LAST UPDATED / 2026-08-14
Dragon Tiger is the simplest version of baccarat. Two cards are dealt, one to Dragon and one to Tiger. The higher card wins.
How to play
Pick Dragon, Tiger or Tie
There are only three options.
The cards are dealt
One card to each side.
The result
The higher card wins. Equal cards mean a tie.
Bets and payouts
| Bet | What it means |
|---|---|
| Dragon | Roughly even chance, pays 1 to 1 |
| Tiger | Roughly even chance, pays 1 to 1 |
| Tie | Rare, big payout, by far the worst house edge |
The part that matters
Dragon and Tiger both carry a low house edge, but the tie bet’s edge is dramatically higher. Betting the tie because the payout looks big is the most common mistake in this game. The game is also fast, so even a small edge becomes a large loss within an hour.
No strategy, app or signal group can remove the house edge. Anyone promising guaranteed wins is selling you something.
Questions
Should I bet the tie?
Mathematically, no. The payout is large but the house edge is several times worse than Dragon or Tiger.
Can I predict the next result from past ones?
No. Every round is independent. Roadmaps and pattern charts are decoration, nothing more.