Grand Hazard

Grand Hazard differs from Sic Bo in the betting scheme involved.

In This Game Overview

Sic Bo and Grand Hazard
How to Play Grand Hazard
Grand Hazard Bets
Grand Hazard Payouts

Grand Hazard is a variant of Sic-bo, It is played with three dice and differs from Sic Bo in some of the bets that can be placed and the board layout.

It is played in US and European land based casinos and is popular due to its simplicity and ease of play. It is said to have been a traditional cowboy pursuit, having its origins in Wild West saloons.

Gambling dice games such as Sic Bo and Grand Hazard have made a successful transition online, where they can be played for free or for cash prizes.

Differences Sic Bo and Grand Hazard

Grand Hazard differs from Sic Bo in the following ways:

In Grand Hazard you can place bets on odds or even numbers.
You can also place bets not only on triples but, more specifically, on high or low triples (called raffles).
The Bank retains the stake bet so the payouts listed are actually slightly lower than they seem.
The House also claws back an advantage by not paying out on high, low, odd and even bets if three of a kind (triples) are thrown.

How to Play Grand Hazard

Any one can play Grand Hazard, not only is it simple to learn but the bets are also placed on the board, so there is no need to remember the odds. The game is also one of chance so there is little in the way of strategy for new players to worry about.

Players consider the range of bets and payouts listed on the Grand Hazard Board.
For land based Grand Hazard, they place their chips in the relevant position, for online Grand Hazard they indicate their bets by clicking on the relevant part of the Grand Hazard Board.
Once the dice have been thrown the successful bets listed on the board light up and payouts are made.

Grand Hazard Bets and Grand Hazard Payouts

Payouts are similar to those of Sic Bo.