96.27%Dragon/Tiger RTPAs reported by Evolution
89.64%Tie RTP
86.02%Suited Tie RTP
8DecksJokers excluded
1Card Per HandOne card each side
What is Dragon Tiger?
Dragon Tiger by Evolution Gaming is the simplest card game in the live casino. One card is dealt to Dragon and one card to Tiger from an eight-deck shoe (Jokers excluded). The higher card wins. Ace is low (value 1), King is high (value 13). There are no decisions to make after placing your bet -- one card each side, highest card wins.
Bets & Payouts
| Bet | Payout | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon | 1:1 | Half of main bet returned on any Tie |
| Tiger | 1:1 | Half of main bet returned on any Tie |
| Tie | 11:1 | Half of main bet returned on win; full loss replaced by half-return |
| Suited Tie | 50:1 | Both Dragon and Tiger same value AND same suit |
Tie and Suited Tie note: When a Tie or Suited Tie occurs, half of any Dragon or Tiger main bet is returned. Main bet wins pay 1:1 in full. In a Suited Tie, the Suited Tie bet pays 50:1 and Tie bets pay 11:1.
RTP
| Bet | RTP |
|---|---|
| Dragon / Tiger | 96.27% |
| Tie | 89.64% |
| Suited Tie | 86.02% |
Scorecards
Scorecards are not a strategy tool. The Bead Road, Big Road, Big Eye Road, Small Road, and Cockroach Road display historical outcomes from past rounds. They have no predictive value for future rounds. Each card drawn is independent. Pattern-reading from scoreboards in Dragon Tiger (or any casino game) does not improve your odds.
Card counting is also not applicable. A card is burned every on every round, which disrupts any count-based tracking. Dragon Tiger is a pure even-money coin flip -- Dragon wins slightly more than Tiger due to the burn mechanic but the edge is marginal and not exploitable in practice.
Verdict
Honestly, play Baccarat instead. Dragon Tiger's 96.27% RTP on the main bet is over 2.5 percentage points below Baccarat's Banker bet (98.94%). Baccarat is countable, offers better RTP, and is played right next door. The only advantage Dragon Tiger has is speed and simplicity -- if that is what you are looking for, it is a fine choice for casual play. As a value proposition, Baccarat is objectively superior.
FAQ
What is the RTP of Dragon Tiger?
As reported by Evolution: Dragon/Tiger 96.27%, Tie 89.64%, Suited Tie 86.02%.
How does a Tie affect Dragon/Tiger bets?
When a Tie or Suited Tie occurs, half of any Dragon or Tiger main bet is returned rather than the full bet being lost.
Can I count cards in Dragon Tiger?
No. A card is burned every round, which disrupts any count tracking. Dragon Tiger is not a countable game.
Should I bet on Tie?
The Tie bet carries an 89.64% RTP and Suited Tie is 86.02% -- both are materially worse than the 96.27% on Dragon/Tiger. They are high-variance entertainment bets, not value bets.