Red Dog, a simple game from the old West played with three cards. After receiving two cards a player wins if next card dealt ranks between first two cards. If all three cards are same rank, a player wins 11 to 1.

In Red Dog after placing an initial bet, a player receives two cards. If two cards are different a player must decide either raise or continue with current bet before receiving a third card.

Player's win if third card falls numerically between first two cards. Winning hands are paid based on spread between first two cards. In Red Dog a player loses total bet including any raised bet if third card does not fall between first two cards.

When first two cards have consecutive ranks (for example, 5 & 6), then hand ties and all bets are returned.

When first two cards have same rank a third card gets automatically dealt. If this card matches first two you win eleven times initial bet. If this third card differs from first two it's a push and all bets are returned.

Red Dog Card Values, Spreads, & Payout's

Suits of cards have no meaning in Red Dog.

Spread equals number of ranks between two given cards. For example, spread between a five and an eight equals two. Maximum spread is eleven.

Payout's for Red Dog game winning hands are based on this table: