Dragon Tiger
One card each for Dragon and Tiger. The higher card wins.
How to play
- One card is dealt to Dragon and one to Tiger. You bet on the higher card, or on a tie.
- Aces are low and kings are high. Suits do not matter.
- Dragon and Tiger pay 1 to 1. On a tie you lose half of a Dragon or Tiger bet.
- The Tie bet pays 11 to 1.
Odds
With eight decks, Dragon and Tiger each have a house edge of 3.73%.
The Tie bet at 11 to 1 has a house edge of 10.36%. At 8 to 1 it rises to 32.77%.
| Bet | Pays | House edge |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon / Tiger | 1 to 1 | 3.73% |
| Tie | 11 to 1 | 10.36% |
The house edge is the share of every bet that the casino keeps over time. With a 2% edge you lose 2 of every 100 you bet on average over a long run. Any single session can still go either way.
Best play
- Bet Dragon or Tiger. Both have the same house edge.
- A tie comes about once in thirteen rounds, but the Tie bet costs almost three times as much as Dragon or Tiger.
- Rounds take seconds, so the house edge adds up quickly. Set a pace and a budget.
Practice
Play money only. Nothing on this page is real money.