Shandar Andar Bahar from OnAir Entertainment

The below very colourful table is Shandar Andar Bahar from OnAir Entertainment.

It’s not the first live Andar Bahar table we’ve seen. Playtech, Ezugi and Pragmatic have been taking bets on their respective tables for some time now, as have Evolution with their Super Andar Bahar table that comes with random multipliers.

But Shandar Andar Bahar is definitely the most colourful. And the competition isn’t exactly drab! 

This table would stand out in Jaipur in the middle of Holi.

Presentation aside, it also introduces a couple of new side bets, most notably the Shandar 5.

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Quick Recap on Andar Bahar

The main game, and indeed most of the side bets on this table are identical to other live Andar Bahar tables. But a quick recap doesn’t hurt.

The game begins with a main card (or Joker) being drawn (7) in the below example.

Cards are then dealt to the Andar and Bahar positions in turn (beginning with Andar) until a card of matching value comes out (suit doesn’t matter).

A winning Andar bet pays 0.9:1 (or 1.9x). Bahar pays even money (2x). It’s as easy as that.

The Side Bets

Let’ start with the side bets we’re familiar with from earlier introduced tables…

• Andar first: Andar wins with first dealt card. Pays 15:1 (16x)
• Bahar first: Bahar wins with first dealt card. Pays 15.5:1 (16.5x)
• How many cards dealt: How many cards in total are dealt to produce a match. See the number ranges and applicable payouts on the above bet map.

Next the new side bets, starting with the not so exciting…

• Suited Andar: Andar wins with correct suit. Pays 3:1 (4x)
• Bahar first: Bahar wins with correct suit. Pays 3:1 (4x)
• Exact 11: 11 cards in total to produce a match. Pays 24:1 (25x)

And finally the Shandar 5 side bet, the game’s namesake which OnAir are clearly quite excited about. Here you are betting on a 5 card poker combination made up of the first 5 cards drawn including the main card.

Shandar 5 payouts are as follows:

• For a Straight Flush: 500:1
• For a Full House: 250:1
• For a Flush: 150:1
• For a Straight: 50:1
• For a 3 of a Kind: 30:1

Return to Player Rates

The main game’s RTP is identical to all other live Andar Bahar tables.

• Andar: 97.85%
• Bahar: 97%

Also, like all the other tables, the top paying bet is a side bet. Take the 16-25 cards side bet for a 98.1% RTP.

The hyped Shandar 5 side bet returns a semi-respectable 96.6%.

If you take any of the other side bets you’re diving into 94% range and being very charitable toward your chosen casino.

Where to Play Shandar Andar Bahar

Betway, Betvictor, Royal Vegas and any other live casinos carrying games from OnAir Entertainment.