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GT99 Andar Bahar: Rules, Bets and Pace
Summary
- Andar Bahar is decided by which side receives a card matching the opening card.
- Bets are on Andar or Bahar, and the payout depends on how the table treats the first card.
- Rounds are quick, so fix a stake and a stop point beforehand.
- 18+ only
- Official partner site
- Verified 5 Nov 2026
- Limits before play
Andar Bahar is among the simplest card games to follow: one card is turned up, and the round ends when a matching card appears on one of two sides. The simplicity hides one detail that affects value, which is how the table pays each side. This guide covers the flow of a round, the bets and what to check before staking in the GT99 live lobby.
How a round runs
The dealer turns one card face up in the middle. Players bet on Andar or Bahar before dealing begins. Cards are then dealt alternately to the two sides until one matches the opening card in rank. The side that receives the match wins.
There is no skill in play after your bet. The outcome is set by the order of the shuffled cards. Which side receives the first dealt card also matters; in many versions it depends on the suit or the opening card, and the table states it.
Why the two sides are not identical
If both sides started with equal chances, payouts would be identical. In most casino versions they are not. One side is dealt first, so it has a slightly higher chance of getting the match first, and the table compensates by paying that side less than even money or by taking a small commission.
Read the payout line on the rules panel before betting. A bet that pays less than even money is not worse by definition, since it reflects a higher chance, but you should know which side you are on.
Typical bets
Versions differ. The following is a general picture.
| Bet | Wins when | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Andar | Matching card appears on Andar | Payout depends on table rules |
| Bahar | Matching card appears on Bahar | Payout depends on table rules |
| Side bets | Number of cards dealt, or a specific card | Higher edge, entertainment only |
Pace and budget
Rounds are short because a match tends to appear within a handful of cards. Turnover therefore rises quickly. A useful rule is to size the stake so that your session budget covers at least fifty rounds. Under that, a small run of losses ends the session before any variance evens out. The reasoning appears in variance: why short runs mislead.
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A note on side bets
Side bets in this game often predict how many cards will be dealt before the match appears, or which card number it lands on. They are attractive because the payouts are large, and large payouts come from low probabilities. Work out the implied chance from the payout the same way you would for any price, and you will see why such bets sit mostly in the entertainment category. Keep them to a small share of the stake.
Procedure
Sit down at Andar Bahar in 3 steps
- 1Open the table
Choose Andar Bahar from the live section on the brand site or app.
- 2Read the payouts
Check how each side is paid and whether commission applies.
- 3Size the stake
Pick a stake so your budget covers about fifty rounds.