If player beats the player/dealer on the front AND the back, the hand is a WIN.

Player hands that copy every card in that section with the Player/Dealer hand will lose that section. The hands are then compared in turn to the Player/Dealer's hand. When all hands are set, the House Dealer will reveal the Player/Dealer's cards and arrange the two hands the way the Player/Dealer wants them to be set. They will then lay both hands face down distinctly separate next to their wager. The five (5) card hand must not rank lower than the two (2) card hand.

Once the cards have been delivered, the players set their hands by making a two (2) card hand and a five (5) card hand.

However, there is no maximum limit for the Player/Dealer position. As a player, you must bet at least the table minimum.

There is an optional bonus 'fortune bet' if your hand contains a straight or better. The amount you wager may not be altered once the play of the hand begins. Wagers are placed in the small circles on each seat.The seat where the action starts will receive the first pile of cards, and receive the first action from the Player/Dealer, continuing clockwise. Action is determined either by a dice cup or a randomly generated machine. You may play one hand and pass the Player/Dealer option, or you may pass the option completely.Once the Player/Dealer has been established, they select where to start the action. As the Player/Dealer, you have the option to be the Player/Dealer for two consecutive hands. Each player in turn has the opportunity to become the Player/Dealer.

The Player/Dealer is determined in a new game by starting at seat #1, continuing clockwise.

The Player/Dealer is the only opponent.

The remaining players will each play their hands against the Player/Dealer's hand. One of the seven (7) players becomes the designated Player/Dealer.

A House Dealer controls the shuffling and dealing of the cards, and also controls the orderliness of the game and takes time collections on each hand.

The Joker is fully wild, if the two-card hand (front) consists of a 'Joker', it will automatically play as a 'pair'. Pai Gow Poker is played with a total of 53 cards consisting of 52 cards and the Joker. Hands are played and ranked as traditional Poker hands. To win your bet having both of your hands rank higher than both of the designated Player/Dealer.

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