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Dragon Tiger in the Philippines
A one-card-each game that is quick, simple and easy to overspend on.
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How it works
The dealer gives one card to Dragon and one to Tiger. The higher card wins (an ace is usually the lowest), and identical ranks are a Tie. You bet on Dragon, Tiger or Tie. Typical versions pay even money on Dragon or Tiger, with a bigger payout on Tie; payouts and tie rules vary, so read the table rules.
The numbers (large-shoe approximation, invented rules)
With one card each from a large shoe, the chance of a Tie is about 1 in 13 hands (7.7%): ranks match 1/13 of the time. That leaves roughly 46.2% each for Dragon and Tiger. If a Tie pays 8 to 1 and Dragon and Tiger bets pay 1 to 1 (losing half the stake on a Tie, a common rule), the edge on Dragon or Tiger is small, a few percent, while a Tie bet pays 8 to 1 on a 7.7% chance for an expected return of about 0.69 of the stake, so its edge is over 30%. Exact edges depend on the table's Tie rule and the number of decks, so read them before you bet.
Risk
Rounds are very fast, so losses add up quickly. There is no strategy that removes the house edge, and the Tie bet usually carries the highest edge. Set a budget and a time limit first.
Live games and safety
Dragon Tiger is usually offered as a live dealer table. PAGCOR's lists print live game types such as Live Baccarat, Live Dealer Roulette and Live Gaming Tables (table below); they do not name Dragon Tiger, so check each lobby. Avoid Facebook "live rooms" (live casino guide) and verify the address with PAGCOR (how to check). Related: baccarat.
PAGCOR-listed casinos that print live games
Casino Maxx
Universal Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NuSTAR Resort & Casino)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
Live Gaming Tables
Domain checked
casinomaxx.ph
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Stotsenberg Leisure Park & Hotel Corporation and Frontier Capital Group Limited
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
Live BaccaratLive Dealer RouletteSlotsVirtual Games+1 more
Domain checked
casinoplus.com.ph
Our rating: Not yet rated
D'Heights Online
Donggwang Clark Corporation (D'Heights Resort and Casino Clark)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
SlotsLive Gaming Tables
Domain checked
dheightscasino.com
Our rating: Not yet rated
Lavie Resort & Casino Manila Online
Marina Square Properties Inc. and New Coast Leisure, Inc. (Lavie Resort and Casino Manila)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
SlotsLive Gaming Tables
Domain checked
laviergp.com
Our rating: Not yet rated
Midori Online
BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corporation (Midori Clark Casino)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
SlotsLive Gaming Table
Domain checked
midoricasino.com
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Newport Epic World
Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. (Newport World Resorts)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
Live BaccaratSlots
Domain checked
newportepicworld.com
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Games on PAGCOR's list
Live BaccaratLive Dealer RouletteSlots
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okadaonline.com
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Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc. (Solaire Resorts and Casino)
ON PAGCOR LIST · 2026-10-20Games on PAGCOR's list
SlotsLive BaccaratETGsVirtual Games
Domain checked
solaireonline.com
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Casinos on PAGCOR's lists (20 Oct 2026) whose printed games include this game type. Alphabetical, not a ranking, not tested by us. See all licensed casinos.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Dragon Tiger?
One card is dealt to Dragon and one to Tiger. The higher card wins (aces are usually low), and equal cards are a Tie. You bet on Dragon, Tiger or Tie.
Is the Tie bet worth it?
No. The Tie pays more but wins rarely and carries a much higher house edge in standard versions. Rules vary by table.
Ano ang tsansa ng Tie sa Dragon Tiger?
Mga 1 sa 13 (7.7%) dahil pareho ang numero ng dalawang baraha, sa malalaking shoe. Mababa ang tsansa kaya mataas ang house edge ng Tie bet.
Paano laruin ang Dragon Tiger?
Isang baraha sa Dragon at isa sa Tiger. Ang mas mataas ang panalo; kapag pareho, Tie.
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