高辊赌场中在线牌九扑克的玩法规则(2)

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　　High roll casino in PaiJiu online poker play rules

　　Pai Gow Poker is an American version of the Chinese domino game known as Pai Gow. The game has gained significant popularity at online casinos. Many individuals like to play online Pai Gow poker because its pace is relatively slow compared to other games. Like blackjack , players in Pai Gow poker do not compete against each other, but rather aim to beat the dealer independently.

　　Online Pai Gow poker is played with a standard 52-card deck, plus one Joker. The game begins by randomly assigning each player a betting position. While this has been accomplished in the past by using dice, online Pai Gow poker usually makes use of a random number generator. After betting positions have been established, each player makes a wager and is dealt seven cards. Players must then arrange these cards to make the best possible five-card and two-card hands, although the five-card hand must be better than the two-card hand. Two-card hands consist of pairs or high cards, while five-card hands typically follow standard poker hand rankings. The single Joker can act as any card needed to obtain a straight or flush, or it can act as an Ace. However, in some online Pai Gow poker games , the Joker is wild.

　　Next, the dealer flips seven cards for him or herself and arranges them based on a predetermined set of rules called the house way. If the dealer has a higher five-card hand and higher two-card hand than a player, that player loses his or her wager. If the dealer wins one hand and the player wins another, the bet is a push. If the player wins both hands, he or she is paid out at 1:1, minus a 5% house commission.

　　Basic strategy for online Pai Gow poker can be quite complex, with various rules designed to help players most effectively arrange their cards. Learning basic strategy usually consists of memorizing statistical information about various hands, which means that the game can only be mastered after significant practice. In lieu of basic strategy, there are a few rules of thumb that online Pai Gow poker players can use to great effect.