Casino dice games UK
Two dice games: one American, one Chinese. Both have cheap bets and ruinous ones.
By Ryan Jessop. Last checked .
Key takeaways
- Craps pass line: 1.41%.
- Sic Bo small or big: 2.78%.
- Both tables are full of bets over 10%.
- Keep to the plain bets.
AnswerCraps is the cheaper casino dice game: 1.41% on the pass line against 2.78% on Sic Bo's small or big.
The list
Compared
| Line | Craps | Sic Bo |
|---|---|---|
| Dice | Two | Three |
| Best bet | Pass or don't pass, with odds | Small or big |
| Edge on best bet | 1.41% | 2.78% |
| Worst common bet | Any seven, 16.67% | Specific triple, about 16% |
| Learning curve | Some | Almost none |
Live versions
Both exist as live games, Sic Bo often with added multipliers. We have confirmed neither in software form at our five casinos; check the lobby.
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Craps in a paragraph
A dice game with many bets and one simple core: the shooter tries to repeat a number before rolling a seven. One bet, the pass line, is enough to play the whole game.
Sic Bo in a paragraph
Three dice are shaken and you bet on the outcome, from simple big or small to exact triples. Small and big are the bets to make; triples lose both.
Bets compared
| Game | Bet | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Craps | Odds behind the line | 0% |
| Craps | Don't pass | 1.36% |
| Craps | Pass line | 1.41% |
| Sic Bo | Small or big | 2.78% |
| Craps | Field | About 5.6% |
| Sic Bo | Single number | 7.87% |
| Sic Bo | Any triple | About 14% |
| Craps | Any seven | 16.67% |
Pace
A craps round can take several rolls to settle, so a pass line bet is resolved perhaps thirty to forty times an hour. Sic Bo settles every roll, at about fifty an hour.
House edges and RTPs are standard published figures for common rules, and are long-run averages. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
Which dice game has the best odds?
Craps.
Is Sic Bo easy?
Yes; small or big is a single choice.
What should I avoid?
Proposition bets and triples.
Can I play them online?
Yes, though check each casino.