Game Shows review

Fan Tan: RTP, odds and how it works

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

Evolution offers Standard and Advanced bet views. 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: $0.20
Max. Bet: $10,000
Release year: 2021
Live game: Yes

Best bet 98.75% Results 1–4 Launched 2021

By Fiona Gallagher Updated Oct 6, 2026

RTP: 98.75% Best bet, Evolution
Bet range: $0.20–$10,000 Default table limits
Launched: 2021 Evolution

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

RTP and payouts: casino.org CasinoScores, matching Evolution's game page.

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.

Game	RTP	Min bet	Max bet	What sets it apart
Fan Tan	98.75%	$0.20	$10,000	Beads counted in fours
Super Andar Bahar	97.85%	$0.50	$10,000	Multipliers up to 4,000x
Lightning Dragon Tiger	–	$0	$2,000	20% fee, up to 1,280x
Teen Patti	96.63%	$0.50	$1,000	Indian three-card poker
Dragon Tiger	96.27%	$1.00	$5,000	One 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

Live Baccarat, Banker 98.94% · 50 rounds/h

RTP: Evolution. Rounds per hour are an assumption for the example; Evolution does not publish a pace for every table, and 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%	$1.00
Live Lightning Bac Bo	Evolution Gaming	98.94%	1.06%	$0.50
Live Bac Bo	Evolution Gaming	98.87%	1.13%	$0.50
Fan Tan	Evolution Gaming	98.75%	1.25%	$0.20
Live Football Studio Dice	Evolution Gaming	97.75%	2.25%	$1.00
Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Roulette	Playtech	97.29%	2.71%	$0.10
Live Spin A Win	Playtech	97.22%	2.78%	$0.10
Lightning Dice	Evolution Gaming	97%	3%	$0.50

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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