Dragon Tiger Online for Real Money
Two cards, one for Dragon and one for Tiger. The higher card wins. Dragon Tiger is the fastest card game in a live casino: a round takes about 25 seconds. Here are the rules and the real numbers behind every bet.
What is Dragon Tiger?
Dragon Tiger is a two-card game from Cambodia that spread across Asia and became one of the most played live casino games in India, Pakistan and the Philippines. It works like a stripped-down baccarat: there is no third card and no drawing rule, just one card per side.
The dealer uses a shoe of eight standard decks. Cards rank from Ace (lowest, worth 1) to King (highest, worth 13). Suits do not matter for the main bets.
How a round works
Place a bet
Choose Dragon, Tiger or Tie before the timer ends. Suited Tie is an extra bet.
Two cards are dealt
The dealer deals one card face up to Dragon and one to Tiger.
The higher card wins
Ace is the lowest card, King the highest. Suits do not count.
Same rank is a tie
Tie bets win; Dragon and Tiger bets get half their stake back.
Payouts and real odds
With 416 cards in the shoe, the chances for each bet are:
| Bet | Pays | Chance to win | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | 1:1 (half back on a tie) | 46.27% | 3.73% |
| Tiger | 1:1 (half back on a tie) | 46.27% | 3.73% |
| Tie | 11:1 | 7.47% | 10.36% |
| Suited Tie | 50:1 | 1.69% | 13.98% |
On most live tables a tie costs Dragon and Tiger players half their stake, and the other half comes back. That rule is where the 3.73% house edge on the main bets comes from.
Try a round
Deal a round
Rounds: 0 · Suited ties: 0
Your balance (1 unit bets): 0
| Result | Times | Expected |
|---|
A model of an 8-deck shoe with the payouts of Evolution's live table: Dragon and Tiger 1:1 with half back on a tie, Tie 11:1. Bets are 1 unit each round.
Which card wins how often
Once you see one card, the chances change a lot. A 7 sits in the middle of the deck, so it wins and loses about equally. A King can only tie.
| Your card | Chance it wins | Chance it ties |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| 2 | 7.7% | 7.5% |
| 3 | 15.4% | 7.5% |
| 4 | 23.1% | 7.5% |
| 5 | 30.8% | 7.5% |
| 6 | 38.6% | 7.5% |
| 7 | 46.3% | 7.5% |
| 8 | 54.0% | 7.5% |
| 9 | 61.7% | 7.5% |
| 10 | 69.4% | 7.5% |
| J | 77.1% | 7.5% |
| Q | 84.8% | 7.5% |
| K | 92.5% | 7.5% |
Where to play Dragon Tiger
1win has 17 Dragon Tiger tables from Evolution, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, PG Soft, AE Sexy and other studios. The live tables guide compares them. The odds and strategy page explains why the Tie bet is the most expensive one on the table.
Questions and answers
How do you play Dragon Tiger?
You bet on Dragon, Tiger or Tie. The dealer deals one card to each side and the higher card wins. Ace is low and King is high.
What are the odds in Dragon Tiger?
In an 8-deck shoe Dragon and Tiger each win 46.3% of rounds and a tie comes up 7.5% of the time. A suited tie comes up 1.7% of the time.
What happens to my bet on a tie?
On most live tables, including Evolution, Dragon and Tiger bets lose half their stake on a tie. The other half comes back to you.
Is Dragon Tiger the same as baccarat?
It is close to baccarat but simpler: one card per side, no third card and no point totals.
Which bet is the best in Dragon Tiger?
Dragon and Tiger have the lowest house edge, 3.73%. Tie at 11:1 costs about 10.4% and Suited Tie at 50:1 about 14%.
Can I play Dragon Tiger online for real money?
Yes. Live tables from Evolution, Pragmatic Play and Playtech run at online casinos such as 1win, with a real dealer.