Pai-Gow
A two-handed version of Poker played against the House rather than other players.
Pai Gow is a traditional Chinese gambling game played with a set of 32 Chinese dominoes. The game is often played in casinos, and it can also refer to a variant of poker known as Pai Gow Poker, which uses a standard 52-card deck plus a joker.
In the traditional version of Pai Gow, players aim to create two hands from their dominoes: a high hand and a low hand. The objective is to beat the dealer's hands. The game involves a mix of strategy and luck, as players must consider how to best arrange their tiles to maximize their chances of winning.
In Pai Gow Poker, players create two poker hands (a high hand and a low hand) from a seven-card hand dealt to them. The game follows similar principles, with players trying to beat the dealer's hands. The addition of poker elements makes Pai Gow Poker more accessible to players familiar with traditional poker games.
Overall, Pai Gow is known for its slower pace and strategic gameplay, making it popular among players who enjoy a more thoughtful gambling experience.
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