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Fan Tan: RTP, odds and how it works

Fan Tan is Evolution's live version of the ancient Asian bead game: the dealer counts a heap of beads off in fours and the remainder, 1 to 4, decides the result.

Evolution offers a default and an advanced game view. It launched in September 2021.

Our verdict: The three-number Ssh bet returns most at 98.75%; the single-number Fan bet least at 96.25%.
Software
Evolution Gaming
Game type
Game Shows
RTP
98.75%
House edge
1.25%
Min. bet
0.2 USD
Max. Bet
10,000 USD
Release year
2021
Live game
Yes
Best bet 98.75% Results 1–4 Launched 2021
By Fiona Gallagher Updated Oct 20, 2026
RTP
98.75% Best bet, Evolution
Bet range
$0.20–$10,000 Default table limits
Launched
2021 Evolution

Where to play Fan Tan

Ranked casinos that carry Evolution's live games. The order and the offers update live; check that the casino accepts players from your country.

  1. #1
    Live casino offer 1,500 USD + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +148
    9.5 /10
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    Est. 2007
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    Live casino offer 1,600 USD + 150 FS
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    8.9 /10
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    Est. 2016
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  3. #3
    Live casino offer 1,000 EUR + 300 FS
    Neteller Skrill AstroPay +11
    8.2 /10
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    Est. 2020
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    Live casino offer No offer listed for your region
    UnionPay Tether Ali Pay +1
    8.2 /10
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    Live casino offer 1,000 USD + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard Neteller +13
    8.0 /10
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    Est. 2020
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    Live casino offer 2,000 EUR + 350 FS
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    8.5 /10
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RTP per bet

Fan Tan: RTP and house edge per bet

Bet Payout RTP House edge Cost per $100
Ssh (three numbers) 0.32:1 98.75% 1.25% $1.25
Kwok (two numbers) 0.95:1 97.5% 2.5% $2.50
Nim 1.90:1 97.5% 2.5% $2.50
Big/Small, Odd/Even 0.95:1 97.5% 2.5% $2.50
Fan (one number) 2.85:1 96.25% 3.75% $3.75

Payouts: Evolution's rules for this table. Each bet's RTP follows from its payout and the four equally likely results (1 to 4).

What the numbers mean

RTP 98.75% $987.50

back on average per $1,000 wagered

House edge 1.25% $12.50

expected cost per $1,000 wagered

Turnover 80×

times a balance can be wagered before the house edge has, on average, used it up

Versions

Fan Tan against Evolution's other card games

RTP and default limits of the closest Evolution versions on this site, as we list them.

GameRTPMin betMax betWhat sets it apart
Fan Tan 98.75%$0.20$10,000Beads counted in fours
Super Andar Bahar 97.85%$0.50$10,000Multipliers up to 4,000x
Lightning Dragon Tiger 96.99%–$2,00020% fee, up to 1,280x
Teen Patti 96.63%$0.50$1,000Indian three-card poker
Dragon Tiger 96.27%$1.00$5,000One card each

RTP: the best-bet figure verified for each game (sources on each game's page; – where none is published). Default limits: the figures we list on LiveCasinoRank. Features: Evolution's game pages. Casinos set their own limits on each table.

Cost per hour

What an hour of Fan Tan costs on average

Expected cost is stake per round × rounds per hour × house edge. Change the inputs in the calculator to match your own stake and pace.

Live Roulette 97.3% · 40 rounds/h
$11
Fan Tan 98.75% · 60 rounds/h
$7
Live Baccarat, Banker 98.94% · 50 rounds/h
$5

RTP: the listed figure for each game. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; real pace depends on the number of players.

Variance

How Fan Tan swings from round to round

Low number spots

Land most often and pay least.

Suits you if: Longer sessions on a small budget.

Bonus spots

Pay only when the bonus lands; long gaps are normal.

Suits you if: Players who accept long dry runs.

Limits

Fan Tan bet limits

The range below is the default we list for the game. Each casino sets its own limits, so the table in your lobby can start higher or stop lower.

Game Lowest min Highest max Range What it means
Fan Tan $0.20 $10,000

Default minimum and maximum bet: the figures we list for the game. Check the limits shown at the table before you play.

Fan Tan compared with similar games

Published Game Shows games on CasinoRank, best RTP first.

Game Software RTP House edge Min. bet
Sette e Mezzo Live Playtech 99.5% 0.5% 1 USD
Live Lightning Bac Bo Evolution Gaming 98.94% 1.06% 0.5 USD
Live Bac Bo Evolution Gaming 98.87% 1.13% 0.5 USD
Fan Tan Evolution Gaming 98.75% 1.25% 0.2 USD
Live Football Studio Dice Evolution Gaming 97.75% 2.25% 1 USD
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Roulette Playtech 97.29% 2.71% 0.1 USD
Live Spin A Win Playtech 97.22% 2.78% 0.1 USD
Adventures Beyond Wonderland Playtech 96.82% 3.18% 0.1 USD

RTP and bets listed for each game.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Fan Tan?

98.75% on the best bet. By bet, Ssh (three numbers): 98.75%; Kwok (two numbers): 97.50%; Nim: 97.50%; Big/Small, Odd/Even: 97.50%; Fan (one number): 96.25%.

Where can I play Fan Tan?

At casinos that carry Evolution's live games; the ranked list on this page shows them. Check that the casino accepts players from your country and that online casino play is legal where you live.

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