Chinese Gambling Games Casino Games with Chinese Origins
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Chinese Gambling Games: Casino Games with Chinese Origins
Explore some of the most popular casino games that have Chinese origins and their journey to the United States.
Influences on American Casinos
Chinese culture has profoundly influenced the American gambling scene, introducing several popular games to casinos across the country. Let's explore some of these games that migrated from China and became favorites in the West.
Pai Gow Poker
Pai Gow Poker combines elements of American poker and the traditional Chinese game Pai Gow, which means "Make 9." Originally played with tiles, it's now dealt with cards and follows conventional poker hand rankings. This game is widely played both in physical casinos and online.
The objective in Pai Gow Poker is to create the best possible two hands ?" one with five cards and another with two ?" from the seven cards dealt to each player. Players compete against the banker, who could be the dealer or a player capable of covering the bets.
Sic Bo
Sic Bo, another game with ancient Chinese roots, reached the United States in the early 20th century thanks to Chinese immigrants. It's prevalent in land-based casinos in Macau, the US, and the UK, as well as online.
Meaning "Dice Pair," Sic Bo is played with three dice on a unique table. Players make bets on various combinations, and payouts differ based on a casino-specific schedule.
Fan Tan
Once the most popular game among Chinese gamblers, Fan Tan was brought to the US in the 1890s by Chinese immigrants. Every Chinatown at the time boasted several Fan Tan establishments. Today, the game is available in some Macau casinos and online platforms.
Traditional Fan Tan involves using objects like coins, beans, or buttons on a marked table. The game begins with the banker covering a pile of these objects. Players bet on numbers or corners of the square. The croupier then removes the objects in groups of four until a final set remains. The outcome depends on how many objects are left.
Mahjong
Mahjong is perhaps the most significant Chinese contribution to the gaming world. According to legend, it was developed by Confucius around 500 BC. Brought to the US in the 1920s, it quickly gained popularity, especially among women, with games played in ornate rooms.
In the 1930s, the American version of Mahjong emerged, and the National Mahjong League was established. Over time, variations like Japanese, Vietnamese, and Cantonese Mahjong developed, differing in scoring, tiles, and rules. In 1998, China standardized the rules to distinguish it as a skill game rather than illegal gambling.
Mahjong Solitaire, an online adaptation, has recently become very popular. This matching game uses Mahjong tiles and is available in numerous versions on gaming sites.
Explore these fascinating games that have bridged cultures and entertained players around the world.
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