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Understanding Matka Categories

Our application features multiple variation formats for playing, each offering distinct odds.

Single Digit

Choose a single number from 0 to 9. Win if it matches the open or close outcome.

Payout Rate10/- wins 95/- (9.5x)

Jodi Digit

Select a two-digit number from 00 to 99 representing the combined open and close results.

Payout Rate10/- wins 950/- (95x)

Single Pana

Predict a three-digit card combination (e.g. 123) where all digits are unique and add up to the single outcome.

Payout Rate10/- wins 1500/- (150x)

Double Pana

Predict a three-digit card combination with one repeating digit (e.g. 112).

Payout Rate10/- wins 3000/- (300x)

Triple Pana

Predict a three-digit card combination with all three repeating digits (e.g. 111).

Payout Rate10/- wins 7000/- (700x)

Half Sangam

Combine a Single Digit open outcome with a Pana close outcome, or vice versa.

Payout Rate10/- wins 10000/- (1000x)

Full Sangam

Precisely combine the open Pana with the close Pana.

Payout Rate10/- wins 100000/- (10000x)

💡 Matka Game Rules & Pointers

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How To Play Matka Card Game?

Follow these simple matka rules and instructions to know how to play the game from start to end:

1.Matka card game is played between 2 to 6 players with 2 decks of cards. Each player is dealt with 13 cards and a random card is selected as wild joker or joker card of the game.
2.The player has to draw and discard cards to form valid sets and sequences of the 13 cards in hand where player can also use wild joker or printed joker of the deck to make impure sequence and sets.
3.As per indian matka rules, once a player arranged 13 cards in valid 2 sequences including 1 pure sequence and more groups (sequences or sets), one can make a declaration and win the game.

The Objective Of Matka

In matka, the cards in each suit rank low to high starting with Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen and King. Ace, Jack, Queen and King each has 10 points. The remaining cards have value equal to their face value. For example, 5 cards will have 5 points and so on.

The objective of matka card game is to arrange the 13 cards in valid sets and sequences. To win the game you need to make minimum 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence and rest can be any valid sequence or sets. Without a pure sequence you cannot make a valid matka declaration. This is one of the most important matka rules.

How to Form Sequences?

In matka, a sequence is a group of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. There are two types of sequences that are formed; a pure sequence and an impure sequence. To win the game of matka you need at least one pure sequence in your matka hand.

Pure Sequence

A pure sequence is a group of three or more cards of the same suit, placed in consecutive order. To form a pure sequence in matka card game, a player cannot use any Joker or wild card.

1. 5♥ 6♥ 7♥ (Pure sequence with three cards and there is no Joker or wild card used)
2. 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 6♠ (Pure sequence with four cards. There is no use of Joker or wild cards here.)

Impure Sequence

An impure sequence is a group of three or more cards of the same suit with one or more Joker card used.

1. 6♦ 7♦ Q♣ 9♦ (Here Q♣ has been used as a wild Joker replacing 8♦ to form an impure sequence.)
2. 5♠ Q♥ 7♠ 8♠ PJ (Impure sequence with Q♥ as wild joker that is replacing 6♠ and the Printed Joker is replacing 9♠.)

Guidelines For Valid Matka Declaration

Use this quick reference breakdown for forming 13-card hand sequences and sets:

FeaturePure SequenceImpure SequenceSet 1 & Set 2
RequirementCOMPULSORY to makeNOT COMPULSORY (Fulfills minimum 2 sequence rule)NOT COMPULSORY (Fulfills 13-card grouping)
Card Count3 or More Cards3 or More Cards3, 4, or More Cards
StructureSAME SUIT in sequential orderSAME SUIT in sequential order with Wild/Printed JokerSAME VALUE & DIFFERENT SUIT (e.g. 5♠ 5♥ 5♦)
Joker UsageCANNOT USE Joker or Wild CardCAN USE Joker or Wild CardCAN USE Joker or Wild Card

Example Valid 13-Card Grouping:

  • Pure Sequence: 3♦ 4♦ 5♦ 6♦ (4 cards)
  • Impure Sequence: A♥ 8♣ 3♥ (where 8♣ acts as a Wild Joker replacing 2♥)
  • Set 1: K♥ K♠ K♣ (3 cards)
  • Set 2: 5♦ 5♥ PJ (Printed Joker replacing 5♣)

How to Form Sets?

A set is a group of three or more cards of the same value but of different suits. When you are forming sets, you can use wild card and Jokers.

