One hand wins and one hand loses: player pushes (tie).Both hands win: player is paid even money.Players compete against the house hand.
The five-card hand must always be of higher rank than the two-card hand. Each player is dealt seven cards and must arrange the cards Into two hands: a two-card hand and a five-card hand. Players wagering $5 or more on the bonus will receive an “envy” button which qualifies them for an additional envy payout on qualifying hands. Players make a standard Pai Gow wager, with an optional bonus wager to begin a round of play. HOW TO PLAY: Face Up Pai Gow Poker Is played with a traditional deck of 52 cards plus one Joker which can be used as an ace, or to complete a straight or flush. In Face Up Pai Gow Poker, the dealer’s cards are dealt Face Up prior to player’s setting their hand and winning wagers are not charged commission! However, if the dealer has an Ace high Pai Gow, all Pai Gow wagers are an automatic push. Players win the envy bonus when someone else at the table receives a four of a kind or higher.
Players may bet any amount within table limits, however, a fortune bet of at least $5 qualifies them for envy bonus payouts. GAME BASICS: Face Up Pai Gow Poker is a variation of Pai Gow Poker with an additional bonus wager.
