Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Pai Gow Poker

Pai Gow Poker (pronounched "Pie-Gow") is an interesting form of poker combining skill and luck, in which the player must manage two hands of cards instead of only one, and bets on whether those hands are better than those of the dealer.

Like in other forms of poker, players begin a game of Pai Gow Poker by placing a bet. The dealer then deals each player seven cards, which must be arranged into one hand of five and one hand of two. The dealer, likewise, receives seven cards and will arrange these cards into one hand of five and one hand of two.

The five-card hand is called a "High Hand" and the two-card hand is called a "Low Hand." Your high hand must have a higher value than your low hand in order to qualify.

The idea of Pai Gow Poker, as mentioned above, is for both of your hands to be better than both of the dealer's hands. When arranging your cards, it's important to note than online casinos usually offer the chance for your cards to be arranged automatically. If you prefer this method, click on "House Way" and your cards will be arranged for you.

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History Of Pai Gow Poker : The history of Pai Gow poker lies in China, and the phrase Pai Gow literally means 'make nine'. It is possible to play Pai Gow using either cards or dominoes (in China, there is not much difference between cards and dominoes).

Pai Gow Poker Hands : The only two-card Pai Gow hands are one pair and high cards.

Five-card hands use standard poker hand rankings with one exception: in most Nevada casinos, the hand A-2-3-4-5 ranks above a king-high straight, but below the ace-high straight A-K-Q-J-10. At most casinos in California and Michigan this rule doesn't apply; the A-2-3-4-5 is the lowest possible straight.

The joker plays as a bug, that is, in the five-card hand it can be used to complete a straight or flush if possible; otherwise it is an ace. In the two-card hand it always plays as an ace, except in several southern Californian casinos where the joker is completely wild.

Types Of Pai Gow Poker : There are many Types of Pai Gow Poker..

ANUBIS PAI GOW POKER, JAPANESE PAI GOW POKER, EGYPTIAN PAI GOW POKER, BRONTOSAUR PAI GOW POKER, ISLAND PAI GOW POKER, CLASSIC PAI GOW POKER, YSUNAMI PAI GOW POKER, And Many More..

More About Pai Gow Poker : To start the game, the players make their bets according to the table minimum. The dealer shuffles the cards and deals out seven stacks containing seven cards. This is done no matter how many players there are. The Banker shakes a cup containing three dice to determine who gets the firsthand.

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