Double-hand Poker is a cutting-edge game with ancient origins. Founded on the old Chinese domino game and the modern American variation of poker, Pai Gow poker marries the eastern with the western in a wonderful game for new players.
Pai Gow is a poker game that puts the player versus the croupier, not like most other poker games that gamblers wager with other players. By betting against the dealer, beginner players do not need to worry about other, more experienced gamblers winning their cash.
A further Pai Gow advantage is the relatively leisurely game play, beginners are able to take their time and plan while not needing to make hasty selections.
It’s also easier to play for an extended time with only a little bit of cash since, to lose, both of your hands must be under both of the dealer’s hands.
Pai Gow uses 53 cards; the regular 52-card common deck and a single joker. The player is dealt 7 cards face up and the house is given seven cards face down.
One 5 card hand and a 2 card hand need to be made from the seven cards, the 5 card hand has to be higher than the two card hand. To succeed, a player is required to have both of his hand totals to be larger than the casino’s.