Sic Bo Online Singapore 2026

What is Sic Bo?

Sic Bo (骰寶) means "precious dice" in Chinese and is one of the most popular casino games in Asia and Singapore. Three dice are shaken in a cup, and players bet on the outcome. With dozens of possible bets ranging from simple (Big/Small) to complex (specific triples), Sic Bo offers something for every level of player.

Best Sic Bo Bets for Singapore Players

Best advice: Stick to Big or Small bets — they have the lowest house edge (2.78%) and almost 50/50 odds (triples excluded).

How a Round of Live Sic Bo Works

Each round at a Maxim88 live Sic Bo table follows the same rhythm. The betting window opens and you place chips on any combination of the betting layout — most players anchor with Big or Small and sprinkle a few number bets on top. The dealer then activates the automatic shaker, three dice tumble under the glass dome, and the result is scanned and displayed instantly with every winning zone highlighted on your screen. Rounds resolve in well under a minute, which is a big part of why Sic Bo remains a favourite among Singapore players who grew up with the game at family gatherings and Genting trips.

Because the shaker is mechanical and the dice are physical, there is no random number generator involved in the outcome — what you see under the dome is the result you get. Evolution's studios film the shake from multiple angles and the result is verified by sensor before payouts are processed.

Understanding Totals and Combination Bets

Beyond Big and Small, the layout offers more nuanced positions worth understanding before you use them. A Total bet predicts the exact sum of all three dice: totals of 10 and 11 are the most common outcomes and pay 6:1, while extreme totals like 4 or 17 pay up to 60:1 because only one dice combination produces each. Combination bets cover two specific numbers appearing together (for example a 3 and a 5) and pay 6:1 with a house edge around 2.8% — statistically the closest thing to Big/Small value elsewhere on the layout. Single number bets pay 1:1, 2:1 or 3:1 depending on how many dice show your number. The rule of thumb from the table above holds everywhere: the flashier the payout, the steeper the house edge.

A Sensible Sic Bo Session Plan

• Set a session budget before you join the table and stop when it is gone
• Keep 80–90% of your stakes on Big/Small; treat high-payout bets as small side punts
• Ignore streak patterns — each shake is independent, and "due" numbers are a myth
• Avoid doubling stakes after losses; flat betting keeps sessions predictable
• Use the welcome bonus to extend playtime, and check how table games weight toward its rollover

If the game stops feeling like entertainment, take a break — our responsible gambling page lists deposit limits, self-exclusion tools and the NCPG helpline.

Sic Bo at Maxim88: Tables and Limits

Maxim88 carries Evolution's flagship live Sic Bo alongside Asian-studio alternatives from the likes of Sexy Gaming and WM Casino, so a seat is available around the clock. Minimum bets start from around S$1 on standard tables, with table maximums high enough for serious players. Evolution's Super Sic Bo variant adds random multipliers of up to 1,000x to selected spots each round — the multipliers apply to the riskier bets, so the Big/Small-first approach still applies. The full Sic Bo lobby works identically on desktop and in the Maxim88 mobile app, and deposits from Singapore-friendly methods are covered in our payments guide.

Sic Bo FAQ

Is Sic Bo beatable with strategy? No betting system changes the house edge — Sic Bo is a game of chance. Strategy in Sic Bo means choosing low-edge bets and managing your bankroll, not predicting dice.

What is the difference between Sic Bo and Super Sic Bo? The base game is identical; Super Sic Bo adds random multipliers to some betting spots each round, funded by slightly reduced base payouts elsewhere.

Can I play for very small stakes? Yes — standard tables accept bets from about S$1, making Sic Bo one of the cheapest live games to learn at Maxim88.