Chinese Gambling Games Casino Games with Chinese Origins
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Chinese Gambling Games: Casino Classics with Chinese Origins
Summary
Explore some of the most popular casino games that were introduced to the U.S. by Chinese immigrants.Introduction
Chinese culture has profoundly influenced the American gambling scene. Many well-known casino games in the U.S. trace their roots back to China. This article delves into some of these games that successfully made their way west.Pai Gow Poker
Pai Gow Poker is a fusion of traditional Chinese Pai Gow and American poker. Originating from a tile game meaning "Make 9," Pai Gow is one of the oldest gambling games still found in modern casinos. Pai Gow Poker, however, is played with cards instead of tiles using traditional poker hand rankings. It's immensely popular and can be found in most major U.S. casinos, as well as online.
The objective in Pai Gow Poker is to create the best possible two hands?"a five-card hand and a two-card hand?"from seven dealt cards. Players compete against a banker, who might be the dealer or another player.
Sic Bo
Sic Bo, another game with ancient Chinese roots, arrived in the U.S. in the early 20th century thanks to Chinese immigrants. It’s prevalent in land-based casinos across Macau, the U.S., and the UK, and is also available online.
Meaning "Dice Pair," Sic Bo is played with three standard dice on a specially designed table. Players place bets, and the dice are rolled to determine outcomes based on various combinations. Payoffs vary across different casinos.
Fan Tan
Once the most popular gambling game among Chinese players, Fan Tan was introduced to the U.S. in the 1890s. At that time, many Chinatowns featured bustling Fan Tan houses. Today, the game can be found in some Macau casinos and online.
Traditional Fan Tan, not to be confused with its card game counterpart, involves using objects like coins or beans. Players bet on numbers marking the sides or corners of a square. After a banker covers and then reveals the objects, groups of four are removed until a final count determines the winner.
Mahjong
Mahjong might be the most significant contribution from Chinese culture to the gaming world. This ancient tile game boasts various global versions, including popular online formats. According to legend, Confucius developed Mahjong around 500 BC. The game gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1920s, especially among women, played in Chinese-themed rooms with traditional decor.
The American version emerged in the 1930s and remains popular today, bolstered by the National Mahjong League's formation. Besides the American version, there are Japanese, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and other variations, each differing in scoring, tile numbers, and rules. In 1998, China's State Sports Commission established a standard rule set to distinguish the game from its illegal gambling associations.
Mahjong Solitaire, a popular online variation, is a matching game using Mahjong tiles and is widely available in various formats across gaming sites.
Conclusion
Chinese immigrants have left an indelible mark on American casino culture by introducing these engaging and strategic games. Their influence remains strong, both in the physical and digital realms of the gambling world.
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