In casino red dog you don't get to handle any cards and the only decision is whether of not to raise your bet. If you can find red dog in a casino, the best strategy is to raise only when the two-card spread is seven or greater. Ever with the correct red dog strategy, the house edge is 3.5%.
Payoff table in red dog:
| Spread of 1 | 5 to 1 |
| Spread of 2 | 4 to 1 |
| Spread of 3 | 2 to 1 |
| Spread of 4+ | 1 to 1 |
House Edge in red dog
The following table displays the house edge and element of risk according to the number of decks used in the game red dog.
| Number of Decks | House Edge | Element of Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.155% | 2.672% |
| 2 | 3.077% | 2.609% |
| 4 | 2.884% | 2.447% |
| 6 | 2.798% | 2.375% |
| 8 | 2.751% | 2.335% |