Which casino games does this guide cover?
This guide covers the four table games with a full page on Inside Casino Malaysia: baccarat, blackjack, roulette and sic bo (called tai sai in Malaysia). Each guide explains the rules step by step, what every bet pays, the house edge, and what is publicly known about the game at Resorts World Genting.
- How to play baccarat: bet on the Player hand, the Banker hand or a tie.
- How to play blackjack: beat the dealer’s hand without going over 21.
- How to play roulette: bet on where the ball lands on a numbered wheel.
- How to play sic bo (tai sai): bet on the result of three dice.
How do the four casino games compare?
The four casino games differ most in how much you decide and how much each bet costs you on average. The table gives the lowest house edge for each game, taken from the game-maths figures on each guide.
| Game | Decisions after you bet | Lowest-edge bet | House edge on that bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjack | Yes, on every hand | Basic strategy | 0.43% (Atlantic City rules)1 |
| Baccarat | None | Banker | 1.06%2 |
| Roulette | None | Any bet, single-zero wheel | 2.70%3 |
| Sic bo | None | Big or Small | 2.78%4 |
Over many rounds, the house edge is what the casino keeps on average from every RM100 you bet, as a percentage. A lower edge means you lose money more slowly. It never means you are expected to win.
What does each game cost on its worst bets?
Every game also has bets that cost far more than its best one, and they usually pay the most. The baccarat Tie bet pays 8 to 1 but carries a 14.36% house edge2. On a double-zero roulette wheel every bet carries 5.26%, and the five-number bet 7.89%3. In sic bo, a bet on a specific triple pays 150 to 1 in Macau with a 30.09% edge4. In blackjack, a table that pays 6 to 5 on a blackjack costs you an extra 1.39% of each bet1 compared with the usual 3 to 2.
What is known about these games at Genting?
Little about these games at Genting is public. The resort’s website gives no detail on baccarat rules or commission5, its blackjack rules5, whether its roulette wheels are single-zero or double-zero5 or its sic bo pay table5. Read the rules printed on the table felt before you sit down.
Minimum bets are also unpublished. In December 2023 iGB reported SkyCasino tables starting at RM10 for sic bo6 and RM50 for roulette6, with squeeze baccarat on the main floor from RM3006. Newer reports are on the Genting minimum bets page, and the house rules are on the Genting casino rules page.
Who can play these games in Malaysia?
In Malaysia, these games are played legally only at the Genting casino, which admits people aged 21 and over7. Malaysian citizens must also be non-Muslim7. Entry rules are on the age and entry page.
Whichever game you choose, set a spending limit before you play and treat it as the cost of the evening. If gambling stops being fun, our responsible gambling page lists Malaysian help lines.