Red Dog
Two cards face up. Bet whether a third card falls between them.
Red Dog (also called Acey-Deucey) is a card game where the dealer reveals two cards face-up. You bet whether the third card the dealer flips will land in the spread between them. Aces are high; consecutive cards push; matching pair pays 11:1 if the third card matches.
The narrower the spread, the higher the payout. A 1-card spread pays 5:1 (very rare to win). An 11-card spread (the widest possible, between 2 and Ace) pays 1:1 (you'll usually win).
The standard option is "raise" — double your bet after the first two cards if you like the spread. Almost always optimal to raise on spreads of 7+. Skip raise on spreads of 1-3. House edge ~2.5% with optimal raising.
Bet types & payouts
| Spread of 1 card | 5:1 |
| Spread of 2 cards | 4:1 |
| Spread of 3 cards | 2:1 |
| Spread of 4-11 cards | 1:1 |
| Consecutive cards (e.g. 7-8) | Push |
| Matching pair, 3rd card matches | 11:1 |
| Matching pair, 3rd card different | Push |
Strategy notes
Raise (double) on spreads of 7 or more. Don't raise on smaller spreads. Optimal play gives ~3.2% house edge — better than blackjack played carelessly.
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