The game begins by placing players on each side of the table; Dragon, Tiger or Tie Once the bet is placed, the dealer starts dealing every card on the table. The hand with the highest card value wins the game, and the winning bet is paid according to the game's payout schedule.

Dragon Tiger is extremely simple to play. Two cards are dealt: one to the Dragon betting position on the table, and one to the Tiger betting position. The betting position that gets the higher card wins. As the player, you place your bets on the Dragon, the Tiger or the Tie.