Start by identifying the version
The name Teen Patti covers more than one format. A traditional table compares players’ hands and uses a shared pot. A dealer-based product may compare a player with a dealer and add separate payout conditions. The same name does not establish the same rules, costs or probability of settlement.
Pagat — traditional Teen Patti rules and variants ↗Evolution — its dealer-based Teen Patti variant ↗This article explains hand terminology using card examples. It does not reproduce an operator’s full paytable or offer a place to play. For online activity in India, read the linked legal overview before treating a game description as permission.
The common traditional ranking
| Order | Category | Illustrative hand |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trail: three equal ranks | Q♣ Q♦ Q♥ |
| 2 | Pure sequence: consecutive ranks in one suit | 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ |
| 3 | Sequence: consecutive ranks, mixed suits | 6♣ 7♦ 8♥ |
| 4 | Colour: one suit, not a sequence | 2♠ 7♠ J♠ |
| 5 | Pair: two equal ranks | 9♣ 9♦ K♥ |
| 6 | High card: none of the above | 2♣ 7♦ J♥ |
These examples demonstrate categories, not a payout schedule. The ranking labels alone are not enough to resolve all ties. The treatment of aces, equal sequences and unusual local variants must be agreed or read from the specific rules.
Resolve a hand one question at a time
Consider 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ and Q♣ Q♦ Q♥. Under the traditional order above, the trail ranks higher. Compare 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ with 6♣ 7♦ 8♥: the first is a pure sequence; the second is a mixed-suit sequence. Comparing 2♠ 7♠ J♠ against 6♣ 7♦ 8♥ illustrates why a familiar five-card poker order should not be assumed.
For two hands in the same category, consult that version’s tie-breaking rule. Do not decide an ace-low sequence by guessing from a different game.
A small probability example
With a uniformly shuffled standard 52-card deck and no jokers, there are 52 × 51 × 50 ÷ 6 = 22,100 unordered three-card combinations. Three equal ranks can be selected in 13 × 4 = 52 ways. Their probability for one random hand is therefore 52 ÷ 22,100, approximately 0.2353%.
This counts hands; it does not calculate a player’s chance of winning a particular table. Opposing hands, shared information, rules and settlement conditions require a separate model.
What to read in a rule sheet
- Who is being compared: other players or the dealer?
- Which deck, jokers and ranking order apply?
- How are aces and exact ties handled?
- Are additional wagers governed by another paytable?
- Does the advertised RTP refer to one component or the whole product?
A result that is correctly ranked can still be misunderstood if its payout conditions differ. Keep the rules beside any calculation.
For the wider context, read our India online casino guide.
Common questions
Is Teen Patti identical to three-card poker?
No. Similar card counts do not establish identical rankings, player structure or payout rules.
Can a hand-ranking chart guarantee a win?
No. It explains how hands are classified; it does not control the cards or establish a profitable strategy.
Sources & notes
- Pagat — traditional Teen Patti rules and variants ↗
- Evolution — its dealer-based Teen Patti variant ↗
Sources checked 14 October 2026. Prepared with AI assistance and checked against the linked sources.
