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Sic bo (骰寶), also known as '''tai sai''' (大細), '''dai siu''' (大小), '''big and small''' or '''hi-lo''', is an unequal Game Of Chance played with three Dice , and of ancient Chinese origin. '''Grand hazard''' and ''' Chuck-a-luck ''' are variants, and of English origin. The literal meanings of sic bo, tai sai and dai siu are ''dice pair'' or ''dice bowl'', ''lucky dice'' and ''big small'' respectively. Sic bo is a Casino Game , popular in Asia and widely played (as dai siu) in casinos in Macau . It is played in the Philippines as hi-lo. It was introduced into the USA by Chinese immigrants in the early 20th century, and can now be found in most American Casinos . Since 13 May 2002, it can be played legally in licensed casinos in the United Kingdom , under The Gaming Clubs (Bankers' Games) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 ( Statutory Instrument 2002/1130). RULES Sic bo is played with three standard Dice that are shaken in a basket or plastic cup. Traditionally, in Asia, the dice were shaken on a small plate covered with a bowl, which was then lifted to reveal the roll. In modern casinos the dice are shaken mechanically, and the outcome is keyed into a computer which automatically lights up the winning zones on the table. A player can make any number of bets on the sic bo table. Outcomes are based on the combinations that come up on the three dice. Payoff combinations are listed on a Roulette -style table top that is often lit from underneath in winning areas of the layout to indicate winning combinations. The wagers available and their associated odds can differ from place to place. The wagers that are permitted in licensed casinos in the United Kingdom and New Zealand , and their associated odds are set out in the table below. The most common wagers are "Big" and "Small". VARIANTS Grand Hazard is a Gambling game of English origin, also played with three Dice . (It is distinct from Hazard , another gambling game of Old English origin, played with two Dice .) The dice are rolled down a chute containing a series of inclined planes that tumble the dice as they fall. Chuck-a-luck , also known as '''birdcage''', is a variant in the United States , which has its origins in grand hazard. The three Dice are kept in a device that resembles a wire-frame bird cage and that pivots about its centre. The dealer rotates the cage end over end, with the dice landing on the bottom. Chuck-a-luck usually features only the single-number wagers, sometimes with an additional wager for any "triple" (all three dice showing the same number) with odds of 30 to 1 (or thereabouts). Chuck-a-luck was once common in Nevada casinos but is now rare, frequently having been replaced by sic bo tables. REFERENCES Regulation in the United Kingdom
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