Play Pai Gow
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Playing Pai Gow: A Guide to the Game
Introduction
Pai Gow is an exciting Western adaptation of an ancient Chinese domino game, popular in casinos due to its relaxed vibe that encourages social interaction among players.
Gameplay Overview
In Pai Gow, each of the up to seven players places a bet and receives seven cards. The deck includes the standard 52 cards plus a joker, which can serve as an ace or complete a straight or flush. Players then arrange their cards into two hands: a five-card hand and a two-card hand, similar to poker. Typically, a banker, often the dealer, oversees the game. Even with fewer than seven players, all seven hands are dealt.
Objective
The goal is to outscore both the banker’s five-card and two-card hands. If you only win one hand, it's a tie, known as a "copy," and the banker takes the win. Many online casinos act as the banker, but if given the chance, being the banker can be advantageous, allowing you to win copy hands.
Strategy Tips
Mastering Pai Gow involves strategically arranging your cards to form the strongest possible hands. While placing cards into your five-card hand is called "five-carding," and arranging them for your two-card hand is "two-carding," balance is crucial. Avoid overly weakening one hand to strengthen the other.
Common Mistakes
A frequent error occurs when dealing with two pairs. Whether to split or keep pairs together depends on the cards. Generally, if you have aces or a lower pair valued at 10 or higher, split the pairs by putting the lower pair in the two-card hand.
Exceptions to the Rule
Sometimes, it’s wiser to keep pairs in the five-card hand, especially in these cases:
- For high pairs of 3s to 6s, if you have an ace, king, or queen, keep the pairs together and play the high single card in your two-card hand.
- For pairs of 6s to 9s, with an ace or king, also keep the pairs together.
- If high pairs are 10s to queens with an ace, place the pairs in the five-card hand and the ace in the two-card hand.
In other scenarios, split the high pair into the five-card hand and use the low pair in the two-card hand.
Conclusion
Understanding the nuances of arranging your cards is key to success in Pai Gow. Whether you're playing at a casino or online, applying these strategies can enhance your experience and improve your chances of winning. Enjoy the game and the camaraderie it fosters!
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