An Introduction To Sic BO

Sic Bo is the perfect casino game for those players who want a simple and straightforward game. Sic Bo has a variety of different bets that can be placed, which are written up on the gambling table, much the same as roulette. Because of the many bets that can be placed, the Sic Bo table looks daunting and confusing at first, and can put many players off playing- but, the look of complexity is just an illusion, the game is easy to play and the vast number of different possible bets only adds to the excitement.

Sic Bo is becoming increasingly popular, and can be found in many online and land casinos throughout the world, although it still remains most popular in Asiatic countries.

HISTORY:

Given its popularity in Asia, it is unsurprising that this is where the game originated, though its precise place of origin in unknown, Sic Bo’s great inventor goes down in history along with the likes of the inventor of the wheel, the discoverer of fire and the inventor of snap…

A similar game to Sic Bo was played by the ancient Chinese, although it was a much simpler version of the game. People have unearthed evidence throughout Asia of games similar to Sic Bo being played by ancient people, including even a variation found in the Philippines.

Sic Bo landed on European shores sometime during the 19^th century, which was probably the result of colonisation which saw the cultures of the East and West importing ideas, one from the other.

After arriving in Europe, it did not take Sic Bo long to get its foot in the door of the many casino establishments that existed. They welcomed it with open palms, making its transition into the online gambling market during the late 1990’s pass smoothly- which one cannot argue has been as easy for snap.

Today, although it may not be as popular as other gambling games, Sic Bo still does a roaring trade when it comes to online casinos, with the advent of the Live Dealer Sic Bo, its popularity is on the up.

HOW TO PLAY SIC BO:

As stated earlier, although at first glance the game looks complex and convoluted, it is actually one of the easiest and exciting casino games.

-The equipment used to play consists of three dice, a table and shooters.

-The players sit around the special Sic Bo table and place bets whereby predictions are made of the outcome of the subsequent throw of the three dice.

-As with many casino games, once the bets have been placed, the players must make sure that their hands and not touching the table.

-The croupier will use a special mechanical dice thrower with which to roll the dice.

-Once the dice have been thrown and landed, then the results are announced.

-The payouts vary depending on the winning combinations and the amount that the player has wagered.

BETS IN SIC BO:

As reflected in the complexity of the table, there are many bets that can be made during a round of Sic Bo. The following list gives details of the most common bets:

-Three of a Kind; this is where the player bets that three of the numbers on the dice will match, the number must be specified by the bet. E.g. the player bets on the Three of a Kind spot for the number 2, so 2 must come up on all three dice to win.

-Two of a Kind; this is where the player bets that two of the numbers on the dice will match, the number must be specified by the bet. E.g. the player bets on the Two of a Kind spot for the number 2, so 2 must come up on both dice to win.

-Bets on a Duo; the player bets that two specific numbers appear on two of the three dice, the numbers chosen must ne different. E.g. the player bets that a 4 and 5 will appear on the dice.

-Bets on a Sum- the player wagers that the numeric value of the three dice when combined will amount to a specific value. E.g. the player may bet that the dice will amount to 16, and the dice land on 6, 6 and 4, added together that comes to 16, so the player wins.

-Bets on a big; the player is betting that the value of the three dice, when added up will produce a ‘big’ number, that is a number value between 11 and 17. E.g. the player bets on a ‘big’ and the three dice land on 5, 4 and 5, added together this amounts to 14, so the player wins the bet.

-Bets on a Small- this is a bet that predicts that the total value of the dice when added together will produce a ‘small’ number, between 4 and 10. E.g. the player bets on the ‘small’ and the three dice land on 2, 3 and 4, the total value of this combination is 9, and so the player wins the bet.

-Bets on any Three of a Kind; the player bets that the three dice will land on three identical numbers, but the player does not have to specify which numbers these are. E.g. the dice are rolled and they land on 2, 2 and 2, the player wins the bet.

PAYOUTS:

The value of the payouts is dependent on the bet that has been won, the payouts are based on the odds of winning. For example, because there is a one in two chance of winning on a ‘big’ or ‘small’, one of them will win, the payout is 1:1. A Duo bet is less likely to come in, so the payout is 5:1. At the furthest extreme, the largest payout is of 1:150 for a specific Three of a Kind.

SIC BO TIPS:       

-Sic Bo is a pure game of chance, and as such there are no available strategies to increase the odds of winning a particular bet. There are such devices as loaded dice, which will produce a higher occurrence of a particular number when rolled over time, but these are banned from casinos, and they will not allow players to use their own dice- casinos caught using loaded dice would soon be out of business. So, aside from cheating there are no guaranteed ways of winning.

-We advise that you learn how to play the safest available bets, those with the best odds, these are such bets as the ‘big’ and ‘small’, where, although you get a lower payout, the casino has a lower house edge.

-Sic Bo odds tables will vary from casino to casino, ask for a copy and do not assume that all casinos use the same odds, certain bets will be better at one casino than another. Take the time to check out their payout tables prior to any gambling.

-Plan your bankroll before you arrive at the casino, bankroll management is the key to spending an enjoyable time at the casino, without coming away too deflated if you lose. Plan how long you want to play for and set out a limit for each bet that you make.

TOURNAMENTS FOR SIC BO ENTHUSIASTS:

Nowadays, many land and online casinos are offering their players an exciting variation on the traditional game- the Sic Bo tournament. Each participant will buy-in and receive a certain amount of credits at the start of the tournament, the aim is to increase these credits to a specific amount during a specified time limit. The player who manages to win the most credits at the end of the tournament wins the prize money, there may be some runner up prizes too. Different casinos will run their tournaments slightly differently, so make sure you know the rules before you begin.

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