On this page
Games · 01
Baccarat basics
You bet on Player, Banker or Tie. Both hands start with two cards, tens and picture cards count as zero, and only the last digit of the total counts, so 7 and 8 make 5. Fixed drawing rules decide whether a third card is dealt.
Banker wins slightly more often, so standard tables take a 5% commission on Banker wins. No-commission tables instead reduce the payout on certain Banker wins, such as a win on a total of six.
Games · 02
Roulette basics
A ball lands in one numbered pocket on a spinning wheel. European wheels have 37 pockets with one zero, while American wheels add a double zero, which raises the house edge.
Inside bets on single numbers or small groups pay more but hit less often. Outside bets such as red or black, odd or even, and dozens pay less and lose when the ball lands on zero.
Games · 03
Blackjack basics
The aim is to beat the dealer's hand without going over 21. Picture cards count as 10 and an ace counts as 1 or 11.
- Hit to take another card, or stand to keep your total.
- Double down to double your stake for exactly one more card.
- Split a pair into two separate hands with a second stake.
- A two-card 21 is blackjack, usually paying 3 to 2.
- Insurance is a side bet on the dealer having blackjack and is generally poor value.
Games · 04
Sic bo basics
Three dice are shaken and you bet on the result. Big covers totals 11 to 17 and Small covers 4 to 10, both losing if all three dice show the same number.
Specific bets, such as a particular triple or exact total, pay much more but are far less likely. The payout table on each Siti88 table shows the exact odds for every option.
Games · 05
Comparing the main bets
House edge figures below are typical for standard rules and can vary by table, so always check the table's own paytable.
| Bet | Typical payout | Approximate house edge |
|---|---|---|
| Baccarat Banker (5% commission) | 0.95 to 1 | About 1.06% |
| Baccarat Player | 1 to 1 | About 1.24% |
| Baccarat Tie (8 to 1) | 8 to 1 | About 14.4% |
| European roulette, any bet | Varies | About 2.7% |
| Sic bo Big or Small | 1 to 1 | About 2.8% |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there a winning system for baccarat or roulette?
No betting pattern changes the house edge on each bet. Progressions such as doubling after a loss only change the size of your swings and can quickly hit table limits.
Why does the Tie bet pay so much in baccarat?
Ties are uncommon, roughly one hand in ten, so the payout looks generous. At 8 to 1 the bet still carries a much higher house edge than Banker or Player.
Does the dealer's skill affect live results?
Dealers follow fixed procedures, and in card games the drawing rules are automatic. The outcome depends on the cards, wheel or dice, not on the dealer.
Next step
Choose a game, open its rules panel and set your limit before you play.
Visit Live Casino