Andar Bahar is a popular Indian card game. Despite its simplicity, this unique game is great fun. The game is played live, 24 hours a day, and uses one standard deck of 52 cards. After shuffling the deck, the dealer reveals one card – the “joker” card – and places it on the table in a specially-marked spot. They then begin to deal cards to the Andar and Bahar sides, one at a time. The aim of the game is to guess whether a card with the same value as the “joker” card will be dealt to the Andar or the Bahar side. Before each game, bettors can place bets on both the current game and upcoming games. Equally, multiple bets on different games can be placed in combination on Andar Bahar and other TVBet games offered by the bookmaker to get increased odds. Besides cash winnings, bettors can also get their hands on a jackpot bonus. Each game can have up to three jackpots.
- TERMS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE GAME:
1.1. Event (game) – one complete deal, which begins with the cards being shuffled and ends when the dealer deals a card with the same value as the “joker” card.
1.2. Odds – a numerical multiplier rounded to three decimal places that is assigned to a particular outcome in the game to determine how much the bettor’s total stake on this outcome will be multiplied by. It is used to calculate the bettor's winnings if the result of the game matches the outcome or condition selected by the bettor. The odds indicate the mathematical probability of an outcome: the closer the odds are to one (1.000), the more likely it is that the outcome or condition of the bet will match the result of the game.
1.3. Value – a symbol that indicates a card’s position in the deck, from ace to king (A = ace, 2 = two, 3 = three, 4 = four, 5 = five, 6 = six, 7 = seven, 8 = eight, 9 = nine, 10 = ten, J = jack, Q = queen, K = king). The king is the highest-value card, while the ace is the lowest.
1.4. Suit – one of the card attributes. There are four suits (hearts ♥, diamonds ♦, spades ♠, clubs ♣), and the symbol for each is marked on the card along with the value. Hearts ♥ and diamonds ♦ are red, while spades ♠ and clubs ♣ are black.
1.5. Deck – a set of 52 (fifty-two) cards with cards of all thirteen values in each of the four suits.
1.6. Shoe – a device from which the cards are taken to be dealt.
1.7. “Joker” card – the first card to be dealt and placed face up on the table. It determines the value of the card that must be dealt to the Andar or Bahar side.
1.8. Andar – the place on the side of the table closest to the presenter onto which cards are dealt, with “ANDAR” written in capital letters on the table. Bettors can predict whether a card with the same value as the “joker” card will be dealt to this side of the table.
1.9. Bahar – the place on the side of the table furthest from the presenter onto which cards are dealt, with “BAHAR” written in capital letters on the table. Bettors can predict whether a card with the same value as the “joker” card will be dealt to this side of the table. 1.10. Betting round – a period of time, measured with a countdown, during which bets are accepted. One game includes two betting rounds.
1.11. Cut card – a special plastic card that is not used in the game itself; it is only used to cover the bottom card of the deck after shuffling so that it cannot be seen.
1.12. Bet – an outcome or condition, chosen from the list of markets by the bettor, which they believe will match the actual result of the game.
1.13. Stake – the amount of money that the bettor offers to the bookmaker, which is multiplied by the odds to determine the amount of winnings awarded in the event that their bet or bets win.
1.14. Current game – a round of the game on which bets can be placed at the current moment. A countdown to the next card draw in either round of this game is shown on the broadcast monitor.
1.15. Upcoming games – rounds of the game on which bets can be placed at the current moment, but which will only take place after the current game or others following it.
1.16. Bet slip – an electronic or printed document confirming the transaction (bet) concluded between the bettor and the bookmaker on one or more bets. The bet slip contains the following details: date, time, bet slip number, information about the bets, total stake, overall odds, type of bet (single, accumulator, or system), etc. Bets on the current game and/or upcoming games of the same type can be added to the bet slip, as can bets on other games.
1.17. Standard bet slip – a bet slip on which the bets, odds, and winnings are calculated according to the rules for single bets.
