In Andar Bahar a single joker is turned face up as the target rank, then the dealer alternates cards between the Andar and Bahar sides, and whichever side first draws a card of that same rank wins the round. Andar is dealt first and pays less, Bahar pays even money, and many tables add a first-card side bet that settles on the opening card alone.
ROUND BY ROUND
Follow One Andar Bahar Round From Deal to Result
Andar Bahar comes from India's street card tables and stays simple on purpose. One standard 52-card deck, one joker turned face up as the target, and two sides racing to draw a card of the same rank. No discards to track, no hand rankings to learn. The dealer starts with Andar, then alternates.
Bahar only gets a card after Andar has missed, so the first side to match the joker's rank takes the round. When the opening card matches, the round ends before Bahar is dealt anything at all. Live tables from studios such as Evolution stream the whole deal, and metbet carries Andar, Bahar and the first-card market on the same screen.
Stakes run in BDT, and a round on your phone usually finishes in under two minutes. Read the paytable on the table itself, because odds and side bets vary by studio.
Joker Sets the Target
The joker is revealed before the deal and works only as a rank marker. Suits do not matter, so a seven of hearts matches a seven of spades. Each round starts from one fresh deck.
Andar Is Dealt First
Cards go to Andar, then Bahar, alternating until a rank matches. Because Andar receives the opening card of every round, it wins more often and therefore pays less than Bahar.
Main Bets and Prices
Andar returns 0.9 to 1 while Bahar returns 1 to 1 on most tables we deal. That gap reflects the first-card advantage, not any choice by the dealer.
First-Card Side Bet
A separate market rides on the exact rank of the opening card. It pays somewhere between 3 to 1 and 5 to 1 depending on the rank, and it settles before the main result.
PLAY AND PLACE
Play Andar Bahar: Deal Flow and Bet Choices
Open a live Andar Bahar table and the joker is already face up, so you can size both sides before chips go down. Stake buttons sit under the video stream in BDT, and the table remembers your last bet for a one-tap repeat. On a phone the vertical stream keeps the dealer's hands and the chip row in one view.
Read the Joker
The joker decides what counts as a match, so check its rank before you tap a side. It never changes the rules mid-round, but it drives the whole deal.
Choose Andar or Bahar
Andar hits first and pays 0.9 to 1. Bahar waits its turn and pays 1 to 1. Short bursts suit Andar, longer sessions suit Bahar's price.
Add the First Card
The side market settles on the opening card's rank alone. Higher-ranked cards pay more than low ones, so a king returns better than a six.
Repeat on Mobile
A repeat-bet button holds your last stake ready for the next shoe. Switch from browser to the same account on another device and the table keeps your place.
ROUND TRANSPARENCY
Check Andar Bahar Payout Terms Before You Stake
Payout percentages here follow the variant you open, not the brand. A single-deck table with extra colour or exact-match side bets carries different numbers from a plain 8-deck shoe. Read the table card first: Andar usually pays just under evens, Bahar slightly better, and each side bet has its own rate.
Game Type
One joker sets the target rank; cards deal alternately to Andar and Bahar until a match lands.
Volatility
Low to medium — most hands close inside a few cards, so stakes rarely sit open long.
Supported Devices
Browser play on Android, iOS and desktop; the layout rescales so both betting spots stay thumb-reachable.
Access Region
Open to verified players in Bangladesh who meet the 18+ age, location and local law conditions.
TABLE HELP DESK
Get Help With a Live Andar Bahar Round
Something looks wrong on a hand and you want it explained card by card. Open live chat from the table, or send a message through account help; quote the round number under the felt and we pull the exact sequence. Most Andar Bahar queries come down to a missed joker match or a stake outside your limit.
Live Chat
Ask about a live hand in chat and keep the round number ready for the agent.
Round History
Your hand log lists the joker card and every card after it, so you can replay a settlement.
Limit Settings
Set your per-hand ceiling before the first card; the change applies from the next round.
