Teen Patti

What is Teen Patti? 

Teen Patti, translating to “three cards” in English which is why it is also known as 3 Patti, is a popular card game widely played in India and South Asia. This exciting game requires strategic thinking and skill to win the pot. Teen Patti originated in India and has gained popularity throughout South Asia.

Players

• Teen Patti can be played with 3 to 6 players.

Deck

• Teen Patti utilizes a standard deck of 52 cards

Dealing and Betting

• Each player receives three cards face down
• Before dealing, players agree on a boot amount, which is collected from each participant which serves as the minimum stake placed in the pot.
• The game starts to the left of the dealer and progresses clockwise. After players receive their cards, they place bets on who they think has the best hand.
• Players can choose to bet without looking at their cards (blind) or after reviewing them (seen). 

Rounds

• Whenever a seen player is acting after another seen player and there are at least three players left in the game, the acting player can request a side-show with the previously acting player. If he accepts, both players will secretly show each other’s cards. The player with the worst hand ranking will then be eliminated while the game continues.
• Whenever players have folded or side-shows have occurred to leave only two players left in the game, one of the players can demand a final showdown.
• When played as a pot-limited game, an alternative showdown can occur once a pot-limit has been reached.

Hand rankings

• Best hand: Trail / Set / Trio. Three similar cards regardless of color or suit (for instance, A-A-A or 9-9-9 of a diamond, heart and spade)
• Second best hand: Pure Sequence / Straight Flush. Three consecutive cards of the same suit and color (for instance, A-2-3 of hearts or K-Q-J of clubs)
• Third best hand: Sequence / Run / Straight. Three consecutive cards of different suits (for instance, A-2-3 or K-Q-J of a spade, heart, and diamond)
• Fourth best hand: Color / Flush. Three cards of the same suit and color, but not in a sequence (for instance, A-K-K of hearts or 9-4-3 of spades)
• Fifth best hand: Pair. Two cards of the same rank regardless of color or suit (for instance A-A-9 or 5-5-J)
• Worst hand: High Card. Three cards that are not in a sequence, of the same value or the same suit (for instance, A-9-4 with two diamonds and one spade)

Teen Patti also holds cultural and religious significance, as a lot of Indians are used to the custom of coming together to play it during the time of Janmashtami and Shravan month.

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