Teen Patti
Three-card hands, ranked from trail down.
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Indian Card Games Online
Teen Patti and Andar Bahar rules, explained in plain language
Powerplay247 has live tables for Indian card games including Teen Patti and Andar Bahar. In Teen Patti each hand has three cards, and a trail (three of a kind) is the best hand. In Andar Bahar a joker card is shown, and you bet on whether a matching card lands on the Andar or Bahar side first.
By the Powerplay247 Editorial Team. Reviewed by the support desk.
Andar Bahar
Two piles and one joker card.
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How do you play Teen Patti?
Teen Patti, or three cards, is India's version of three-card poker. On a live table the dealer deals three cards to each hand, and you bet on which hand wins. Some tables also offer side bets on the type of hand, such as a pair or better.
Knowing the ranking is enough to follow every round. The table below lists it from best to worst.
02
How do you play Andar Bahar?
The dealer turns over one card, the joker, and places it in the middle. You bet on Andar (inside) or Bahar (outside). Cards are then dealt one at a time to each side, and the side that receives a card with the same rank as the joker wins.
A round can end on the first card or run for twenty. Some tables pay slightly differently depending on which side gets the first card, so check the paytable.
03
Are these games based on skill or luck?
On live tables where you bet on the outcome, the result depends on the deal. Tracking past rounds doesn't help, because each round uses a shuffled shoe. A long run of Bahar wins doesn't make Andar more likely next.
04
How should you play Indian card games?
These games move fast and are easy to repeat. Keep the stake small and fixed, and treat the table as entertainment with a budget.
- Read the paytable before the first round
- Keep the same stake every round
- Avoid side bets until you know their payouts
- Stop when your casino budget is used up
At a glance
Teen Patti hand rankings, best to worst
| Hand | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Trail (trio) | Three cards of the same rank | A♠ A♥ A♦ |
| Pure sequence | Three cards in a row, same suit | 7♥ 8♥ 9♥ |
| Sequence | Three cards in a row, mixed suits | 4♣ 5♦ 6♠ |
| Colour | Three cards of one suit, not in a row | 2♠ 8♠ K♠ |
| Pair | Two cards of the same rank | Q♦ Q♣ 5♥ |
| High card | None of the above | A♥ 9♣ 4♦ |
Within the same hand type, higher cards win. Table rules may add side bets with their own payouts.
Step by step
How to join a live Indian card table
- 01
Open the casino
Log in and go to the casino lobby on your usual ID.
- 02
Choose a table
Pick Teen Patti or Andar Bahar and check the minimum stake.
- 03
Place your bet
Tap your chosen side or hand during the betting window.
- 04
Watch it settle
The result is paid to your wallet automatically.
There are no winning patterns
Anyone selling Teen Patti or Andar Bahar tricks, patterns or hacks is running a scam. Each round is dealt from a shuffled shoe.
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
4 questions
What is the highest hand in Teen Patti?
A trail, or trio: three cards of the same rank. Three aces is the best possible hand.
Which side wins more often in Andar Bahar?
Neither side has a meaningful edge over time. Payouts are set so the house keeps a small margin on both, which is why some tables pay slightly less on one side.
Can I play Teen Patti on my phone?
Yes. Live tables work in the mobile browser on the same Powerplay247 ID.
Is Andar Bahar the same as Katti?
Yes. Andar Bahar is also called Katti or Mangatha in some regions. The rules are the same.
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