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Steve Cyr's "Guide to Paigow Poker"

A combination of elements from the ancient Chinese game of Pai Gow and the American game of poker. A traditional deck of 52 playing cards is used, plus one joker. The joker is used only as an ace or to complete a straight, a flush, or a straight flush.

The game begins with a random generated number, or a roll of the dice, the total of which determines which player receives the first set of cards. Each player receives seven cards and creates two hands. The high hand is made up of five cards, and the second high hand is made up of two cards.

Both the high hand and the second high hand must be higher than the bank hands to win. If only one hand is higher, it is a tie. If both hands are lower, the player loses.

Payoffs are even money, and the house collects a 5% commission on all winning wagers. The house dealer may explain the rankings and assist you in arranging your hands, but is not responsible for wins or losses.