FAN TAN Meaning and
Definition
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Fan tan is a traditional Chinese gambling game that originated from the 19th century. It is commonly played in casinos or dedicated gambling houses, both in Asia and in several other parts of the world. The game is usually played on a table with a marked square that consists of a series of numbers arranged in a grid-like pattern.
The objective of fan tan is to guess the number of coins remaining on the table after they are divided into groups of four. The game begins with the banker placing a heap of coins in the center of the table and then covering them with a small metal bowl. The bowl is removed and players place their bets on one of the numbers surrounding the table layout.
Once all bets are placed, the banker proceeds to remove groups of four coins at a time until there are fewer than four coins remaining. The number of coins remaining determines the winners, with those correctly guessing the final outcome of coins earning the corresponding payouts. The game continues until all coins are cleared from the table or a predetermined number of rounds have been played.
Fan tan requires both luck and strategic betting, as players attempt to predict the remaining number of coins accurately. Though not as prominent as in the past, fan tan is still enjoyed by gambling enthusiasts in various regions and retains its charm as a traditional game of chance.
Etymology of FAN TAN
The term "fan tan" has its origins in the Chinese language. "Fan" means "to turn over" or "to spread out", while "tan" refers to a small table. The combination of these words refers to a popular Chinese gambling game that was often played on a flat surface or table. Over time, the term "fan tan" was adopted into English as the name of the game.
Similar spelling words for FAN TAN
- fatten,
- fanatic,
- fainter,
- Faints,
- Fainting,
- font,
- fountain,
- suntan,
- fasten,
- fantasy,
- maintain,
- faint,
- feinting,
- andean,
- Fanning.
