Pai Gow Poker is an American version of the old Chinese game of Pai Gow.
Actually, it is a blending of Pai Gow and poker that, in its earliest form, probably dates back to the mid-180Os.
In 1986,a modern version of Pai Gow Poker got its start in California card rooms, and in 1987, the casino version (in which the house may act as banker) as introduced in Las Vegas.
A few years later, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved Pai Gow Poker. Since then, it has become one of the fastest-growing games in American casinos.
The original game of Pai Gow, which uses special dominos, is symbolic, igmatic, and difficult to learn. Pai Gow Poker, on the other hand, usees a regular deck of cards and is based on standard poker hands.
It comparatively easy to learn and play our casinos wouldn't have any other way.

Pai Gow Poker is played on a blackjack-like table with six player potions. It uses a standard 52-card deck plus one joker. With a couple exceptions, winning hands are almost the same as standard poker ands.
That is where the similarity to poker ends. You only play against e banker's hand, and you have only one opportunity to place a bet.
Consequently, the bluffing and normal playing strategies that are used in regular poker games are of no value.
The game begins after the banker is selected and each player puts up initial bet. The selection procedure for the banker, who may be the ealer or one of the players, will be explained later.
Seven cards are then dealt to everyone at the table, including the dealer.
You now hav to split your seven cards into two separate hands: a two card hand ani a five card hand.
You win if both hands beat both of the banker's hands. If one hand beats the banker and the other doesn't, it is considered a push and no money changes hands.
Hands that are exactly alike are called cop, hands and are won by the banker. Although the house already ha the edge (unless a player is the banker), to be certain it can never los money, it assesses a 5% commission on all winning bets.

Pai Gow Poker moves at a leisurely pace. Originally, the dealing pro cess was somewhat involved and convoluted, and many players wer very slow and deliberate in deciding how to split their hands.
Today however, most casinos have fìgured out ways to speed up the game and most players are experienced enough to arrange their hands quickly.
Your bankroll will fluctuate less than in other games because all thi bets are even money, and almost half the hands are pushes.