1.18. Combination bet slip – a bet slip on which the bets, odds, and winnings are calculated according to the rules for accumulator or system bets. 1.19. Single – a way of calculating a bet slip where the total winnings are determined by simply adding up the winnings from each bet on the bet slip. 1.20. Accumulator – a way of calculating a combination bet slip where the total winnings are determined by multiplying the overall stake on the bet slip by the overall odds, which are in turn calculated by multiplying the odds of the constituent bets, provided that all the bets win.
1.21. List of Markets – a full list of all the markets offered to bettors which includes the following information: market code, market name (winning conditions), and odds. Bets on the game are accepted according to the outcomes offered in the list of markets.
1.22. Outcome – one of the options in the list of markets. This could be an exact result or a condition that must be met that allows the bettor to predict the result of the game with a certain level of probability, which is expressed in the size of the odds for this outcome.
1.23. Market code – a unique number included in the printed list of markets or on the monitor showing the broadcast and used to identify a particular market in the betting software.
1.24. Jackpot – a potential bonus available in addition to the bet slip winnings which is awarded at random. The current jackpot amount is displayed on the game broadcast monitor and can be won in any game.
1.25. Mega Jackpot – a potential bonus available in addition to the bet slip winnings which is larger than a regular jackpot. It is awarded at random, but less frequently than the regular jackpot. The current mega jackpot amount is displayed on the game broadcast monitor and can be won in any game.
1.26. Andar Bahar Jackpot – a potential bonus available in addition to the bet slip winnings which is awarded at random and consists of contributions from bets placed by all bettors, but only from those placed in Andar Bahar games.
- RULES OF THE GAME:
2.1. The game consists of two stages. In the first stage, the “joker” card is dealt. In the second stage, cards are dealt one by one to the Andar and Bahar sides alternately until a card with the same value as the “joker” card is dealt.
2.2. How the cards are dealt:
2.2.1. After shuffling the cards, the dealer deals one (1) card face up on the table. This is the “joker” card.
2.2.2. Once the “joker” card has been dealt, the dealer begins to deal one (1) card each to the Andar and Bahar sides alternately, starting with the Andar side.
2.2.3. Once a card with the same value as the “joker” card is dealt, the game ends, the winner is determined, and the next game begins.
2.3. The aim of the game is to guess whether a card with the same value as the “joker” card will be dealt to the Andar or the Bahar side.
2.3.1. The game has only two possible outcomes: ANDAR to win or BAHAR to win. Andar Bahar cannot end in a draw.
2.3.2. During the first betting round, bettors can also predict the color of the “joker” card, and whether the value of the “joker” card will be over, under, or exactly seven (7).
2.3.2.1. For a bet on “under 7” to win, the “joker” card must have one of the following values: A = ace, 2 = two, 3 = three, 4 = four, 5 = five, 6 = six. 2.3.2.2. For a bet on “over 7” to win, the “joker” card must have one of the following values: 8 = eight, 9 = nine, 10 = ten, J = jack, Q = queen, K = king. 2.3.2.3. For a bet on “exactly 7” to win, the “joker” card must have a value of 7 = seven.
2.4. The “joker” card is not taken into account when counting the number of cards dealt before a card matching the "joker" card's value is dealt to the Andar or Bahar side.
2.5. Each game includes two betting rounds for submitting standard and/or combination bet slips for participation.
2.5.1. It is possible to place more than one bet on the current game using the same bet slip. Bettors can place several bets on the same game using a standard bet slip only.
2.5.2. During the betting rounds for a game, bettors can add one outcome for any upcoming Andar Bahar games to a combination bet slip in addition to bets on the current game; however, only one bet per game is permitted.
2.5.3. During the betting round for the current Andar Bahar game, bettors can add several bets for any other Andar Bahar games or other TVBet games to a combination bet slip; however, only one bet per game is permitted, and the countdown to the start of the LIVE broadcasts of these games must be taken into account to ensure that the outcomes included are still valid when the bet slip is submitted.
2.5.4. Bets on different rounds of the same game cannot be combined.
2.6. The total winnings from a combination bet slip are calculated by multiplying the overall accumulator odds by the total stake.
2.7. If the results of any game included in a combination bet slip are voided for technical or other reasons, the odds for all bets on this game are changed to one (1.000) and are included in the calculation of the new overall odds for the bet slip.
