Calculate the odds, payouts, and expected value for the baccarat Dragon Bonus side bet. Learn which side offers better odds and when to use this bet.
EV = Σ(Payout × Probability)House Edge
-36.55%
Top Payout
30:1
Win by 9 points
Expected Loss
-$4
Per bet
Recommendation
Acceptable
Better odds (~2.65% edge)
Dragon Bonus wager
| Outcome | Payout | Probability | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Win | 1:1 | 4.93% | 4.930% |
| Natural Tie | Push | 1.65% | 0.000% |
| Non-Natural Win by 9 | 30:1 | 1.22% | 36.600% |
| Non-Natural Win by 8 | 10:1 | 1.57% | 15.700% |
| Non-Natural Win by 7 | 6:1 | 1.95% | 11.700% |
| Non-Natural Win by 6 | 4:1 | 2.64% | 10.560% |
| Non-Natural Win by 5 | 2:1 | 3.76% | 7.520% |
| Non-Natural Win by 4 | 1:1 | 4.63% | 4.630% |
| Win by 1-3 | Push | 14.30% | 0.000% |
| Lose | Lose | 55.09% | -55.090% |
Dragon Bonus is a side bet on whether Player or Banker wins by a large margin (4+ points) or with a natural. Wins by 9 pay 30:1, by 8 pay 10:1, by 7 pay 6:1, etc. Natural wins pay 1:1. Small wins (1-3 margin) push.
Player Dragon Bonus has about 2.65% house edge, Banker Dragon Bonus about 9.37%. This makes Player Dragon one of the better baccarat side bets, while Banker Dragon is relatively poor due to the banker drawing rules.
The banker drawing rules in baccarat make it harder for banker to win by large margins. Banker often draws conservatively, resulting in closer wins. This reduces the frequency of high-paying outcomes on Banker Dragon.
Dragon Bonus can add excitement with relatively low house edge (for Player side). However, it increases your total amount at risk. If you bet Dragon, consider the Player side only and keep bets small relative to your main wager.
Quick-start with common scenarios
House Edge
-36.55%
Top Payout
30:1
Win by 9 points
Expected Loss
-$4
Per bet
Recommendation
Acceptable