Here we are going to have a look at the strategies that you can make use for playing Pai Gow poker, so you can ensure that you have better chances of winning. When playing Pai Gow poker it is important that you win both hands. In this game the house edge is around 2.3% which is a bit low as compared to any other casino games, but may not be considered as best.
So if you have to win in this game it is important that you win both the hands. You have to ensure that both hands are strong if both hands are not strong enough then there are chances for tie. It is also important that your back hand is more stronger as compared to your front hand. In case you have a weak back hand then there are chances that you lose as this is foul in Pai Gow Poker.
Here is a table that explains the types of hands that a player needs to make to make his best win. As you shall be acting as a dealer so you have to keep this in mind related to these odds. This table may also prove helpful in getting a better understanding of the hands.
Your Hand |
Five cards Back Hand |
Two cards Front Hand |
No Pair |
High value hand |
Second and third high value hand |
Single pair |
Pair |
Next high value cards in row |
Two pairs when one pair is an ace |
Ace pair |
Second pair |
Two pair cards |
Single pair |
Second pair |
Pair of three |
Second and third high value cards |
High value pair |
Three of similar type |
Three of similar type (until pair of three aces are in this pair) |
Three aces a place single ace here |
Straight card (5, 6, or 7) |
Low value card that can fill straight |
Two high value card to maintain five card hand in row |