Andar Bahar Online for Real Money
One joker card, two sides and a deck of 52. You bet on the side where the matching card lands first. Here are the rules, the real odds for each bet and the live tables where you can play for cash.
What is Andar Bahar?
Andar Bahar (also written Andhar Bahar or Katti) is a card game from South India. "Andar" means inside and "Bahar" means outside. The dealer turns up one card, the joker, and then deals cards to the two sides until one of them gets a card of the same rank. That side wins.
The game needs no skill and takes less than a minute per round, which is why it became one of the most played live casino games in India. Online, studios such as Ezugi, Evolution and Playtech stream it with a real dealer.
How a round works
Place your bet
Choose Andar or Bahar before the timer ends. Side bets are optional.
The joker is shown
The dealer turns up one card face up in the middle of the table.
Cards go left and right
One card to Andar, one to Bahar, and so on, one at a time.
First match wins
The side that gets a card of the joker's rank wins the round.
Payouts and real odds
The side that gets the first card has a small edge, because it gets the first chance to match. On most live tables, including Ezugi, the first card goes to Andar. To balance this, Andar pays 0.9 to 1 and Bahar pays 1 to 1.
| Bet | Chance to win | Payout | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andar | 51.5% | 0.9 to 1 | 2.15% |
| Bahar | 48.5% | 1 to 1 | 3.00% |
The odds come from the deck itself: after the joker, 51 cards are left and 3 of them match its rank. Andar wins whenever the first match lands on an odd position (1st, 3rd, 5th card…).
Try a round
Deal a round
Pick a side, then deal.
Rounds: 0 · Average cards: 0 · Your wins: 0
| Side | Wins | Expected |
|---|
A model of one fair 52-card deck. The first card goes to Andar, as on the Ezugi live table. Side bets are not modelled.
How long a round lasts
Many tables offer side bets on how many cards are dealt before the match. With one deck the spread looks like this:
| Cards dealt after the joker | Chance |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | 27.1% |
| 6–10 | 21.7% |
| 11–15 | 16.9% |
| 16–25 | 21.8% |
| 26–30 | 6.1% |
| 31–35 | 3.7% |
| 36–40 | 1.9% |
| 41+ | 0.8% |
On average the matching card appears after 13 cards. Side bet payouts differ by studio, so read the payout table on screen before you bet on them.
Where to play Andar Bahar for real money
1win has 12 Andar Bahar tables from Ezugi, Evolution, Playtech, Jili, Aura Gaming, XPG and other studios. Our live tables guide compares them and shows how to start. Before you play, read the odds and tricks page: it explains why no pattern can predict the next card.
Questions and answers
How do you play Andar Bahar?
You bet on Andar or Bahar. The dealer shows a joker card, then deals cards to both sides in turn. The first side to get a card of the same rank as the joker wins.
Can I play Andar Bahar online for real money?
Yes. Live Andar Bahar tables by Ezugi, Evolution, Playtech and other studios run at online casinos such as 1win, with a real dealer and cash bets.
Which side wins more often, Andar or Bahar?
With the first card dealt to Andar, Andar wins 51.5% of rounds and Bahar 48.5%. That is why Andar pays only 0.9 to 1 on most tables.
What is the house edge in Andar Bahar?
About 2.15% on Andar at 0.9 to 1 and about 3% on Bahar at 1 to 1, for a single deck.
Is there a trick to always win Andar Bahar?
No. The deck is shuffled before every round and earlier rounds do not affect the next one. Anyone who sells a sure trick is running a scam.
Is Andar Bahar the same as satta matka?
No. Satta matka is a number lottery. Andar Bahar is a card game where every round is settled on the table in front of you.