Ezugi’s live Andar Bahar is a dealer-run version of the Indian card game: the dealer turns up one card, the “Joker”, then deals cards alternately to the Andar and Bahar sides until one matches the Joker’s rank, and you bet on the side that gets the match. Ezugi adds eight side bets on how many cards the deal takes, and Evolution’s page for the game says a bet can win up to 120 times the stake. On the usual pay table the main bets cost about 2.15% (Andar at 0.9 to 1) and 3.00% (Bahar at 1 to 1), according to the Wizard of Odds.
The game is still in Ezugi’s games list as of October 2026, alongside Ultimate Andar Bahar and a Casino Marina Andar Bahar table. This review covers the table itself: rules, the side-bet pay table, what each bet costs, how it plays on a phone and where US players stand. For the history of the game and how it compares with other card games, see our Andar Bahar rules guide.
Ezugi Andar Bahar at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Studio | Ezugi, owned by Evolution since January 2019 |
| Deck | One standard 52-card deck (the deck the Wizard of Odds analyses) |
| Main bets | Andar or Bahar |
| Side bets | Eight, on how many cards are dealt before the match |
| Top payout | Up to 120x the stake (Evolution’s game page) |
| Main-bet house edge | About 2.15% on Andar at 0.9 to 1 and 3.00% on Bahar at 1 to 1 |
| Other Ezugi versions | Ultimate Andar Bahar, Casino Marina Andar Bahar |
| US availability | Not confirmed at any state-licensed US casino; not at the four offshore sites we review |
How Ezugi’s Andar Bahar Works
Ezugi describes the game as a prediction of which side, Andar or Bahar, will be dealt a card matching the initial Joker card. A round runs like this:
- The Joker. The dealer shows one card in the middle of the table. Only its rank matters; suits never do.
- Betting. You place a main bet on Andar or Bahar, and any side bets you want, before the timer runs out.
- The deal. Cards go face up, one at a time, alternately to the Andar side and the Bahar side.
- The match. As soon as a card of the Joker’s rank appears, the side it lands on wins.
- Settlement. Main bets on the winning side are paid, and side bets are settled on the number of cards it took.
The Joker is not a wild card, despite the name. The Wizard of Odds, which prefers to call it the Middle Card, notes that it only sets the rank the rest of the deal is trying to find. There are never ties: with three matching cards left among the remaining 51, the deal always ends on one side.
Main Bets: Payouts and House Edge
The side that gets the first card has a small built-in edge, because it gets the first chance to match. The Wizard of Odds puts it at 51.5006% against 48.4994%, which is why tables pay the first-dealt side slightly less than even money. The figures below assume a single deck with Andar dealt first, the version the Wizard of Odds analyses and the one most summaries of Ezugi’s table describe.
| Bet | Pays | Win probability | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andar (dealt first) | 0.9 to 1 | 51.50% | 2.15% |
| Andar (dealt first) | 0.85 to 1 | 51.50% | 4.72% |
| Bahar (dealt second) | 1 to 1 | 48.50% | 3.00% |
| Bahar (dealt second) | 0.95 to 1 | 48.50% | 5.43% |
Ezugi’s game page does not print the pay table, so open the table’s help screen and check two things before your first bet: which side receives the first card, and what each side pays. A trimmed payout of 0.85 or 0.95 to 1 roughly doubles the cost of that bet.
Ezugi Andar Bahar Side Bets
Ezugi says the game now comes with eight side bets, all on the same question: how many cards will be dealt before the match appears? The Wizard of Odds lists a set of eight ranges with these pays, and its top line, 119 to 1 on 41 or more cards, is exactly the “up to 120 times your stake” Evolution advertises once the returned stake is counted.
| Cards dealt after the Joker | Pays | Probability | House edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | 2.5 to 1 | 27.11% | 5.13% |
| 6 to 10 | 3.5 to 1 | 21.70% | 2.33% |
| 11 to 15 | 4.5 to 1 | 16.90% | 7.03% |
| 16 to 25 | 3.5 to 1 | 21.80% | 1.90% |
| 26 to 30 | 14 to 1 | 6.10% | 8.52% |
| 31 to 35 | 24 to 1 | 3.70% | 7.56% |
| 36 to 40 | 49 to 1 | 1.90% | 5.16% |
| 41 or more | 119 to 1 | 0.79% | 4.92% |
Two ranges stand out as cheap: 16 to 25 cards at 1.90% and 6 to 10 cards at 2.33%, both lower than the Bahar main bet. Treat that as true only if your table pays exactly these odds; side-bet tables vary between studios and casinos, and Ezugi does not publish its pay table on its website. Side bets are settled independently of the main bet, so you can win a side bet while losing on Andar or Bahar.
How long a round runs
On average the match arrives 13 cards after the Joker, and half of all rounds are over within 11 cards, according to the Wizard of Odds. About 21.6% of rounds go past 20 cards, and fewer than 1 in 100 go past 40. That spread is what the side-bet prices reflect: the long ranges pay big because they rarely happen.
Ultimate Andar Bahar and Other Versions
Ezugi’s games list shows three tables built on the same game: the standard Andar Bahar, Ultimate Andar Bahar and Casino Marina Andar Bahar. Ezugi uses the same description of the game, with its eight side bets, for the Casino Marina table. Evolution, Ezugi’s parent, also runs its own Super Andar Bahar, launched in April 2022, which adds random multipliers to card-count bets with a top win of 4,000x; it is a different product from Ezugi’s table. Our Andar Bahar guide covers Super Andar Bahar’s multipliers.
