Pai Gow Demo by Rival Powered Free Play

Pai Gow is an online Table Game from Rival Powered.

Quick Facts

- Key mechanics: Seven-card deal, Two-hand split (5-card High and 2-card Low), Banker vs. Player

- Special symbols: Joker (serves as an Ace or completes Straights/Flushes)

How the Game Plays

Pai Gow by Rival Powered is a digital rendition of the classic "Double-Hand Poker" that blends ancient Chinese tradition with American poker rules. Played with a standard 52-card deck plus a single Joker, the game begins with the player receiving seven cards. The objective is to divide these into two separate hands: a five-card "High" hand and a two-card "Low" hand. To secure a win, both of the player's hands must outrank the dealer's respective hands. If only one hand wins, the round results in a push, and the bet is returned.

Special Features Explained

The Joker in this version acts as a "bug" rather than a fully wild card; it can be used to complete a Straight, a Flush, or a Straight Flush. If it cannot complete one of these combinations, it defaults to an Ace. The game typically features a "House Way" setting, which allows the software to automatically split the cards according to the optimal mathematical strategy used by the house. Winning hands are generally paid at even money, minus a standard 5% commission.

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