(Sudbury – April 3, 2018)
Dear Colleagues,
We have regretfully accepted the resignation of Jim Ketchen as President, effective April 16, 2018. His record of service, which began in 2005, includes three terms as the president. We will miss the insights and expertise that Jim brought to his work on the Executive, the Board, and the many committees that he served on, as well as representing us at OCUFA and CAUT. (We will also miss his robust good sense of humour!) We are indeed grateful for his commitment and leadership over the years, especially during the strike of 2017. Jim will continue to serve on the Board as the Past President.
At the same time, we are delighted to welcome our newly elected President, Fabrice Colin, who will commence his term on April 16. Known for his passion and dedication, Fabrice has already distinguished himself in many capacities at LUFA, including on the Board and on the bargaining team for three collective agreements. We look forward to working with him as we strive to improve the working lives of LUFA members.
In solidarity,
The LUFA Executive
Played with three dice and a crowded betting layout, sic bo offers more distinct wagers than almost any other table game. Each round is a single shake, and every bet on the felt resolves against that one result. The variety of options is the appeal and also the main source of confusion.
Reading The Sic Bo Betting Grid
The layout splits into simple totals, specific triples, number combinations and single number bets, each with its own payout and its own edge. Players learning the grid often Katana Spin to see the house percentages listed against each wager. The small and big bets, covering totals of four to ten and eleven to seventeen, carry roughly a 2.8 percent edge, the lowest on the table.
| Bet Group | What To Know |
|---|---|
| Big and small | Lowest edge on the layout |
| Totals | Edge varies widely by number |
| Triples | Huge payouts, worst percentages |
- Learn the simple totals before exploring the combination bets
- Check the edge printed against each wager type
The crowded layout invites scattering small bets across many outcomes, which quietly raises the overall edge paid per round. Concentrating on the simple wagers keeps the mathematics as favourable as they get here. Treat the dice as entertainment, agree a budget in advance, and leave the exotic corners of the grid alone unless the cost is understood.