Game Objective This game combines the elements of the ancient Chinese game of Pai Gow with the American game of Poker. The game is played with a 53-card deck, which includes a Joker. The house is always the banker and the game and is played one on one - you against the dealer. The object of the game is to use 7 dealt cards to construct two hands that will beat the dealer's two hands. Ranking of the Hands The ranking of the Pai Gow hands is very similar to that of standard Poker - Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2. The exception in hands between Pai Gow Poker and standard poker is that in Pai Gow the following rules apply: The highest Straight hand is A-K-Q-J-10 The second highest Straight hand is A-2-3-4-5 The third highest Straight hand is K-Q-J-10-9 Each suit (Spades, Clubs, Hearts and Diamonds) is of equal rank. The Joker serves as a "wildcard" and can only be used as an Ace, or to complete a Straight, Flush, Straight Flush, or a Royal Flush. The Game You and the dealer are each dealt 7 cards - yours face up and the dealer's face down. You must split your cards and skillfully arrange them into two separate hands: 1. A low hand consisting of 2 cards 2. A high hand consisting of 5 cards The two-card hand is always either a pair or not a pair. You must be sure that your 2-card hand has a lower ranking than your 5-card hand. For example, should you be dealt 7 cards consisting of: K-K-A-Q-7-6-5, you will use the two Kings as part of your 5-card hand and not part of your 2-card hand. For example: The dealer's cards are kept face down until your hands are set. The dealer arranges his cards into a 2-card and 5-card hand, with the 5-card hand having a higher Poker value. The dealer's two hands are then compared with your two hands. You win only if both of your hands beat both of the dealer's hands. The dealer wins if both of the dealer's hands beat both of your hands. If you win one hand and the dealer wins the other, a Push (tie) is declared.   Copy Hand When the player and the dealer compare hands that have the same rank, this is referred to as a "copy hand". In this situation, the dealer wins. For example, if your low hand is composed of an A-K and the dealer has an A-K as well, the dealer will win that portion of the hand. Payout If you win both hands, the payout equals the amount wagered (1 to 1) minus 5% of the win, which is the bank's (the house) commission. Your actual winnings are thus 95% of your bet. If there is a push, your wager is returned to you. How to Set your Hands The following strategy is the way in which the house plays and is a very safe strategy that is difficult to improve upon. Pai Gow Poker Strategy Any Pair of 2's through 6's is referred to as a "low pair", 7's through J's a "medium pair" and Q's through A's a "high pair".   IF YOU HOLD HAND PLAY YOUR HAND THE FOLLOWING WAY No Pair Two-card Use the second and third highest cards Five-card Use the highest card One Pair Two-car Use the second and third highest cards Five-card Use the pair 2 Pairs: Pair of A's + any other Pair Two-card Use the other pair Five-card Use the A's 2 Pairs: Two High Pairs Two-card Use the other pair Five-card Use the best pair 2 Pairs: High Pair + Medium Pair Two-card Use the medium pair Five-card Use the high pair 2 Pairs: High Pair + Low Pair with A or K Two-card Use A or K Five-card Use both pairs Pairs: High Pair + Low Pair without A or K Two-card Use low pair Five-card Use highest pair 2 Pairs: Two Medium Pairs with A or K Two-card Use A or K Five-card Use both pairs 2 Pairs: Two Medium Pairs without A or K Two-card Use the lower pair Five-card Use the best pair 2 Pairs: Medium Pair + Low Pair with A or K Two-card Use A or K Five-card Use both pairs 2 Pairs: Medium Pair + Low Pair without A or K Two-card Use the low pair Five-card Use the medium pair 2 Pairs: Two Low Pairs with A or K Two-card Use the A or K Five-card Use both pairs 2 Pairs: Two Low Pairs without A or K Two-card Use the lowest pair Five-card Use the best pair Three Pairs Two-card Use the highest pair Five-card Use the second and third highest pairs Three of a Kind: Three A's Two-card Use the A and the next highest card Five-card Use the pair of A's Three of a Kind: All others Two-card Use the two highest remaining cards Five-card Use the three of a kind Three of a Kind twice Two-card Use the highest pair Five-card Use the lower three of a kind Full House Two-card Use the pair Five-card Use the three of a kind Straight / Flushes / Straight Flushes / Royal Flush: With no Pair Two-card Use the two highest cards Five-card Use the lowest full hand Straight / Flushes / Straight Flushes / Royal Flush: With one or two Pair Two-card Use the two highest cards, pair or otherwise Five-card Use the lowest full hand Straight / Flushes / Straight Flushes / Royal Flush: With Three of a Kind Two-card Use the pair Five-card Use the full hand Straight / Flushes / Straight Flushes / Royal Flush: With Full House Two-card Use the pair Five-card Use the three of a kind Straight / Flushes / Straight Flushes / Royal Flush: With Three of a Kind Twice Two-card Use the highest two Five-card Use the lower three Four of a Kind: With Three of a Kind Two-card Use the pair from the three of a kind Five-card Use the four of a kind Four of a Kind: With a Pair Two-card Use the pair Five-card Use the four of a kind Four of a Kind: Four A's Two-card Use a pair of A's Five-card Use a pair of A's Four of a Kind: J's through K's with an A Two-card Use the A Five-card Use the four of a kind Four of a Kind: J's through K's without an A Two-card Use one pair from the four of a kind Five-card Use the other pair from the four of a kind Four of a Kind: 7's through 10's with A or K Two-card Use the A or K Five-card Use the four of a kind Four of a Kind: 7's through 10's without A or K Two-card Use one pair from the four of a kind Five-card Use the other pair from the four of a kind Four of a Kind: 2's through 6's Two-card Use the highest remaining two after the four of a kind Five-card Use the four of a kind

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