Red Dog Rules Explained
Red Dog (or Acey-Deucey) is a quick card game based on whether a third card falls between two others. This guide explains it. Payouts are shown in the game.
- Two cards are dealt with a gap between them, and you bet on whether a third card will fall in rank between them.
- The spread is the gap between the two cards' values.
- Yes.
The objective
Two cards are dealt with a gap between their values. You bet on whether a third card will fall in rank between them.
The spread
The gap between the two cards is the 'spread', and it sets the payout.
The raise option
After seeing the spread, you can usually raise your bet if you like your chances, before the third card is dealt.
Special cases
Consecutive or matching first cards are handled by specific rules shown in the game. It is mostly chance — see the table games guide and play responsibly.
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FAQ
Two cards are dealt with a gap between them, and you bet on whether a third card will fall in rank between them. The size of the gap sets the payout.
The spread is the gap between the two cards' values. A wider spread is more likely to win and pays less; a narrow spread pays more.
Yes. After seeing the spread you can usually raise your bet before the third card is dealt if you like your chances.
Last updated: 2026-06-15