Game Rules
Red DogIs the third card in between?
A simple casino game. Two cards are revealed – if the third card is in between, you win.
Players2 – 8
Duration5 – 10 Min
Deck52 Cards
LevelEasy
I · Game Idea
Between the
Two Cards
I
Red Dog is one of the simplest casino games out there. Two cards are revealed – the player bets whether the third card's value lies between the two.
The smaller the gap between the two cards, the higher the payout. Special rules apply for a pair or adjacent cards.
II · Preparation
Before the
Game Begins
II
1
Place Bet
Player places their bet before dealing.
2
Two Cards
Two cards are revealed. The "spread" – the gap between them – determines the payout.
3
Raise or Hold
Player can double their bet or stick with the original.
III · Card Values
What the Spread
Means
Means
III
1
Spread 1
5:1
Only one card lies between the two – very rare gap, high payout.
4
Spread 4
2:1
Four cards lie between the two cards.
7
Spread 7+
1:1
Wide gap – highest probability, lowest payout.
P
Pair
11:1
Two identical cards: third card of the same value wins 11:1.
IV · Gameplay
Round by
Round
IV
1
Place Bet
Player places chips before dealing.
2
Reveal Two Cards
Croupier reveals two cards. Spread is calculated.
3
Raise
Player can double their bet – or stick with the original.
4
Third Card
Croupier reveals third card. Is it between the first two?
5
Win
Third card is between the first two: bet × spread payout. Not in between: bet lost. Pair + third identical card: 11:1.
V · Variants
Variants
V
Red Dog is also known as Yablon or Between the Sheets.
Y
Yablon
Alternative name, identical rules.
S
Between the Sheets
Private game variant: players bet against a banker in turns.
A
Acey Deucey
Ace counts as 1 or 14 – player chooses after revealing.
R
Always Raise
House rule: player must always raise if spread ≥ 7.
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Red Dog is quickly explained – ideal as a casino game for your home game night.
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