Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.How to Play
2.1 Ante and Optional Side Bets
2.2 Dealing the Cards
2.3 Player Decisions
2.4 Dealer Qualification
2.5 Comparing Hands
3.Hand Rankings
4.Bonus Wagers
4.1 Pair Plus Payouts
4.2 Six-Card Bonus Payouts
5.House Edge and Strategy
5.1 Basic Game Analysis
5.2 Ante Bonus Analysis
5.3 Pair Plus Analysis
5.4 Six-Card Bonus Analysis
5.5 Optimal Playing Strategy
Introduction
Teen Patti, also known as Three-Card Poker, offers a fast-paced twist on traditional casino play: instead of competing directly against the dealer, you wager on whether Player A or Player B will receive the strongest three-card hand. The simplicity and excitement of placing bets on the best hand make Teen Patti a thrilling choice for both newcomers and seasoned gamblers.
How to Play
Ante and Optional Side Bets
- Ante Bet (Required): To join the game, each player places an Ante wager.
- Optional Side Bets: Players may also place one or both of the following side bets before cards are dealt:
- Pair Plus: Wins if your three-card hand contains at least one pair or better (payouts described below).
- Six-Card Bonus: Combines your three cards with the dealer’s three cards to form the best five-card poker hand (payouts described below).
Dealing the Cards
- The dealer distributes three face-down cards to each player and themselves.
- Players may look at their own cards but cannot see anyone else’s.
Player Decisions
- After viewing their hand, each player who placed an Ante must choose to Fold or Play.
- Fold: Forfeit the Ante bet and exit the round.
- Play: Place an additional wager equal to the original Ante.
Dealer Qualification
- The dealer reveals their own three-card hand.
- To qualify, the dealer must have at least a high Queen (Q) or better.
- Dealer Doesn’t Qualify: Ante bet wins even money; the Play bet pushes (returned to the player).
- Dealer Qualifies: Compare player vs. dealer hands (see next section).
Comparing Hands
- If the player’s hand ranks higher than the dealer’s, both Ante and Play bets pay even money.
- If the dealer’s hand is higher, both bets lose.
- If there is a tie, both bets push.
- Ante Bonus: If you Play and your hand is a Straight or better, you receive an Ante Bonus payout (regardless of the dealer’s hand).
Hand Rankings
From highest to lowest:
- Three of a Kind
- Straight Flush
- Straight
- Flush
- Pair
- High Card
Note: In Teen Patti, Three of a Kind outranks a Straight Flush.
Bonus Wagers
Pair Plus Payouts
Pays based solely on the player’s three-card hand. All payouts are “to one” (1:1) unless otherwise noted.
| Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Three Aces | 50 to 1 |
| Three of a Kind (2–K) | 40 to 1 |
| Straight Flush | 30 to 1 |
| Straight | 6 to 1 |
| Flush | 3 to 1 |
| One Pair | 1 to 1 |
Six-Card Bonus Payouts
Combines your three cards with the dealer’s three cards to form the best five-card hand. Payouts are “to one.”
| Hand | Payout |
| Royal Flush | 1000 to 1 |
| Straight Flush | 200 to 1 |
| Four of a Kind | 100 to 1 |
| Full House | 20 to 1 |
| Flush | 15 to 1 |
| Straight | 10 to 1 |
| Three of a Kind | 7 to 1 |
House Edge and Strategy
Basic Game Analysis
| Outcome | Payout | Combinations | Probability | Contribution |
| Win | +2 | 97,354,684 | 0.239101 | +0.478202 |
| Dealer Doesn’t Qualify | +1 | 85,493,652 | 0.209970 | +0.209970 |
| Push | 0 | 267,648 | 0.000657 | +0.000000 |
| Fold | –1 | 132,652,800 | 0.325792 | –0.325792 |
| Loss | –2 | 91,401,616 | 0.224480 | –0.448960 |
| Total | 407,170,400 | 1.000000 | –0.086580 |
Expected lose of 8.66% on Ante and Play before accounting for the Ante Bonus.
Ante Bonus Analysis
| Outcome | Payout | Combinations | Probability | Contribution |
| Three Aces | +5 | 4 | 0.000181 | 0.000905 |
| Three of a Kind | +4 | 48 | 0.002172 | 0.008688 |
| Straight Flush | +3 | 48 | 0.002172 | 0.006516 |
| Straight | +1 | 720 | 0.032579 | 0.032579 |
| Others | 0 | 21,280 | 0.962896 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 22,100 | 1.000000 | 0.048688 |
Average Ante Bonus return: +4.87%.
Combined House Edge
- Base game: –8.66%
- Ante Bonus: +4.87%
- Net House Edge: 3.79%
- Play Decision Rate: 67.42%
- Average Total Bet per Hand: 1.674 units
- Risk Factor (loss per total wager): 2.26%
Pair Plus Analysis
| Outcome | Payout | Combinations | Probability | Contribution |
| Three Aces | +50 | 4 | 0.000181 | 0.009050 |
| Three of a Kind | +40 | 48 | 0.002172 | 0.086878 |
| Straight Flush | +30 | 48 | 0.002172 | 0.065158 |
| Straight | +6 | 720 | 0.032579 | 0.195475 |
| Flush | +3 | 1,096 | 0.049593 | 0.148778 |
| One Pair | +1 | 3,744 | 0.169412 | 0.169412 |
| Others | –1 | 16,440 | 0.743891 | –0.743891 |
| Total | 22,100 | 1.000000 | –0.069140 |
House edge on Pair Plus: 6.91%.
Six-Card Bonus Analysis
| Outcome | Payout | Combinations | Probability | Contribution |
| Royal Flush | +1000 | 188 | 0.000009 | 0.009234 |
| Straight Flush | +200 | 1,656 | 0.000081 | 0.016268 |
| Four of a Kind | +100 | 14,664 | 0.000720 | 0.036014 |
| Full House | +20 | 165,984 | 0.008153 | 0.203826 |
| Flush | +15 | 205,792 | 0.010108 | 0.151626 |
| Straight | +10 | 361,620 | 0.017763 | 0.177626 |
| Three of a Kind | +7 | 732,160 | 0.035963 | 0.179817 |
| Others | –1 | 18,876,456 | 0.927202 | –0.927202 |
| Total | 20,358,520 | 1.000000 | –0.152790 |
House edge on Six-Card Bonus: 15.28%.
Optimal Playing Strategy
- Play with any hand Q-6-4 or better.
- Folding weaker hands reduces the casino’s edge and maximizes long-term expected value.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Teen Patti, detailed rules, bonus wagers, probability analyses, and playing strategy to help you make informed decisions and enjoy the game responsibly.