Pai Gow Poker

1. Deal and Setup

After placing a bet, you and the dealer each receive seven cards. Your goal is to split them into two hands:

• High Hand: Five cards—must be stronger than your low hand.

• Low Hand: Two cards—should rank lower than your high hand.

2. Setting Your Hands

Arrange your cards to maximize both hand strengths:

• Aim for a strong high hand (like two pair, straight, flush).

• Ensure the low hand is as high as possible without surpassing the high hand.

3. Compare Against the Dealer

Once both hands are set, they’re compared separately:

• If both your high and low hands beat the dealer’s respective hands → You Win.

• If one hand wins and the other loses → Push (tie, no win or loss).

• If both hands lose → You Lose.

4. Payout Structure

• Winning both hands yields a standard payout (e.g., 1:1).

• Some versions include royalty bonuses for strong high hands (e.g., full house, straight flush).

• Push results in no change—your original bet returns.