What do Andar and Bahar mean?

Andar means inside and Bahar means outside. They are the names of the two piles the dealer builds either side of the joker card. You bet on which pile will receive the first card that matches the joker's rank.

Why does one side sometimes pay less?

The side that receives the first card has a slight advantage because it gets the first chance to match. Many tables pay that side a little less to balance things out. The exact payouts are listed in each table's rules on Mostplay.

Do suits matter in Andar Bahar?

Not for the main bet. Only the rank has to match the joker, so any seven matches a seven. Some side bets on certain tables involve the joker's colour or suit, and those rules are explained in the table's information panel.

Are card-count side bets worth playing?

They add variety and can pay well, but they usually carry a larger house edge than the main Andar or Bahar bet. If you try them, keep the stake small relative to your main bet and treat them as entertainment.

How do I know if Andar Bahar is available on Mostplay today?

Open the live casino lobby on Mostplay's own site or app. We could not confirm a fixed list of tables, and live lobbies change, so the lobby on the day is the only reliable answer.

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Andar Bahar on Mostplay: Rules and Side Bets

Quick Summary

A middle card is turned face up; you bet on whether its match lands Andar (inside) or Bahar (outside).
Cards are dealt alternately until one matches the middle card's rank.
Side bets cover how many cards it takes, which adds variety and extra edge.
Payouts and the side that gets the first card vary, so read the table rules on Mostplay.

Last updated 7 November 2026 · Mostplay official partner site · written by the mostplay88.com team

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Andar Bahar is the kind of game you can explain to someone in the time it takes a fast bowler to walk back to his mark. One card goes in the middle, two piles grow either side, and the first matching card decides the winner. It comes from India and is loved across the subcontinent for exactly that simplicity. This guide explains how Andar Bahar works on Mostplay's live tables, which side bets you might see and why a steady stake suits it.

How the game is dealt

The short answer: the dealer turns one card face up in the centre, often called the joker. You bet on Andar, the inside pile, or Bahar, the outside pile. The dealer then deals cards one at a time, alternating between the two piles, until a card of the same rank as the joker appears. Whichever side that card lands on wins.

Suits do not matter for the main bet; only the rank does. If the joker is a seven, the first seven to appear decides the round.

Why the two sides are not quite equal

One side receives the first card, which gives it a small head start. To balance this, many tables pay the side that is dealt first slightly less than the other. Which side starts can depend on the table, and some versions decide it by the colour of the joker.

This is precisely why the table rules are worth thirty seconds of your time. Two Andar Bahar tables that look the same can pay the two sides differently. The information panel on each Mostplay table sets out the exact payouts.

Side bets on the number of cards

Many live versions add bets on how many cards will be dealt before the match appears. These come in ranges, and the longer ranges pay more because a long wait is less likely.

Bet type	What you predict	Character
Andar or Bahar	The side where the match lands	Close to even, small edge
Card count range	How many cards are dealt before the match	Higher payouts for long ranges
Joker side bets	Features of the joker such as colour or high or low	Offered on some tables only

Pace and patience

A round can end on the very first card or run on for a while, which gives Andar Bahar a pleasing rhythm, a little like waiting for a wicket on a flat pitch. Even so, rounds come around quickly, and a few side bets per round can add up.

Keep the main bet as your anchor and use side bets sparingly, if at all. A time limit on your phone and a fixed number of rounds help. If you enjoy this style, Dragon Tiger is even faster and teen patti brings hand rankings into play.