Live Card Game · PS999
One joker card. Two sides. You pick Andar or Bahar. The dealer draws until a matching card appears. It's been played at family gatherings across the subcontinent for generations — now at PS999 with live dealers, instant rounds and PKR withdrawals via Easypaisa and JazzCash.
How to Play
Andar Bahar is one of the most straightforward card games ever invented. There is genuinely very little to memorise, which is probably why it's been a fixture at Pakistani and Indian households for so long. Here's the full sequence of a round at PS999.
The dealer draws one card from a freshly shuffled deck and places it face-up in the centre. This is the trump card — its rank is what every subsequent deal is trying to match.
Before any more cards are drawn, you place your bet on either Andar (left/inside) or Bahar (right/outside). That's the only decision you need to make the entire round.
The dealer now deals cards one by one, alternating between Andar and Bahar. The first card always goes to Andar. Each deal is face-up so every player can see the rank in real time.
As soon as a card matching the rank of the trump card lands on either side, the round is over. Whichever side received that matching card is the winner. Players who bet that side collect their payout.
PS999's Andar Bahar tables offer optional side bets — you can wager on the suit of the trump card, whether the match will happen in the first few cards, and other special outcomes for higher payouts.
| Bet Type | Payout | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Andar wins | 0.9 : 1 | Slight edge to Bahar |
| Bahar wins | 1 : 1 | Even money |
| Match in cards 1–5 | 3 : 1 | Side bet |
| Match in cards 6–10 | 2 : 1 | Side bet |
| Trump suit ♥ / ♦ | 1.5 : 1 | Before deal |
| Trump suit ♠ / ♣ | 1.5 : 1 | Before deal |
Percentages based on a standard 52-card deck with no jokers.
In Depth
Walk into any gathering across Pakistan, India or Bangladesh where a card game is being played for fun, and there's a reasonable chance it's Andar Bahar. The game is woven into the social fabric of the subcontinent in a way that most imported card games simply aren't. It's fast, it's social, it requires no deep strategy, and it gives everyone at the table something to root for with minimal explanation. PS999 has brought that same spirit online — with live dealers, real-time dealing and PKR payouts — and the response from Pakistani players has been strong.
What PS999 has done with Andar Bahar is keep everything that makes the game feel familiar and layer on the features that make online play more convenient than a physical table. You don't need friends to organise a session, you don't need a physical deck, and you're not limited to playing on Eid or at weddings. PS999's Andar Bahar tables run 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with professional dealers who speak naturally and keep the atmosphere light.
There are a few things that make Andar Bahar particularly well-suited to the Pakistani gaming audience. First, the learning curve is essentially zero. A player who has never seen the game in their life can understand the full ruleset in two minutes and place meaningful bets from the first round. There's no poker hand hierarchy to memorise, no baccarat third-card rules to track — just pick a side and watch the cards. This accessibility means players of all ages and experience levels can enjoy it together.
Second, the pace suits mobile gaming well. Each Andar Bahar round at PS999 takes roughly 30 to 60 seconds from trump card reveal to final match. You can play a meaningful number of rounds during a lunch break, during a commute, or during the ad breaks in a cricket match. The bite-sized round structure means PS999's Andar Bahar fits into Pakistani daily life rather than demanding long uninterrupted sessions.
Third, the bet is simple enough that attention stays on the social and visual experience rather than calculations. Watching the dealer reveal card after card, waiting to see if your side gets the match before the opponent does — that suspense is genuine, familiar and doesn't require you to hold complex information in your head.
PS999 offers both live dealer and RNG (random number generator) versions of Andar Bahar. Live dealer tables are streamed from a physical studio with a real dealer, a real physical deck of cards, and live video. The experience feels much closer to playing at an actual table — you can see the dealer's hands, watch each card turn over and follow the round in real time. For players who grew up playing Andar Bahar in person, the live dealer version at PS999 recreates that atmosphere convincingly.
The RNG version runs entirely by software. Results are generated instantly using a certified random number algorithm, and rounds resolve faster since there's no dealing animation to wait for. This version suits players who want maximum speed and aren't as focused on the live casino atmosphere. Both versions at PS999 are provably fair and carry the same base payout structure.
Andar Bahar is fundamentally a game of chance. Unlike poker, no amount of opponent reading or card calculation will reliably shift the odds in your favour. The house edge is small — around 3% on Bahar bets and closer to 3.5% on Andar bets — which means neither side offers a meaningful statistical advantage worth pursuing as a strategy. What experienced PS999 Andar Bahar players actually do is manage their session bankroll rather than trying to "beat" the game.
A practical approach is flat betting — betting the same amount each round regardless of recent outcomes. Avoid the temptation to increase your bet after a losing run on the assumption that a win is "due". In a 50/50 game, past results don't predict future ones. Some players also use the side bet options at PS999 sparingly — betting the main Andar or Bahar at a modest stake and adding a small side bet on an early match when the mood feels right. Side bets carry higher variance but also higher payouts, so they add a dimension without requiring you to stake more on the base game.
Above all, treat each Andar Bahar session at PS999 as entertainment with a set budget. Decide your session amount before you start, and if that amount is gone, close the table. Don't chase. The rounds come around quickly enough that there's always a temptation to play one more — having a pre-set limit is the most practical tool any Andar Bahar player can use.
Everything at PS999 is handled in Pakistani Rupees, which removes the friction that comes with platforms that require USD transactions. Deposit via Easypaisa, JazzCash, NayaPay, SadaPay, IBFT or Visa/Mastercard, and your balance is available to bet on Andar Bahar tables immediately. The minimum deposit is Rs 200 and the minimum bet per round is Rs 100 — making it genuinely accessible without requiring large upfront stakes.
When you're done playing and want to withdraw, the process is equally smooth. Request your withdrawal amount to Easypaisa or JazzCash and expect the PKR to appear in your mobile wallet within 15 minutes in most cases. PS999 doesn't charge withdrawal fees. If you use IBFT bank transfer the timeline may extend slightly but stays same-day. The consistency of these payment processing times is one of the things PS999 players mention most often when describing their experience.
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Rs 200 minimum. Funds arrive in seconds.
Browse live and RNG tables. Pick the stakes you're comfortable with.
Place your PKR bet before the dealing begins. Add a side bet if you want.
Winnings hit your PS999 wallet instantly. Withdraw to Easypaisa in <15 min.
Why PS999
PS999's Andar Bahar live tables are run by trained dealers in a real studio. The dealing is genuine, the atmosphere is relaxed and the stream quality is high enough to follow every card.
The PS999 Andar Bahar interface loads quickly on Pakistani 4G connections and works cleanly on any Android or iOS browser. No app needed, no lag, no dropped bets.
Winnings land in your PS999 wallet the moment a round ends. Withdraw to Easypaisa or JazzCash and expect PKR in your mobile wallet within 15 minutes, any time of day.
From entry-level tables with Rs 100 minimum bets to higher-stake live rooms, PS999 has Andar Bahar tables suited to every bankroll size. You're never stuck at a table that doesn't fit your session budget.
Add side bets on trump card suit, early match outcomes and more. Higher variance, higher payouts — completely optional but a nice way to spice up longer sessions.
All PS999 card games are audited for fairness. RNG results are independently certified and live tables use genuine physical cards. What you see is what you get, every round.
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Common Questions
Quick answers to what Pakistani players ask most about Andar Bahar at PS999.
Register at PS999 today, deposit from Rs 200 via Easypaisa or JazzCash and join the live Andar Bahar table — the trump card is already on the table.