat similar to the same family of dice games as Sic Bo.
Is there a demo mode for Sic Bo?
Before playing with real money, make sure to look for a free-play option in the game lobby on okgames.ph.
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