2.8. When the jackpot is won, the winner is notified by a message on their bet slip and in the broadcast.
2.8.1. The jackpot can only be won by a bettor with a winning bet slip.
2.8.2. The winnings from the jackpot are added to the amount to be paid out for the winning bet slip.
2.9. Game parameters that are regulated by the betting company:
2.9.1. Jackpot management
2.9.2. The maximum and minimum stake, the maximum payout for each bet slip or bet, and other financial limits
2.9.3. Odds in the list of markets and changes to these odds.
- GAME PROCEDURE:
3.1. First betting round. At this point, the dealer shuffles the cards. At this stage, bets can be placed on any of the outcomes offered in the list of markets. Once the betting round ends, the dealer deals the “joker” card face up on the table.
3.2. Second betting round. The “Joker” card is already on the table. At this stage, bets can be placed on Andar or Bahar to win, on the color of the winning card, and on the number of cards that will be dealt before a card with the same value as the “joker” card appears. At the end of the betting round, the dealer begins to deal one (1) card each to the Andar and Bahar sides alternately, starting with the Andar side. Once a card with the same value as the “joker” card is dealt, the dealer announces the winner, takes the remaining cards from the deck and shows them on the table, then collects the cards, shuffles them, and starts a new game.
- SPECIAL CASES:
4.1. Voided games (results). A game or its result may be voided if:
4.1.1. the scanner cannot read a card, or the scanner readings do not match the card on the table;
4.1.2. there are technical issues, including errors on the part of the dealer, internet connection problems, or technical faults in the studio.
4.1.2.1. Errors on the part of the dealer which may cause a game to be voided:
4.1.2.1.1. a card (or cards) is (are) marked or damaged;
4.1.2.1.2. due to an error on the part of the dealer, a card (or cards) falls (fall) off the table or is (are) not visible on the screen;
4.1.2.1.3. due to improper shuffling, a card (or cards) appears (appear) face up in the deck and the number (image) is visible;
4.1.2.1.4. the dealer incorrectly scans a card (or cards) and as a result, the scanner readings do not match the card (or cards) on the table.
4.1.4. If the results of a game are voided, all bets on the game in question are voided and refunded to bettors (settled at odds of one (1.000)).
4.2. "Burning" cards. If the dealer draws a card from the shoe during a betting round and, by doing so, reveals the face of that card to bettors, this card is "burned" and cannot be used in that game. The dealer will make this known to the bettors and place the card face down on their right-hand side. Once the betting round has ended, the dealer will draw the next card from the shoe and continue the game.
4.3. Discrepancies between the broadcast of a game and the information on a bet slip accepted on that same round of the game (different odds, a winning or losing hand declared incorrectly) are considered technical errors. Bets placed on such a game will be considered void if the bettor can provide sufficient evidence of an error in the broadcast (such as a photo or video clip).
4.4. Technical problems with the finance channel broadcast or an incorrect time being shown on the clock on the wall of the studio are not grounds for voiding the results of a game and serve only as additional evidence that the game is being broadcast live.
- ORGANIZATION OF THE GAME:
5.1. Games are held live, 24 hours a day, with maintenance breaks.
5.1.1. TVBet has the right to change the duration of the betting rounds in a game.
5.1.2. Scheduled maintenance works are carried out every Tuesday (7:00–8:00 GMT +1).
- CARDS AND THE DECK:
6.1. If one or more cards fall off the table or disappear from the bettors' view, the deck is replaced.
6.2. The deck is replaced if one or more cards are marked or damaged.
6.3. The game uses a standard deck of 52 (fifty-two) cards. Each card has a unique bar code which is scanned when the card is dealt using a scanner built into the table.
- EQUIPMENT USED IN THE GAME:
7.1. A standard deck of 52 (fifty-two) cards
7.2. A cut card
7.3. A table with a place marked out for the “joker” card, along with the words ANDAR and BAHAR with a horizontal line between them. 7.4. A card shoe 7.5. A scanner is built into the table
7.6. A signal bell for the dealer
- LIST OF MARKETS AND ODDS:
A List of All Markets and odds is available within the game