Examples of sets

  • A♥ A♣ A♦ (In this set, all the Ace are of different suits, make a valid set.)
  • 8♦ 8♠ 8♣ 8♥ (Matka set is formed with four 8 cards of different suits.)
  • 9♦ Q♣ 9♠ 9♥ (Here Q♣ has been used as wild joker replacing 9♠ to make set.)
  • 5♦ 5♣ PJ (Printed joker replacing 5♥ to make set.)
  • 5♦ 5♣ Q♣ PJ (Here Q♣ has been used as wild joker replacing 5♠ & Printed joker replacing 5♥ to make set.)
  • 5♦ 5♣ PJ Q♥ Q♣ (This is a set of 5 cards with Printed joker & Q♥ as wild joker replacing 5♠ 5♥ and one more wild joker Q♣ to complete 13 cards grouping.)
Typical Example: 2♥ 3♥ 4♥ 5♥ | 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ 8♣ | 5♦ 5♣ PJ Q♥ Q♣ (Set of 5 cards is made to complete the grouping of 13 cards and make a valid declaration)

Note: The set is formed with same card of different suits. However, you can’t use two or more cards of the same suit. This is taken as an invalid declaration. Also, note that a set can have more than four cards. So, if you have a set of four cards and you are using an additional Joker, then in total it becomes a 5 cards group and still be a valid set. At no given time, the hand can have more than 13 cards.

Examples of invalid set:
1. Q♥ Q♥ Q♦ (There are two Qs of the same suit ♥ making it an invalid set.)
2. 7♣ 7♥ 7♦ 7♣ Q♥ (It has two 7 spades of the same suit. The wild card Q♥ as the fifth card is valid but having two 7♠ is making it invalid.)

How Points Are Calculated?

Card Values

CardsValue
High value cards Ace, King, Queen, Jack10 points each
Joker and Wild Cards0 points
Other cards (2-10)Face value same as card digit
Example: 8♥, 9♥, 10♥8 points, 9 points, 10 points

Losing Player Points

ConditionPoints Calculated
No 2 sequences formed (including a pure sequence)Value of all cards is added, capped at 80 points
Formed 2 sequences (including a pure sequence)Only the value of unmatched/ungrouped cards is calculated
Wrong Declaration80 points
First Drop20 points
Middle Drop40 points
3 Consecutive MissesConsidered as middle drop with 40 points loss
Leave TableIf player leaves after picking from closed deck, it is considered middle drop (40 pts). If no cards have been picked, it is taken as first drop (20 pts).

Examples of Points Calculation With Winning Amount

Here is an example setup with 6 players on a table, with a Wild Joker of Q♦:

PlayerHand FormedPoints Calculated
Player 12♥ 3♥ 4♥ | 5♣ 6♣ Q♦ | 8♦ 8♣ 5♠ | 2♦ 2♣ | K♣ Q♣Has 2 sequences (1 pure, 1 impure). Points of unmatched cards only = 45
Player 24♠ 4♥ 4♣ | 4♦ 5♦ Q♦ | 3♣ 7♣ 8♣ | Q♥ K♦ | 10♣ 9♣No 2 sequences (missing pure sequence). Points of all cards = 68
Player 33♥ 4♥ 5♥ | 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ Q♦ | 8♦ 5♣ | 2♦ 2♣ 2♥ | K♣Has 2 sequences (1 pure, 1 impure) and 1 set. Points of unmatched cards only = 23
Player 4A♥ 4♥ 5♥ | 5♣ 6♣ 10♣ J♦ | 8♦ 5♣ | 2♦ 2♣ Q♥ | K♣First Drop with a loss of 20 points
Player 54♠ 4♥ 4♣ | 4♦ 5♦ Q♦ | A♣ 7♣ 8♣ | Q♥ K♦ | J♣ 9♣3 consecutive misses = 40 points
Player 62♥ 3♥ 4♥ | 5♣ 6♣ 7♣ Q♦ | 5♦ 5♣ 5♥ | 2♦ 2♣ 2♥WINNER (0 points)

How Are Your Winnings Calculated In Cash Games?

A. Points Matka Winnings

Based on a pre-decided value per point. The winner wins the cash amount lost by opponents minus fees.

Winning Cash = (Sum of all points of opponents) x (Rupee value of the point) - Laila777 Fee

Example: 6 players playing points matka at a Rs. 4 point-value table. Opponents lose 45, 78, 23, 20, and 40 points. Winnings = 4 x (45+78+23+20+40) = Rs. 824 (minus Laila777 fees).

B. Pool Matka Winnings

Calculated directly from the total entry pool minus platform fees.

Winnings = (Entry Fee) x (Number of Players) - Laila777 fees

Example: 5 players join a Rs. 50 entry fee table. Total prize pool = Rs. 250. Winner wins Rs. 250 (minus Laila777 fees).

C. Deals Matka Winnings

The winner wins all points converted to chips at the end of each deal.

Winnings = Sum of points of all opponents (assuming 1 chip = 1 point)

Example: 6 players table. Player 5 declares. Opponents lose with 10, 20, 30, 35, and 40 points respectively. Winner gains = 10 + 20 + 30 + 35 + 40 = 135 chips.

