Part I: Games & Gaming · Dice Games — Craps & Sic Bo

Three-Dice Total (Total Bet)

Sic Bo

A wager on the specific sum of the three dice, with betting options available for every possible total from 4 to 17. The payouts and house edges vary significantly by total: totals of 4 and 17 pay 50:1 (house edge 15.28%), totals of 5 and 16 pay 18:1, totals of 6 and 15 pay 14:1, totals of 7 and 14 pay 12:1, totals of 8 and 13 pay 8:1, and totals of 9, 10, 11, and 12 pay 6:1 in Macau (7:1 in Australia). Total bets lose on triples. The wide range of payouts for total bets allows players to choose their preferred risk-reward profile.

In practice

The payout for totals of 9, 10, 11, and 12 varies significantly by jurisdiction. Macau standard is 6:1; Australia typically offers 7:1. This difference affects the house edge substantially.

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