What Ezugi Andar Bahar Costs: A Worked Example
Expected loss is the amount wagered times the house edge. Play 100 rounds at $10 on the main bet and you put $1,000 in action:
| Bet every round | House edge | Expected loss on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Andar at 0.9 to 1 | 2.15% | about $21.50 |
| Bahar at 1 to 1 | 3.00% | about $30 |
| Side bet 11 to 15 cards | 7.03% | about $70 |
| Side bet 26 to 30 cards | 8.52% | about $85 |
A single round shows the swing. Suppose the Joker is the 7 of clubs and you have $10 on Andar plus $2 on the 6 to 10 side bet. The match lands on Andar with the ninth card dealt. Your Andar bet wins $9 (0.9 to 1) and your side bet wins $7 (3.5 to 1), so you collect $28 in total on $12 staked.
Strategy at the Table
- Back the side dealt first when it pays 0.9 to 1. At 2.15% it is the cheapest main bet.
- Read the pay table first. The same game can cost 2.15% or 5.43% depending on the payouts.
- Use side bets sparingly. Most cost between about 5% and 9%; the cheapest ranges only stay cheap at the pays shown above.
- Ignore streaks. Each round is a fresh shuffle; where the last match landed tells you nothing about the next one.
No betting system changes the house edge. Doubling after losses only raises the total you wager, and with it your expected loss. Our page on return to player explains why.
Playing on Mobile
Ezugi streams its live games to desktop and mobile browsers, and the Andar Bahar interface is built around a few large betting areas: Andar, Bahar and the side-bet strip. On a phone in portrait mode the video sits above the betting panel, and the card count and results history stay visible, which matters for a game where a round can run to 40 cards. A steady Wi-Fi or 5G connection avoids missed betting windows. Our mobile live casino guide has general tips.
Can US Players Play Ezugi Andar Bahar?
Ezugi has been part of Evolution since January 2019 (the deal was agreed in November 2018), and Evolution supplies only state-licensed US casinos. Ezugi returned to New Jersey in October 2025 with titles such as EZ Baccarat streamed from Evolution’s Atlantic City studio, and Evolution’s Grand Rapids studio in Michigan, opened in May 2026, carries Ezugi tables for Michigan players. Studios choose which titles to certify in each state, and we could not confirm a live Andar Bahar table at any state-licensed US casino as of October 2026. In the US, eight states have legalised online casinos; seven markets are live (NJ, PA, MI, WV, CT, DE, RI); Maine legalised a tribal-only market (LD 1164: became law without the governor’s signature in January 2026, effective 29 Jul 2026) that has not launched (Oct 2026).
The four offshore US-facing sites we review stream other studios: Bovada’s live tables are labelled Gold Tier Gaming and Dynamite Interactive, MyBookie uses VIG, BetOnline uses VIG and Fresh Deck Studios, and Ignition’s live lobby titles its tables “ViG” alongside Gold Tier Gaming (lobby checks, 6 October 2026). Those sites hold no US state licence, each excludes some states, there is no state regulator to complain to and your balance is not protected. None of them has a live Andar Bahar table. Bovada and Ignition list a digital (RNG) Andar Bahar from Qora, with one deck and $1 to $500 limits, which is a different product from Ezugi’s live game.
If you want a live card game with a similar pace that is easier to find, live baccarat has lower house edges on its main bets, and Dragon Tiger settles in a single card.
Gambling should stay entertainment. Set a budget and a time limit before you play, and if it stops being fun, free and confidential help is available around the clock at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) or ncpgambling.org. Our responsible gambling guide covers limits and self-exclusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Joker in Ezugi Andar Bahar?
It is the first card the dealer turns up. Its rank is the one the deal must match; it is not a wild card. The side that receives the next card of the same rank wins.
What does Andar Bahar pay at Ezugi?
On the usual pay table the side dealt first, Andar, pays 0.9 to 1 and Bahar pays 1 to 1. Side bets on the number of cards dealt pay up to 119 to 1, or 120 times the stake including the bet returned.
What is the house edge on Ezugi Andar Bahar?
About 2.15% on Andar at 0.9 to 1 and 3.00% on Bahar at 1 to 1, according to the Wizard of Odds. Side bets mostly cost between about 5% and 9%.
How many side bets does Ezugi Andar Bahar have?
Eight, all on how many cards are dealt before the match: 1 to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 15, 16 to 25, 26 to 30, 31 to 35, 36 to 40 and 41 or more.
Is Ezugi Andar Bahar rigged?
Each round is a fresh shuffle dealt on camera by a studio dealer, and the casino’s licence governs fairness. The game does carry a built-in house edge, so it cannot be beaten over time.
Can I play Ezugi Andar Bahar in the US?
We could not confirm a live Andar Bahar table at any state-licensed US casino as of October 2026, and none of Bovada, Ignition, MyBookie or BetOnline offers it.
Sources
- Ezugi: Andar Bahar game page (eight side bets)
- Ezugi: All games (Andar Bahar, Ultimate Andar Bahar, Casino Marina Andar Bahar listed, 9 Oct 2026)
- Evolution games site: Andar Bahar by Ezugi (win up to 120x)
- Wizard of Odds: Andar Bahar (probabilities, pay tables, side bets; updated 3 Aug 2026)
- Evolution: Evolution launches Super Andar Bahar (April 2022)
- Gambling Insider: Maine tribal online casinos, LD 1164
- NCPG: National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-MY-RESET
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