Sic Bo Odds, House Edge & Expected Loss Calculator
Compare Sic Bo bets by payout, probability, house edge, volatility, and theoretical cost. The numbers use standard three-dice layout assumptions and are designed for education.
Specific double 4 wins
Small
Wins on totals 4 through 10, except any triple loses.
Educational Read
Without the triple exception this would be a fair even-money range bet. The three losing triples create the 2.78% house edge.
Use this as a quick bridge between probability and long-run cost.
Comparison Mode
Add multiple bets and compare edge, volatility, payout, and expected loss side by side.
Small
Low$0.28 expected loss on a $10 wager.
Single Number
Medium$0.79 expected loss on a $10 wager.
Specific Double
High$1.85 expected loss on a $10 wager.
Specific Triple
Very High$1.62 expected loss on a $10 wager.
Expected Loss Benchmarks
Low volatility under the standard payout table.
Low volatility under the standard payout table.
Low volatility under the standard payout table.
Best-to-Worst Edge Ranking
Probability Highlights
Small (4-10, no triple)
48.61%105 winning combinations out of 216.
The triple exception is what creates the house edge on an otherwise even-looking bet.
Big (11-17, no triple)
48.61%105 winning combinations out of 216.
Same math as Small on the opposite side of the total range.
Any Triple
2.78%6 winning combinations out of 216.
All three dice must match: 111 through 666.
Specific Triple
0.46%1 winning combinations out of 216.
Only one exact outcome wins, such as 444.
Why payout distortion matters more than table position.
The formula behind every expected loss result.
See how two-dice and three-dice layouts differ.
Responsible Gaming
This content is for educational purposes only. Gambling involves real financial risk and can be addictive. The house always has a mathematical advantage—there is no guaranteed winning strategy.