Baccarat Dragon Bonus Calculator

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.

Formula: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

Player Dragon Bonus Payouts

OutcomePayoutProbabilityExpected Value
Natural Win1:14.93%4.930%
Natural TiePush1.65%0.000%
Non-Natural Win by 930:11.22%36.600%
Non-Natural Win by 810:11.57%15.700%
Non-Natural Win by 76:11.95%11.700%
Non-Natural Win by 64:12.64%10.560%
Non-Natural Win by 52:13.76%7.520%
Non-Natural Win by 41:14.63%4.630%
Win by 1-3Push14.30%0.000%
LoseLose55.09%-55.090%

Player Dragon

2.65%
House Edge
Recommended if betting Dragon

Banker Dragon

9.37%
House Edge
Not recommended

How Dragon Bonus Works

  1. 1.Place Dragon Bonus bet on Player or Banker side
  2. 2.Your side must WIN for Dragon to pay
  3. 3.Payout based on winning margin (points difference)
  4. 4.Natural wins (8 or 9) pay 1:1 regardless of margin
  5. 5.Small wins (1-3 margin) push - bet returned

Key Facts

  • •Dragon Bonus pays based on winning margin
  • •Win by 9 points pays 30:1 (top payout)
  • •Natural wins pay 1:1 (8 or 9 total)
  • •Wins by 1-3 points are a push
  • •Player Dragon: ~2.65% house edge
  • •Banker Dragon: ~9.37% house edge (avoid)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dragon Bonus in baccarat?

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.

What is the house edge on Dragon Bonus?

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.

Why is Banker Dragon worse than Player Dragon?

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.

Should I bet Dragon Bonus alongside my main bet?

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.