Amar Akbar Anthony
A one-card Indian-themed game: bet on which card group is drawn; the main bets carry an edge of about 3.1%.
- House edge 3.08%
- Luck only
- Any number of players bet on the same card; no player hands are played
- Short: betting windows of about 8 seconds are described, followed by a single card
Information only. 18+. The house edge means players lose on average over time.
Overview
Amar Akbar Anthony draws a single card from a 52-card deck each round. Amar covers Ace to 6, Akbar covers 7 to 10 and Anthony covers Jack, Queen and King. In the published version the three main bets return 2.10, 3.15 and 4.20 times the stake, which gives a house edge of about 3.08% on each.
Amar Akbar Anthony is a card-based casino game in which one card is drawn per round and players bet on which of three groups it will fall into. Amar covers the low cards (Ace to 6), Akbar the middle cards (7 to 10) and Anthony the court cards (Jack, Queen, King). The result is known as soon as the single card is revealed, so rounds are very short.
The game takes its name from the 1977 Hindi film of the same title, and the three groups carry the names of the film's three brothers. The casino game appears in the sources as a title released by a game developer in February 2025, so it is a recent product rather than a traditional card game, and Wikipedia has no article on the casino game. Its card groups are sized so that the lower the chance of a group, the higher its payout.
In the versions described by published provider and review pages, a countdown of a few seconds closes the betting, then a single card is drawn from a freshly shuffled 52-card deck using a random number generator; live-dealer table versions are also offered by some studios, but this could not be verified. Besides the three main bets, tables list side bets such as Odd/Even and Red/Black, and an optional Extra Bet that raises the stake by 50% in exchange for random multipliers. Payouts vary by provider.
- Origin
- Named after the 1977 Hindi film 'Amar Akbar Anthony'; the casino game was released in 2025 according to listing pages
- Deck
- One 52-card deck without jokers, shuffled after every round
- Amar
- Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6: 6 of 13 ranks (46.15%)
- Akbar
- 7, 8, 9 or 10: 4 of 13 ranks (30.77%)
- Anthony
- Jack, Queen or King: 3 of 13 ranks (23.08%)
- Published returns
- 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x the stake (stake included), as listed in provider pages
- House edge
- About 3.08% on each of the three main bets (return 96.92%); a 97% return is stated
- Extra Bet
- An optional bet that adds 50% to the stake for random multipliers on the main bets
How to play Amar Akbar Anthony
- 1Check the table rules first: the payouts and available side bets differ by provider.
- 2During the betting window, which is short (a few seconds), choose a bet: Amar, Akbar or Anthony, and optionally a side bet such as Odd/Even or Red/Black.
- 3If the table offers the Extra Bet, decide whether to add it. It increases the total stake by 50% and applies random multipliers; it is a separate feature with its own rules.
- 4When the countdown ends, bets are locked and the round cannot be changed.
- 5A single card is drawn from a freshly shuffled 52-card deck (by the dealer or by software, depending on the version).
- 6The card determines the winner: Ace to 6 is Amar, 7 to 10 is Akbar, and Jack, Queen or King is Anthony.
- 7Winning bets are paid at the table's multiplier and losing bets are collected. Side bets are settled from the same card.
- 8The deck is reshuffled and the next round begins.
Rules
- One card is drawn per round from a 52-card deck; the deck is shuffled after every round, so the chances are the same each time.
- Amar wins if the card is Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (24 of 52 cards).
- Akbar wins if the card is 7, 8, 9 or 10 (16 of 52 cards).
- Anthony wins if the card is Jack, Queen or King (12 of 52 cards).
- Only one of the three main bets can win in each round; there are no ties.
- In the published version, the three main bets are listed at 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x; a multiplier is the total return including the stake, which equals payouts of 1.10 to 1, 2.15 to 1 and 3.20 to 1.
- Odd/Even side bets are reported with Ace, 3, 5, 7, 9, Jack and King as odd (Jack = 11, King = 13) and 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and Queen as even (Queen = 12).
- Colour side bets are reported as Black (spades and clubs) and Red (hearts and diamonds).
- The Extra Bet is described as a bet that adds 50% to the wager and lets random multipliers of up to 6x (Amar), 7x (Akbar) and 8x (Anthony) apply; its exact rules were not found.
- Each bet has a maximum payout limit; a bet that could win more than the limit is reduced to the largest allowed amount.
- Bet limits, payouts and side bets vary by provider and casino.
Bets, payouts & house edge
| Bet | Pays | House edge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amar (Ace to 6) | 1.10 to 1 (2.10x return) | 3.08% | Wins 6 times in 13 (46.15%). |
| Akbar (7 to 10) | 2.15 to 1 (3.15x return) | 3.08% | Wins 4 times in 13 (30.77%). |
| Anthony (Jack, Queen, King) | 3.20 to 1 (4.20x return) | 3.08% | Wins 3 times in 13 (23.08%). |
| Odd (Ace, 3, 5, 7, 9, Jack, King) | Not verified | 0% at 0.86 to 1; any lower payout is an edge | Wins 7 times in 13 (53.85%). |
| Even (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, Queen) | Not verified | 0% at 1.17 to 1; any lower payout is an edge | Wins 6 times in 13 (46.15%). |
| Red or Black | Not verified | 0% at 1 to 1; any lower payout is an edge | Each wins 26 times in 52 (50%). |
| Suit (if offered) | Not verified | 0% at 3 to 1; any lower payout is an edge | Each suit wins 1 time in 4 (25%); whether a suit bet exists was not verified. |
| Extra Bet (50% extra stake, random multipliers) | Random multipliers up to 6x, 7x, 8x | Not calculated | Distribution of multipliers was not found, so no edge can be given. |
Payouts, commissions and side bets differ between providers and casinos. Always read the rules shown at the table or in the game before anything else.
