Double-hand Poker is a cutting-edge game with old origins. Based on the ancient Chinese tile game and the current American adaptation of poker, Pai Gow poker combines the far east with the wild west in an excellent game for beginner level players.
Pai Gow is a poker game that puts the gambler vs. the dealer, unlike nearly all other poker games that players play against other gamblers. By betting against the dealer, beginning players do not need to worry about any other, more experienced gamblers taking their $$$$.
Another Pai Gow edge is the relatively leisurely game pace, newcomers are able to take their time and plan without needing to make quick choices.
It is also simpler to play for an extended time with only a tiny bit of cash after all, to lose, each of your hands must be lower than both of the casino’s hands.
Pai Gow uses 53 cards; the familiar 52-card standard deck and one joker. The player is dealt 7 cards faces showing and the house is given 7 cards faces hidden.
One five card hand and one 2 card hand must be put together from the 7 cards, the 5 card hand must be stronger than the 2 card hand. To win, a player needs both of his hand totals to be larger than the houses.