One thing to get clear before the rules: the casino versions of these games are not the social games you played with family. There is no opponent to bluff and no table talk. You are betting on which of two dealt sides wins, and the game is decided by the card distribution. That makes them fast, simple, and — on the main bets — among the better-value games in the lobby.
Teen Patti
Three cards per side. Hand ranking, strongest first: trail (three of a kind), pure sequence (straight flush), sequence (straight), colour (flush), pair, then high card. You back a side; the higher hand wins. Side bets on pair-or-better and specific patterns are offered alongside, and they carry noticeably higher edges than the main bet.
Andar Bahar
A single joker card is exposed, then cards are dealt alternately to the Andar (inside) and Bahar (outside) piles until one matches the joker's rank. You bet on which side the match lands. Because Andar receives the first card it wins slightly more often, which the game corrects for with a reduced payout or commission on that side — that correction is the house edge. Main bets are close to even money; the pattern and count side bets are not.
Dragon Tiger
The simplest of the three: one card to Dragon, one to Tiger, higher card wins. Effectively two-card baccarat, with a low edge on the main bets and rounds that finish in seconds. The tie bet pays a large multiple and carries a much larger edge — it is the one bet on the table worth systematically ignoring.
Which bets are worth making
| Dragon or Tiger (main) | Low edge, fast rounds. The sensible default. |
|---|---|
| Andar / Bahar (main) | Close to a coin flip with a small built-in correction. Fine. |
| Teen Patti main hand | Reasonable. The ranking does the work; no skill required. |
| Dragon Tiger — tie | Avoid. Large payout, much larger edge. |
| Pattern / count side bets | Avoid as a habit. They exist because the main bets are cheap and the house needs the margin somewhere. |
18+ These games run in seconds, which means a great many rounds per hour and the house edge applying that many times. A low edge is not a positive return. Set a deposit limit before you play. Limits and self-exclusion.
IC7 card games — FAQ
How does Teen Patti work on IC7?
In the casino format you are betting on hands rather than playing a social game against friends. Three cards are dealt to each side and the higher-ranked hand wins, with the ranking running trail (three of a kind), pure sequence, sequence, colour, pair, then high card. You bet on a side and, optionally, on side bets like pair-or-better.
What is the house edge on Andar Bahar?
The main Andar and Bahar bets are close to a coin flip, with a small edge built in — usually via a reduced payout on the side that is statistically favoured, or a commission. It is one of the lower-edge games in the lobby on the main bets. The side bets are a different story: they carry substantially higher edges and are where the game makes its money.
Is Dragon Tiger a good game to play?
On the main Dragon and Tiger bets, yes by casino standards — it is essentially a two-card baccarat with a low edge and very fast rounds. The tie bet is the trap: it pays large and carries a much higher house edge than either main bet. Consistent play on Dragon or Tiger and never the tie is the sensible line.
Is there a trick to win Teen Patti on IC7?
No. In the casino format you make one decision — which side to back — and the card ranking distribution is fixed. There is no bluffing opponent to read, because there is no opponent. Any site selling a Teen Patti winning formula is describing a social game that is not what IC7 deals.
Are these games live dealer or RNG?
IC7 carries both forms. Live versions have a human dealer on video from a studio and physical cards; instant-play versions are RNG-driven and run faster. The odds are broadly comparable; the live versions are slower, which in practice means fewer rounds per hour and less money through the edge.
Which side bets should I avoid?
As a rule, the ones with the biggest advertised payouts. Tie on Dragon Tiger, and the long-odds pattern bets on Andar Bahar and Teen Patti, all carry considerably higher house edges than the main bets sitting right next to them. The large number on the button is compensation for how rarely it pays.
Checked 2026-08-08 · 18+ only