LEARN THE BASICS
OF SATTA MATKA
What is Matka?
Satta Matka is a numbers game popular in India and Arab countries. It was devised by Ratan Khatri in the 1960s, where three cards were drawn from a big pitcher (matka) and numbers announced.
Game Mechanics
Numbers are arranged in ascending order (called Pana/Patti). Today, Matka has evolved into a sophisticated numbers game with various betting options and combinations.
Learning Path
Understanding the basic concepts is essential for anyone interested in learning how to play and master the game mechanics.
Understanding Satta Matka
Satta Matka, simply known as Matka, is a numbers game that has captivated players for over 50+ years. The game's name originates from the practice of drawing three cards from a large pitcher (matka) and announcing numbers.
The cards are then arranged in Ascending Order, and these ordered numbers are called PANA/PATTI. Today, Matka has evolved into a sophisticated numbers game with various betting options and combinations that require deep understanding to master.
Terminology
There are few terms that you need to get familiar with before we move forward. All terms will be explained in detail as we move forward.
Understanding these basic terms is crucial for learning how to play and understand Matka results.
Reading Results
Understanding Display Notations & Learning to Read Results
It is recommended that you know how to read/understand results even before knowing the core concepts.
Matka Result Structure
A Matka result is announced/released in two parts: Open & Close.
Open Result:
The First part of the result.
Example: 134-8
Close Result:
The Second part of the result.
Example: 479-0
The two parts (open and close) are arranged like this: 134-80-479 to form 'Full Result'.
Result Display Formats
Results are displayed like this on record charts:
Open pana digits (1-3-4), jodi (80), close pana digits (4-7-9)
format mostly seen on all live result websites
Here,
Red Results
You will also find some results specially displayed in Red.
130-49-180
Display in Red means the Jodi is Full Red or Half Red.
Meaning that, its one of these:
Reds are explained as you read further into this page.
Variations
There are 5 variations to play in Matka. These are different parts of same result and offer different rates.
The 5 Game Variations
There are 5 variations to play in Matka: Single (Ank), Jodi, Pana (Patti), Half Sangam, and Sangam.
Important Notes:
- • There is no 5 digit variation in matka
- • Each variation will be explained in detail in the following sections
- • Jodi, Half Sangam and Sangam are combination games
I. SINGLE (ANK)
Singles are the foundation of Matka game. Understanding singles is crucial for all other variations.
What are Singles?
Singles are single-digit numbers from 0 to 9.
Total: 10 Singles (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
⚠️ Important: 0 is considered greater than 9.
Singles Rate
For every 1 rupee played, you get 9 rupees if your single matches the result.
Cut Numbers
Cut Numbers are numbers that are +5 or -5 of each other. These pairs are interchangeable in the game.
Example: If you play Single 1, and the result shows Single 6, you still win because 1 & 6 are cut numbers.
How Singles Work in Results
Open Single:
The single digit from the Open part of the result.
Example: If Open is 134-8, then Open Single is 8
Close Single:
The single digit from the Close part of the result.
Example: If Close is 479-0, then Close Single is 0
II. JODI
Jodi's are two-digit combinations that form the backbone of many Matka games.
What are Jodi's?
Jodi's are two-digit numbers from 00 to 99.
Total: 100 Jodi's (00, 01, 02, ..., 98, 99)
Jodi Rate
For every 1 rupee played, you get 90 rupees if your jodi matches the result.
Red Jodi's
Red Jodi's are results marked in red color. These are special combinations with unique properties.
What is a Red Jodi?
A Red Jodi is a Jodi in which both singles belong to the same cut set.
Half Red Jodi's:
Jodi's where one number belongs to the same cut set, but is not the same as the second number.
Full Red Jodi's:
Jodi's where both numbers are the same.
How Jodi's Work in Results
Jodi is formed by combining the Open Single with the Close Single.
Example:
If result is 134-80-479
Open Single: 8
Close Single: 0
Jodi: 80 (Open Single 8 + Close Single 0)
Note: If the Jodi is Red (Half Red or Full Red), the result will be displayed in red color on record charts.