FAIR PLAY CHECKS
See How metbet Settles Andar Bahar Hands
Every round is traceable. The shoe, the joker and the order cards left the dealer's hand are logged against a round number, so a disputed hand gets replayed instead of argued over. Live tables run a real shoe on camera; the software version uses a certified shuffle. Age, location and local law conditions apply before you sit.
Certified Shuffle
Software tables use a certified random shuffle, tested by an independent lab and reseeded between shoes.
Live Shoe
Live tables deal from a physical shoe on camera, so every joker and match appears as dealt.
Round Records
Each round keeps a card-by-card record and its own number, checked first if a payout looks off.
Stake Limits
A per-hand minimum and maximum sit on the table card; confirm before the joker is turned.
ANDAR BAHAR TERMS
Andar Bahar Glossary
These are the key terms you will come across while playing Andar Bahar on metbet. Each definition is kept plain so you know exactly what is happening in the round before you place a stake.
- What is the Joker card in Andar Bahar?
- The Joker is the first card dealt face-up at the start of each round. All bets are based on which side — Andar or Bahar — receives a card of the same rank.Example: If the Joker is a 7 of Hearts, the round continues until a 7 of any suit lands on either side.
- What does Andar mean in this game?
- Andar means the left-side pile where cards are dealt. It is one of the two main betting positions. The dealer always places the first card of the deal on the Andar side.Example: A player who bets Andar wins if a matching-rank card appears on the left pile before the right pile.
- What does Bahar mean in this game?
- Bahar is the right-side pile. Because the first dealing card always goes to Andar, Bahar statistically receives its first card one position later, which affects the base payout ratio slightly.Example: Some versions pay 0.9:1 on a Bahar win when the matching card lands on the very first deal.
- What is a side bet in Andar Bahar?
- A side bet is an optional wager placed before the main deal, typically on how many cards will be dealt before the match, or on the Joker's suit or value.Example: A side bet on the Joker being a Club pays at a fixed odds regardless of which side eventually wins the round.
- What is RTP in the context of Andar Bahar?
- RTP stands for Return to Player. It is the long-run percentage of staked money returned to players. The main Andar or Bahar bet typically carries an RTP around 97.85 to 98.69 percent.Example: An RTP of 97.85% means roughly 2.15 Taka per 100 Taka wagered goes to the house over many rounds.
- What does 'first-deal win' mean in Andar Bahar?
- A first-deal win occurs when the very first card placed after the Joker matches its rank. Payouts for this outcome are often adjusted downward because the probability is higher for the Andar side.Example: If the Joker is a King and a King appears on the very first deal to Andar, the payout may be 0.9:1 rather than 1:1.
PLAYER QUESTIONS
Andar Bahar Questions Answered
These are the questions Bangladeshi players most often ask before and during a session of Andar Bahar on metbet. Read through them so you go into the round knowing the rules that actually matter.
Does the Andar side have a better chance than Bahar?
Yes, slightly. Because the dealer places the first post-Joker card on Andar, that side has a marginally higher probability of winning. Most variants compensate by paying 0.9:1 on Andar when the match lands on the first card dealt.
Can I change my bet after the Joker is revealed?
No. Once the Joker card is turned face-up and the betting timer closes, your main bet is locked. Some live variants open a brief second-bet window before the next dealing cycle begins, but the original stake cannot be changed.
How do side bets change the house edge in Andar Bahar?
Side bets on the Joker's suit, colour or the number of cards dealt before a match carry a higher house edge than the main bet. They pay bigger odds but lower your overall RTP. Check each variant's paytable before adding a side bet.
What happens if the connection drops during a live Andar Bahar round?
If your connection drops mid-round, the round completes on the server and the result is recorded. When you reconnect, the outcome and any winnings or losses are already settled in your account balance.
Is the minimum stake the same across all Andar Bahar variants on metbet?
Stake limits differ between the classic version and premium live-dealer tables. Lower-limit tables suit casual sessions while VIP tables carry higher minimums. Check the table information panel before sitting down.
How does a live dealer Andar Bahar differ from the digital version?
A live dealer version is streamed from a physical studio with a real dealer and a standard 52-card deck. The digital version uses a certified random number generator. Both follow the same core rules, but live tables also offer side bets and a chat function.