Teen patti online: hand rankings and how a live round works
Teen patti is a three-card game from India. Online you will mostly meet it at a live dealer table, where you play your hand against the dealer's.
Teen patti ("three cards") is played with a normal 52-card deck and no jokers. Every hand has three cards, and the stronger hand wins. At home it is a betting game between friends. Online, the common version is a live dealer table: a real dealer deals on camera, you bet in a short time window, and your hand is compared with the dealer's.
Teen patti hand rankings, strongest first
| Rank | Hand | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail (set, trio): three of the same rank | A A A |
| 2 | Pure sequence: three in a row, same suit | 7 8 9 all hearts |
| 3 | Sequence (run): three in a row, mixed suits | 4 5 6 |
| 4 | Colour: three of the same suit, not in a row | K 9 4 all spades |
| 5 | Pair: two of the same rank | Q Q 5 |
| 6 | High card: none of the above | A J 7 |
If two hands have the same rank, the higher cards decide. A pair of kings beats a pair of queens, for example.
How a live teen patti round works
- The betting timer opens. You place your main bet, and side bets if the table offers them.
- The dealer deals the cards on camera.
- The hands are compared and the result is settled on screen in seconds.
Every live table has its own bet types, limits and payouts. They are listed in the rules or help screen inside the game. Read it once before you play, so you know what each bet pays.
Things to keep in mind
- Results are random. A run of wins or losses says nothing about the next hand.
- Side bets usually pay more because they hit less often.
- Decide your stake per round and your total budget before the timer starts.
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Questions readers ask
What is the best hand in teen patti?
A trail (also called a set or trio): three cards of the same rank. Three aces is the highest trail.
Is a pure sequence higher than a colour?
Yes. A pure sequence (three cards in a row, all one suit) beats a sequence, a colour, a pair and a high card. Only a trail beats it.
Can I play teen patti with real dealers?
Yes. Teen Patti Live is a live dealer table by Playtech Live, and it is on the game list of our partner site UBET FUN.