III. PANA (PATTI)
Pana's are 3-digit numbers that form the core of many Matka combinations.
What are Pana's?
Pana's are 3-digit numbers from 000 to 999. They are also called Patti, Panel, Panna.
⚠️ All triple digit numbers are not pana's. Out of 1000 possible triple-digit numbers, only 220 are considered Pana's.
Rule: Pana's must always be in increasing format (ascending order).
Example: 123 is pana but231 /132 /213 /312 are not pana's.
How to know which Single a Pana belongs to?
Main Rule: Sum the three digits of Pana
Case 1 (Sum less than 10):
If the sum of the three digits is less than 10, the exact sum is considered as its single.
Example 1: For 123 (1+2+3 = 6), the single is 6
Example 2: For 134 (1+3+4 = 8), the single is 8
Case 2 (Sum more than 9):
If the sum of the three digits is more than 9, the last digit of the sum is considered its Single.
Example: For 689 (6+8+9 = 23), the last digit of 23 is 3, so the single is 3
Classification of Pana's
Pana's are classified into three types. Each type of Pana has its own rate. For each "Single" (0-9), there are 22 Pana's in total: 12 are Single Pana's, 9 are Double Pana's, 1 is Triple Pana.
SINGLE PANA (SP PANA)
All 3 digits are unique
Count: 120 Single Pana's
Format: X<Y<Z
DOUBLE PANA (DP PANA)
At least two consecutive numbers are the same
Count: 90 Double Pana's
Format: X=Y<Z or X<Y=Z
TRIPLE PANA (TP PANA)
All three numbers are the same
Count: 10 Triple Pana's
Format: X=Y=Z
Attribution
Each Pana is permanently attributed to its Single based on the sum of its three digits.
Example: Pana 123 always belongs to Single 6, regardless of the result.
IV. HALF SANGAM
Half Sangam's are formed by combining Singles with Pana's, creating 4-digit combinations.
What are Half Sangam's?
Half Sangam's are formed by combining Singles with Pana's. They are 4-digit combinations that offer higher rates than individual components.
Total: 4400 Half Sangams
Half Sangam Rate
For every 1 rupee played, you get 1400 rupees if your Half Sangam matches the result.
Two Types of Half Sangams
There are two ways to form Half Sangams, depending on which parts of the result you combine.
Half Sangam A (HSA)
Combination of Open Pana with Close Single
Example:
If result is 134-80-479
Open Pana: 134
Close Single: 0
Half Sangam A: 134-0
Half Sangam B (HSB)
Combination of Open Single with Close Pana
Example:
If result is 134-80-479
Open Single: 8
Close Pana: 479
Half Sangam B: 8-479
How Half Sangams Work
Result Format:
Results are displayed as: Open Pana-Open Single-Close Pana
Example: 123-67-124
Note: Both Open Single and Close Single are derived from their respective Pana's using the sum rule.
V. SANGAM
Sangam is the highest-paying variation in Matka, combining Open Pana with Close Pana.
What is Sangam?
Sangam is formed by combining Open Pana with Close Pana. It is the highest-paying variation in Matka with the most challenging odds.
Total: 48400 Sangams
Sangam Rate
For every 1 rupee played, you get 15000 rupees if your Sangam matches the result.
How Sangam Works
Both Open Pana and Close Pana should pass in combination to get a Sangam payout.
Example:
If result is 123-(81)-235
Open Pana: 123
Close Pana: 235
Sangam: 123-235
Comparison with Other Variations
Half Sangam vs Sangam:
• Half Sangam: 1 Pana + 1 Single
• Sangam: 2 Pana's
• Half Sangam Rate: 1:1400
• Sangam Rate: 1:15000
Difficulty Level:
• Single: Easiest (1:9)
• Jodi: Medium (1:90)
• Pana: Hard (1:140-600)
• Half Sangam: Very Hard (1:1400)
• Sangam: Hardest (1:15000)
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