Order of hands from highest to lowest:

5 Aces (includes jokes)
Royal Flush
Straight Flush
Four of a Kind
Full House
Flush
Straight*
Three of a Kind
Two Pairs
One Pair
High Cards


*A, K, Q, J, 10 is the highest straight, however in Pai Gow Poker, A, 2, 3, 4, 5 is the second highest straight and second highest straight flush.

  • The object of the game is to win your bet by having both of your hands rank higher than both hands of the dealer. Hands are ranked as traditional poker hands.
  • The deck contains 53 cards including one joker which may only be used as an ace or with straight and flushes.
  • A player receives seven cards, which must be arranged in a five-card hand (referred to as the second highest hand or low hand or front hand).
  • The back five-card hand must outrank the front two-card low hand according to poker rules. If your high (back) hand does not outrank your low (front) hand, you automatically lose your bet. You will also lose your bet if you do not set your hand properly (five cards in back and two cards in front).
  • If you win both the front and back hands, you win your bet.
  • If you lose both the front and back hands, you lose your bet.
  • If you win one hand and lose the other hand, you bet pushes.
  • If either the front or back hand ties with the bank's the bank wins the tied hands.
  • The house handles all bets and charges a 5% commission on all winning bets. There is no commission charged for pushed hands or losing bets.
  • The house of will always set its hands last. The house must set its hand according to fixed house rule. However, if the house incorrectly set its hand and one decision is made without it being corrected, the house's hand will be played as set.
  • The game begins with the house dealing out seven seven-cards hands in front of the cash tray.
  • The random number-generator will determine the position of the first hand. If done manually, then the dealer will shake the dice cup, which will determine the position of the first hand (one through seven). The banker is counted as either 7 or 14 and rotation is always counter-clockwise)
  • All bets must be placed in the circles before the dice cup is opened.
  • The dealer then distributes the hands out to the players as determined by the roll of the dice.
  • Players will set their hands first and once the house's hand is exposed, they may not touch their cards for any reason.
  • After all players have arranged their hands the dealer will turn over and set the house's hand.
  • The dealer will then expose the players' hands one at a time on a counter-clockwise direction and each hand will be settled individually at the time.
  • If you have any question about how to arrange your hand, the dealer will be happy to assist in setting the highest possible potential winner according to the house rules of play. However, he is not responsible for any losses that may be incurred.
  • Players may not look at each other's hands, however, once a player set his hand he may then help another player.
  • If you are not sure or need assistance for any reason, a pit supervisor is always available and glad to help.

Good Luck!