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Chinese Gambling Games: Casino Games with Chinese Origins


Introduction


Chinese culture has profoundly influenced the American gambling industry, introducing several popular casino games brought by Chinese immigrants. This article explores some of these games that have made successful transitions to the West.

Pai Gow Poker


Pai Gow Poker merges American poker with the traditional Chinese tile game Pai Gow, meaning "Make 9." One of the oldest gambling games, Pai Gow is still found in many contemporary casinos. In Pai Gow Poker, the traditional tiles are replaced with playing cards, and it follows standard poker hand rankings.

The objective is to create the best possible two poker hands?"a five-card hand and a two-card hand?"from seven dealt cards. Players compete against the banker, who may be either the casino dealer or a participating player. Pai Gow Poker is popular worldwide and available at most major US casinos, including online versions.

Sic Bo


Sic Bo, another ancient Chinese game, arrived in the US during the early 20th century with Chinese immigrants. Played with three standard dice on a special table, it can be found in land-based casinos in Macau, the US, and the UK, as well as in online casinos.

The name "Sic Bo" means "Dice Pair." Players place bets on various combinations of the dice before they are rolled, and payouts are determined by a payoff schedule that varies by casino.

Fan Tan


Once the most popular game among Chinese gamblers, Fan Tan's prominence has declined since its heyday in the 1890s. Chinese immigrants introduced it to the US, where it thrived in Chinatowns across American cities. Today, Fan Tan is available in some Macau casinos and online gaming sites.

Traditional Fan Tan, not to be mistaken for the card game of the same name, involves using objects like coins, beans, or buttons on a marked table. Players bet on numbers or corners, and the croupier removes objects in groups of four until the remainder determines the winner.

Mahjong


Mahjong is arguably the greatest cultural export from China to the gaming world. This ancient tile game boasts numerous global variants, including popular online versions. Legend holds that Confucius developed Mahjong around 500 BC. It reached the US in the 1920s, quickly gaining popularity, particularly among women. American-style Mahjong was developed in the 1930s, along with the founding of the National Mahjong League.

Mahjong has diverse variations, such as Japanese, Vietnamese, and Cantonese styles, each differing in scoring, tiles, and rules. In 1998, China's State Sports Commission established a standardized set of rules to separate it as a skill game from illegal gambling activities.

The online version, Mahjong Solitaire, has recently gained popularity, offering diverse layouts and versions on various gaming sites.

Conclusion


Chinese gambling games have significantly impacted the global casino landscape, with many becoming staples in American casinos. Whether enjoyed in land-based establishments or online, these games offer intricate strategies and rich cultural heritage.

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