Pai Gow
Las Vegas Pai Gow
This fascinating game from the Orient is played with three-dimensional
cards or dominoes. The object of the game is to create two hands that are
both higher than the bank hand.
Gaming Guide
The dealer shuffles the dominoes, then rolls three dice. The player to receive the
first set of dominoes is determined by the total of the dice. Four dominoes are dealt
to each player, the dealer and each vacant position on the table.
Each player creates two hands with the four dominoes, a high hand and a second high
hand. The object of the game is to create two hands that are both higher than the bank
hand. If both are higher, the player wins. If one hand is higher and the other lower,
it is a tie. If both hands are lower, the player loses. The bank is rotated after each
round of play, with the players and the dealer taking turns.
Payoffs are even money, and the house collects a 5% commission on all winning wagers.