PAI GOW POKER, THE GAME

Introduction

Pai Gow Poker is a combination of Poker and an ancient Chinese game Pai Gow. Player receives seven cards, which he splits into two hands, a five card hand and a two card hand. The object is to beat the dealer.

How to play

First, place a bet by selecting a chip and clicking on the Bet area in the middle of the table. Place multiple chips if you want. To remove a chip from the bet field, click on the Clear Bets button. You receive seven cards. Leave five of them in the Highest hand and select two that go to the 2nd Highest hand. To send a card to the 2nd Highest hand, just click on it. To send it back to the Highest hand, click on it again. The five-card hand (or the Highest) must always outrank the two-card hand (or the 2nd Highest). If you are undecided about which cards to choose you can also click the House Way button to let the computer select your hands in the best way for you. The dealer's cards are revealed. If both the dealer's hands are higher than yours, you lose your bet. If one of your hands is higher than the Dealer’s and the other is lower, the round results as a push and your bet is returned. If both your hands are higher than the Dealer’, you win even money on your bet (1 to 1) minus 5% bank commission. In case of an exact match between hands (called “a copy”) the tie goes to the banker.