Sic Bo (Dai Siu / Tai Sai) Rules and How to Bet: What to Know Before Your First Game at a Korean Casino
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A beginner-friendly overview of Sic Bo (Dai Siu / Tai Sai) at Korean casinos: how the three-dice game works, bet types from Big/Small and Even/Odd to triples, payouts and how a game works, based on the game guide on Paradise Casino's official website.
Sic Bo (Dai Siu / Tai Sai) is a table game where you bet on how three dice will land. Paradise Casino's official guide describes it as a game that is especially popular in Asia.
This article sums up the rules and how to bet, based on the game guide on Paradise Casino's official website (checked on September 29, 2026). Payouts may differ by casino and table, so follow the sign at the table where you play and the staff's instructions. This article explains the rules only. It is not a way to win.
Sic Bo basics
The dealer rolls three dice in a special machine (a dice shaker). If the result matches the number or combination you bet on, you win. You join simply by placing chips on the betting spots printed on the table.
According to the official guide, unlike roulette, Sic Bo uses regular money chips, so when many people are playing you may lose track of where your own chips are. Remember where you placed chips and how much.
Types of bets and payouts
The multipliers in the tables below convert the payout ratios in the official guide (for example, 1:8) into how many times your bet is paid.
Bets that are easy to understand for first-timers
| Bet | Wins when | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Big / Small | "Big" if the three dice total 11–17, "Small" if they total 4–10 | Same amount as your bet |
| Even / Odd | Whether the three dice total an even or odd number | Same amount as your bet |
| Single dice | Your number appears on any of the three dice | Same amount as your bet if it appears on one die, 2x on two dice, 3x on all three |
If all three dice show the same number (a "triple"), bets such as Big/Small and Even/Odd are collected. According to the official guide, when a triple comes up, all bets except Any Triple and Single Dice are collected.
Bets on specific results
| Bet | Wins when | Payout |
|---|---|---|
| Domino | Two of the three dice show the two different numbers you bet on | 5x |
| Pair | Two of the three dice show the number you bet on | 8x |
| Any Triple | All three dice show the same number, whichever number from 1 to 6 | 24x |
| Triple | All three dice show the number you bet on | 150x |
| Total | You guess the total of the three dice | Varies by total (see the next table) |
| Total of the three dice | Payout |
|---|---|
| 4 or 17 | 50x |
| 5 or 16 | 30x |
| 6 or 15 | 18x |
| 7 or 14 | 12x |
| 8 or 13 | 8x |
| 9–12 | 6x |
How a game works
- Place your chips when the dealer invites bets. After "No More Bets," you can no longer bet
- The dealer rolls the dice in the machine, announces the result and shows it on the table's electronic display
- Losing chips are collected first, and then winning chips are paid. Do not place chips for the next bet until all payouts are finished
- If the result cannot be read, for example because the dice are stacked on each other, the round may be declared void (no game)
Where you can play in Korea
Of the 8 major casinos covered on this site, Sic Bo has been confirmed at 7: Paradise City, INSPIRE Casino, Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX, Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City, Paradise Casino Busan, Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel and Dream Tower Casino. (The official websites of Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City and Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel call it "Tai Sai.") For how the games differ by casino, see our comparison of Korea's casinos.
Each casino page covers how to get there, entry requirements and the hotel at the same resort: Paradise City (Incheon) / INSPIRE Casino (Incheon) / Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX (Seoul) / Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City (Seoul) / Paradise Casino Busan (Busan) / Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel (Busan) / Dream Tower Casino (Jeju).
Things to check before you play
For how to buy chips and exchange money, see Korean casino chips and currency exchange. For another game you can join simply by placing chips, see Roulette rules and how to bet.
Decide how much you will spend at the casino before your trip, and enjoy the game within that amount. The 8 casinos covered on this site are for foreign visitors only (Korean nationals are not admitted) and are open to visitors aged 19 and over.
For how much each bet, such as Big/Small or a number bet, loses on average over time (the house edge), see our house edge quick reference.
Summary
Sic Bo is a game where you place chips on how you think three dice will land. Wide bets such as Big/Small and Even/Odd pay less, and the more specific the result you bet on, the bigger the payout. Payouts may differ by table, so check the table sign and staff instructions before you sit down.
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Related casinos
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Paradise City
A casino inside Paradise City, an integrated resort close to Incheon International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
Paradise Casino Busan
A casino in the Haeundae area of Busan. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older. Casual clothing is fine.
INSPIRE Casino
A casino inside INSPIRE, an integrated resort about 15 minutes by car from Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX
A casino in a building next to COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is for foreign visitors only. Anyone under 19 cannot enter, and you must show your passport at the entrance. Japanese-speaking staff are always on duty at the CS Center.
Dream Tower Casino
A casino inside Jeju Dream Tower, a complex about 8 minutes by car from Jeju International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
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