
HISTORY OF PAI GOW POKER
This version of poker has its original
roots in the ancient Chinese game called Pai Gow, which
means "make nine" in that language. It has
merged with the basic form of poker to become a very
popular, and relatively new, gambling game. It only
entered Vegas casinos in 1987, but was an instant success
due to its established popularity in California and
surrounding areas. The game debuted in Atlantic City
casinos the following year.
The original Pai Gow is a cryptic and symbolic game, very difficult to learn, and was originally played with dominos. Pai Gow Poker on the other hand is quite straightforward and based on standard poker hands.
In Pai Gow Poker, a 53-card deck is used. The additional card is a designated wild card. It is played on a blackjack table, and six players can play at a time.
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