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Complete Guide to Dragon Tiger by Evolution Gaming

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Mastering Dragon Tiger: Your Ultimate Guide

Game Objective

The Basics of Dragon Tiger

Dragon Tiger is a very easy and fast-paced game. The game objective is to guess whether the Dragon or Tiger will draw the higher value card, and therefore win. Players may also bet on whether the Dragon and Tiger cards dealt will be of the same value, resulting in a Tie.

Game Rules

Understanding the Gameplay

The aim of Dragon Tiger is to predict which of the hands — the Dragon or the Tiger — will win or if it will be a Tie.

  • The cards are dealt from a shoe with eight decks (Jokers are excluded).
  • The player places a bet on either Dragon, Tiger, Tie, or Suited Tie.
  • A single card face-up is dealt by the dealer to the Dragon and to the Tiger.
  • Card values range from Ace (1) as the lowest to King (13) as the highest (A-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-J-Q-K).
  • If cards for the Dragon and Tiger are equal in both value and suit, it’s a Suited Tie, where half of your main bet is returned and wins pay out 50:1.
  • The highest card wins and pays even money 1:1.
  • In the case of a Tie, half of your main bet is returned and wins pay out 11:1.

Payouts

Understanding Your Winnings

Your payout depends on the type of bet placed:

BETPAYS
DRAGON *1:1
TIGER *1:1
TIE11:1
SUITED TIE50:1

* In the case of a TIE or a SUITED TIE, half of your main bet is returned.

Please note that any malfunction voids the game round and all eventual payouts for the round. Bets will be returned.

Return to Player

Theoretical Return Rates

The optimal theoretical return-to-player percentage is as follows:

  • Main bet (DRAGON/TIGER) — 96.27%
  • TIE — 89.64%
  • SUITED TIE — 86.02%

Place Bets

Understanding Bet Limits

The BET LIMITS panel shows the minimum and maximum allowed bet limits at the table, which may change from time to time. Open the Bet Limits to check your current limits.

For example, in Emperor Dragon Tiger, the bet limits range from $0.50 to $2,500.

Scorecards

Tracking Trends and Streaks

Dragon Tiger streaks and trends for either the Dragon or the Tiger using a particular shoe are recorded in various scoreboards. These pictorial representations of past round results and other statistics regarding the current shoe may help you in predicting the results of future rounds.

BEAD ROAD

Each cell in the BEAD ROAD represents the result of a past round. The result of the earliest round is recorded in the upper left corner. Read the column downwards all the way to the bottom; then start at the top of the adjacent column to the right and so forth. A solid red cell indicates a Dragon win, a solid yellow cell represents a Tiger win, and a solid green cell represents a Tie.

You can change the Bead Road display from English to Simplified Chinese or Score Mode by clicking/tapping it anywhere.

BIG ROAD

In the BIG ROAD, the result of the earliest round is recorded in the upper left corner. A new column is created each time the Dragon’s winning streak changes in favor of the Tiger, or vice versa. A cell outlined in red indicates a Dragon win, while a cell outlined in yellow indicates a Tiger win. A Tie is recorded as a green line through the cell for the preceding round. If the first round is a Tie, the green line will appear first, and the red or yellow outline will appear around the line once the Dragon or Tiger wins a round. If there are two or more consecutive tie rounds, the number on the line will show the number of ties.

DERIVED ROADS

For the true Dragon Tiger enthusiast, the Big Eye Road, Small Road, and Cockroach Road are included to display patterns derived from past results recorded in the BIG ROAD. The Big Eye Road uses outlined circles, the Small Road uses solid circles, and the Cockroach Road uses slashes. However, in these derived roads, the colors red and yellow do not correspond to Dragon and Tiger wins, and there is no way to discern ties. In derived roads, red entries are a sign of repetition, whereas yellow entries signal a more erratic, “choppy” shoe.

The derived roads do not start at the very beginning of the shoe. They start with the hand following the first hand in the second, third, and fourth columns of the BIG ROAD. Once a derived road starts, an additional red or yellow symbol is added after every round.

SHOE STATISTICS

The following statistics based on the current shoe are displayed for you:

  • # — the number of completed rounds thus far.
  • Dragon — The number of Dragon wins thus far.
  • Tiger — The number of Tiger wins thus far.
  • Tie — The number of Tie rounds thus far.

ROAD PROBING TABLE

The Road PROBING Table displays the icon that will be added to the three derived roads if the next round is won by the Dragon or the Tiger. Click the Dragon (D) or Tiger (T) button to see the icon that will be added in the roads if the next round is won by the Dragon or the Tiger.

Strategies for Success

Tips to Enhance Your Gameplay

While Dragon Tiger is primarily a game of chance, there are strategies you can employ to enhance your gameplay:

  • Bankroll Management: Set a budget for your gaming session and stick to it. This will help you avoid overspending and ensure a more enjoyable experience.
  • Understand the Odds: Familiarize yourself with the payout structure and the odds associated with each type of bet. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions.
  • Observe Patterns: Everything you just read about the scorecards is absolute mumbo-jumbo nonsense, but we at least explained how it worked.  There are no patterns that will enhance your chances of winning and you cannot count cards in a game where a card is burned every three cards.  Also, pattern scorecards for ANY game is non-indicative of anything.
  • Bet on Dragon or Tiger: Statistically, betting on Dragon or Tiger offers better odds compared to betting on Tie or Suited Tie. Consider focusing your bets on these options.
  • Stay Calm and Collected: Maintain a level head while playing. Emotional decisions can lead to poor betting choices.
  • Play Baccarat Instead:  Why are you doing this to yourself?   There's a countable game right next door called "Baccarat", just be patient and count cards in Baccarat and you have one of the best RTPs offered at an online casino.  It's a grind, but it's worth it.

Conclusion

Your Path to Mastery

Dragon Tiger is a thrilling and straightforward game that offers excitement and the potential for significant payouts. By understanding the rules, payouts, and strategies outlined in this guide, you can enhance your gaming experience and increase your chances of success.

Honestly, though, don't play this game.  Just play Baccarat, why are you sacrificing potentially over 3% RTP for this experience?