Quick Tips To Win The Matka Card Game

Just as it’s important to know the matka rules, it is also necessary to play carefully and with focus. Here are quick tips to win the matka game and stay a step ahead of your competitors:

  • Form the pure sequence at the very beginning of the game. Without a pure sequence, a player cannot make a declaration.
  • Discard cards with high points like Ace, Jack, Queen and King. Replace these cards with Joker or Wild Cards. It reduces the point load, in case you lose the game.
  • As much as possible, avoid picking from the discard pile. It gives away what hand you are trying to form.
  • Look out for smart cards. For example, a 7 of any suit can work with 5 and 6 of the same suit and also 8 and 9 of the same suit.
  • Jokers play an important role in matka. Try using them to replace high value cards. Remember, Joker and wild cards cannot be used to form pure sequence.
  • When you are ready to make a declaration, check and recheck your cards and then press the button. An invalid declaration can turn even a winning game into a complete loss.

Common Terms Used In Matka Rules

Here are some common terms of Indian Matka that every player needs to know before he starts playing:

What is a Matka Table?

It is the table where the game of matka is played. Every matka table can sit two to six players for each game.

What is Joker and Wild Cards?

In each matka deck there is a Printed Joker and there is a Wild Card that is selected at random at the beginning of the game. The role of both these types of card is the same. Jokers are used to form sets and impure sequences. A Joker card can replace the desired number when forming the groups. This is a valid formation in a matka game.

What is Draw and Discard?

In all Matka games, each player is dealt 13 cards. Additionally, there are 2 stacks from which each player can select cards, thereby drawing a card. Once a player draws a card, he has to get rid of one card - this is called discarding.

What is Sorting of Cards?

Sorting of cards are done at the beginning of the game. This is done to arrange your cards to help you form your sets and sequences reducing the probability of mixing the cards. Once, the cards are displayed, you can hit the Sort button and start playing.

What is a Drop?

When a player decides to leave the game table at the start or middle of the matka game, it is a drop. The act is withdrawing from the game as a personal decision. The first drop=20 points; middle drop= 40 points and last drop and maximum point loss is 80 points. In case of Pool matka, if a player drops in 101 pool, the score is 20. In case, it is 201 pool matka, the drop score is 25. In a game, where it is best of 2 and best of 3 is played, then a drop is not allowed.

What are Cash Tournaments?

Cash tournaments are those that are played for Real Cash and have Real Cash Prizes (in INR). These tournaments run 24x7 and are conducted in a knock-out style. To play any of the cash games, the player has to add Cash to their Laila777 account.

How do I Join a Tournament?

Go to 'Tournaments' in the top navigation panel. Now, select the type of Tournament you wish to play. In the corresponding Tournament List, click on any of the Open tournaments that you wish to join. Finally, click on the blinking Join This Tournament button under Tournament Details.

What is an Invalid Declaration?

An invalid declaration happens in matka card game when the player presses the Declaration button, but the cards are not in valid sequences and sets. Therefore, the player will lose the game and the competitor will automatically be declared as the winner.

A. Wrong Declaration with Invalid Sets:
• Example 1: 10♠ 10♠ 10♦ 10♣ Q♥ (A set can have 3 cards or more, however a set needs to be formed with cards of the same value and different suits. In this situation, the Wild Joker (Queen of Hearts) card was added and that became the fifth card, which is valid as per rules, however the group consist of 2 cards of the same suit making it a wrong declaration.)
• Example 2: K♥ K♥ K♦ (In this set, there are 3 cards which is well within the minimum limit. Also, a set consists of cards of the same face value but has to be of different suits. The set cannot have more than one card of the same suit. In this example, the set consists of two cards of the same suit and that makes it a wrong declaration.)
B. Wrong Declaration with Invalid Sequences:
• Example 1: 10♠ 10♥ 10♦ 10♣ | 5♠ 5♥ 5♦ | 6♣ 6♥ 6♠ | 9♥ 9♦ Joker (A valid declaration requires 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence i.e. sequence without joker and the other can be pure or impure sequence i.e. sequence with or without joker. However, in the given example there is neither sequence made making it an invalid declaration.)
• Example 2: K♥ K♣ K♦ | 6♥ 7♥ Joker | 9♣ 10♣ J♣ Joker | 5♣ 5♥ 5♦ (A valid declaration must have 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence i.e. sequence without joker and the other can be pure or impure sequence i.e. sequence with or without joker. This example shows that there are 2 sequences, but both are impure sequence i.e. sequence with joker and the pure sequence is not there. It is compulsory to have a pure sequence before you make a declaration.)
• Example 3: Q♥ Q♣ Q♦ | 6♥ 7♥ 8♥ 9♥ | 5♣ 5♥ 5♦ | 10♠ 10♥ 10♦ (Sequences are very important for a matka card game and you need minimum 2 sequences, out of which one needs to be pure sequence and the other can be pure or impure sequence to win the game. In this example, there is a pure sequence, however the 2nd sequence is missing and hence it is an invalid declaration.)

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