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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.
- 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
- 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.
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
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
back on average per $1,000 wagered
expected cost per $1,000 wagered
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 | 96.99% | – | $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.
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.
Bonus spots
Pay only when the bonus lands; long gaps are normal.
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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