How To Play Pai Gow Poker
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If you wander through the table games section of any major casino, you will eventually discover the slow, methodical game of Pai Gow Poker.
It is universally beloved by older gamblers and those who want to stretch their bankroll for hours while enjoying free casino drinks.
How to Set Your Hands in Pai Gow
After placing a bet, every player at the table, along with the dealer, receives exactly seven cards face down.
If you place a pair of Aces in your two-card hand, but only have King-high in your five-card hand, you automatically forfeit the round.
The five-card hand is called the "High" hand, the "Back" hand, or the "Big" handThe two-card hand is called the "Low" hand, the "Front" hand, or the "Small" handThe joker can only be used to complete a straight, a flush, or act as an Ace
How the Dealer Plays Their Cards
However, you do not need to be a math genius; every casino has a strict, printed rulebook detailing exactly how the dealer must set their hand.
The dealer will happily arrange your hand exactly according to the mathematical guidelines of the House Way.
The Most Relaxing Game in the Casino
Because analyzing and setting seven cards takes time, the dealer deals significantly fewer hands per hour compared to blackjack.
If you want to experience the thrill of a table game without the intense stress of rapid bankroll swings, Pai Gow is the perfect choice.
Hand ComparisonOutcome for PlayerFinancial ResultWin High, Win LowVictoryPayout 1:1 (Minus 5% Commission)Win High, Lose LowPushOriginal Bet Returned
Take a seat, ask the dealer to explain the House Way, and enjoy the most relaxing mathematical puzzle the casino has to offer.