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Pai gow poker is based on the ancient Chinese game, transformed into modern entertainment, and appreciated by many casino players.
Pai Gow Description
A 53-card deck that contains joker as an additional card is used in pai gow poker at online casinos.
The game has one feature that should be known by every player - the outcome of most rounds is a draw.
Even a player with a small bankroll can play for an extended period, staying afloat.
- At the beginning of the game, the customer makes a bet, receiving seven cards.
- These cards are divided by the player at his discretion with two hands: big (high) and small (low). The big hand has five cards, and the small one comprises two cards.
- The rules established in the classic poker are valid for the high five-card hand.
Therefore, standard poker combinations are valid for it. When you divide the cards into two hands, it is worth remembering that the small hand should have a smaller combination compared with the big hand.
Many online casinos consider a straight (an ace, a deuce, a three, a four, and a five) the second-ranking hand.
As stated above, there is a joker in pai gow poker. However, if you use it, keep in mind that it only contributes to flush, straight flush, and straight. In other cases, it is equal to the ace.
Payouts in Pai Gow Poker
While a player divides his cards, the dealer operates the same procedure. As soon as the player and the dealer split their cards, they compare their hands according to the table and determine whose hand is higher. To win, the player should beat both hands of the dealer.
The winning is paid 1:1 (5% goes to the house as a commission fee).
A draw is announced if the player beats only one hand (big or small). Yet, if the hands of the player and the dealer are identical, the dealer wins.
How to play pai gow in New Zealand?
Some online casinos provide a service with the help of which the player can split cards automatically in the way the dealer does it. To install this feature, you need to click on House Way. If it is not available, the player will have to rely only on his skills.
The player can also take advantage of specific strategies for pai gow poker to increase his chances of winning.
