Pai Gow Poker

Push‑heavy table game: set a 5‑card high hand and 2‑card low hand to beat the dealer on both.

Quick Rules

  • You receive 7 cards; set a 5‑card high and 2‑card low (the high hand must outrank the low).
  • Dealer sets hands by a house way; you can ask for help on basic setting conventions.
  • Win both hands to win; split is a push; lose both to lose. Joker acts as Ace or to complete straights/flushes.

Strategy Basics

  • Keep pairs together for the high hand unless splitting creates two strong hands.
  • Balance: avoid a very strong high with a very weak low—aim for two competitive hands.
  • Bankroll: pushes are common; session swings are gentler than many games.

Common Setting Patterns

  • One pair: keep pair in high; strongest kickers in low.
  • Two pair: split high/low unless pairs are small with strong side cards.
  • Trips: keep trips in high; send strongest two to low (except Aces scenarios per house way).