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Pai Gow Poker Mastery Tutorial

Master the ancient Chinese-inspired game with house way rules and optimal hand setting.

  1. Lesson 1Introduction to Pai Gow PokerPai Gow Poker is a casino card game that combines elements of the ancient Chinese game Pai Gow with American poker. It's one of the lowest house edge…
  2. Lesson 2Basic Rules and GameplayGame Flow 1. Place Bets: Players place their main bet (and optional Fortune side bet) 2. Deal Cards: Each player and dealer receive 7 cards 3. Set Hands:…
  3. Lesson 3The Joker and Hand RankingsThe Joker (Bug) The joker in Pai Gow Poker is called a "bug" and has limited uses: • As an Ace: Can always be used as an Ace • Complete Straights: Can…
  4. Lesson 4House Way StrategyThe "House Way" is the casino's standard method for setting hands. Learning these rules is essential for optimal play. Basic House Way Rules: No Pair Put…
  5. Lesson 5Fortune Bonus Side BetThe Fortune Bonus is an optional side bet that pays for premium hands regardless of how you set your cards or whether you win the main bet. Fortune Bonus…
  6. Lesson 6Advanced Strategy and Practice TipsBeyond House Way While House Way is a solid foundation, advanced players can improve by understanding when to deviate based on specific situations.
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