If you are looking for a slow-paced, highly strategic game with a low house edge, Pai Gow Poker is the perfect choice.

The game is famous for its incredibly high number of 'pushes' (ties), meaning your bankroll will last a very long time.

How to Set Your Hands in Pai Gow

The game is played with a standard 52-card deck, plus one single Joker which acts as a semi-wild card.

You must arrange your cards into a five-card back hand and a two-card front hand, following traditional poker rankings.

• The dealer must set their hand according to a strict set of casino rules called the 'House Way'
• If you are confused, you can always ask the dealer to set your hand according to the House Way for you
• Because tying is so common, the casino takes a 5% commission on all winning bets to maintain their house edge

The Smartest Way to Play Pai Gow

The strategy in Pai Gow revolves entirely around making your two-card hand as strong as legally possible without fouling.

When dealt a hand with no pairs (a 'Pai Gow'), you put your highest card in the back and your next two highest in the front.

By learning how to balance your high and low hands perfectly, you can enjoy one of the best table games in the casino.