How these numbers are worked out
Assumptions: one 52-card deck shuffled before the draw, so each rank has a probability of 1/13 and each suit 1/4 (the number of decks does not matter for a single card). Published multipliers of 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x are treated as total returns including the stake: only that reading matches the stated 97% return (if the multipliers excluded the stake, the return would be above 140%). Return for each bet = multiplier x probability: Amar 2.10 x 6/13 = 96.923%; Akbar 3.15 x 4/13 = 96.923%; Anthony 4.20 x 3/13 = 96.923%. House edge = 100% - 96.923% = 3.077% (about 3.08%) on each, which is close to the 97% return stated by the provider. Break-even payouts for the side bets are (1 - p) / p: Odd 0.857 to 1, Even 1.167 to 1, Red or Black 1 to 1, a suit 3 to 1; a side bet paying less than its break-even level has a house edge equal to 1 minus (payout + 1) x p. Payouts, side bets, the Extra Bet and the use of a live dealer versus a random number generator vary by provider and are described here as the common version only.
Tips for playing sensibly
The house edge means the player loses on average over time; on the three main bets it is about 3.08%, however you spread your stake.
All three main bets have the same edge: the larger multiplier on Anthony compensates for its lower chance (23.08%), so a higher payout is not better value, just rarer wins.
Treat the Extra Bet as a separate feature with a higher total stake, and read its rules before using it, since the multiplier odds were not published in the sources checked.
No betting system changes the odds: the deck is shuffled every round, so earlier cards say nothing about the next one.
Rounds are very quick, so losses can accumulate fast. Set a time and money limit before you play and stop when you reach it.
Never chase losses and never use money needed for living costs; treat any money spent as the cost of entertainment.
Gambling is for adults only (18+ or the legal age where you live). If it stops being fun, stop and contact a local support service.
Common myths
Myth Anthony is a better bet because it pays the most.
Truth Its payout is higher because it wins less often. At the published multipliers all three main bets have the same house edge of about 3.08%.
Myth If Amar has appeared several times, Akbar or Anthony is due.
Truth The deck is shuffled after every round, so each draw is independent and the chances are the same each time.
Myth Spreading bets over all three groups guarantees a profit.
Truth Equal stakes on all three groups return a different amount depending on which group is drawn, but on average they return about 96.9% of the total stake, so the player loses about 3.08% over time.
Myth The Extra Bet makes winning more likely.
Truth It raises the stake by 50% in exchange for random multipliers; it does not change which card is drawn.
Variants
Standard three-group version
One card per round, with Amar (Ace to 6), Akbar (7 to 10) and Anthony (Jack, Queen, King), listed at 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x.
Extra Bet version
A feature in which the player adds 50% to the stake to take part in random multiplier upgrades, for example up to 6x, 7x and 8x on the three groups.
Side-bet versions
Tables that add Odd/Even, Red/Black and possibly other single-card side bets; payouts vary by provider.
Live-dealer table versions
Versions in which a studio dealer draws the card on camera instead of software; reported by some listings but not verified here.
Glossary
- Amar
- The bet on the low cards, Ace to 6; the most likely of the three groups (46.15%).
- Akbar
- The bet on the middle cards, 7 to 10 (30.77%).
- Anthony
- The bet on the court cards, Jack, Queen and King; the least likely group (23.08%).
- Multiplier
- The number by which a winning stake is multiplied; it includes the original stake (2.10x means a bet of 10 units returns 21 units).
- Odd/Even
- A side bet on whether the rank number of the drawn card is odd or even, with Jack = 11, Queen = 12 and King = 13.
- Red/Black
- A side bet on the colour of the drawn card: hearts and diamonds are red, spades and clubs are black.
- Extra Bet
- An optional bet that adds 50% to the stake in return for random multiplier upgrades on the main bets.
- Random number generator (RNG)
- Software that produces unpredictable results, used in digital versions in place of a physical shuffled deck.
- House edge
- The average share of each bet kept by the operator over the long run, for example about 3.08 units per 100 units bet here.
- RTP (return to player)
- The average share of stakes returned over the long run; 100% minus the house edge, so about 96.9% for the main bets.
Amar Akbar Anthony FAQ
Which cards belong to Amar, Akbar and Anthony?
Amar covers Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Akbar covers 7, 8, 9 and 10. Anthony covers Jack, Queen and King. The groups are drawn from one 52-card deck, so Amar has 24 cards, Akbar 16 and Anthony 12.
What is the house edge in Amar Akbar Anthony?
At the published multipliers of 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x, the edge is about 3.08% on all three main bets, a return of roughly 96.9%. This matches the 97% return stated by the provider.
Why does Anthony pay more than Amar?
Because Anthony wins less often: 3 ranks out of 13 (23.08%) against 6 out of 13 (46.15%) for Amar. The payouts are set so that all three bets lose the same share of money on average.
Is Amar Akbar Anthony a live-dealer game?
The pages found describe a game that draws its card with a random number generator, released in 2025. Whether a live-dealer table version exists could not be verified; check the table you are looking at.
Can a strategy improve the odds?
No. The deck is shuffled before each round, so each round is independent. No betting system or pattern in earlier cards changes the odds, and the player loses on average over time.
What does the Extra Bet do?
It is described as an optional bet that raises the stake by 50% and gives a chance of random multipliers on the main bets, up to 6x, 7x or 8x. The multiplier odds were not found, so its house edge cannot be stated.
Do payouts and side bets differ between providers?
Yes. The 2.10x, 3.15x and 4.20x figures are those published for one version, and side bets such as Odd/Even and Red/Black have payouts that vary or were not published. Always read the rules of the specific table.
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