Pai Gow Poker Basics
By Mike Petryshyn
Using the
standard poker hand ranking methods (see below), the players must organize
their cards so that the five card hand is of higher value than the two
card hand. If both hands beat the banker's two hands, the player wins.
If both hands lose, the player loses. If one hand is higher and the other
lower, the hand is a draw or push. Finally, if both hands are exactly equal
in value to the banker's two hands, the banker wins.
In calculating
the hand ranking, the joker is used as an Ace or to complete any straight
or any flush. Bets are placed between the banker (which may be the House
or another player acting as banker) and the other players. The House charges
a 5% commission on all winning wagers. There is no commission charged for
tied or losing wagers. If you require assistance, the dealer or supervisor
will be happy to assist you in setting the highest possible potential ranking
hand according to House Ways. However, we cannot be responsible for any
losses that may be incurred. The order of hands from highest to lowest
is as follows:
Poker Hand Rankings
1. 5 Aces (including joker)
2. Royal Flush
3. Straight Flush (A,2,3,4,5 highest ranking straight flush)
4. 4 of a Kind
5. Full House
6. Flush
7. Straight (A2,3,4,5 the 2nd highest straight)
8. Three Of A Kind
9. Two Pair
10. One Pair
11. High Card
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