Casino typesPai Gow is an ancient Chinese domino game that has been played in Irish casinos for centuries. This game is similar to Baccarat in that players attempt to form a winning five-card hand from the seven cards dealt. In Pai Gow, the dealer deals seven cards to each player, and each player attempts to form two hands of five and two cards respectively. The five-card hand must rank higher than the two-card hand. Once the players have formed their hands, the dealer turns over his or her cards and attempts to form two hands. The player's hands are then compared against the dealer's.
When playing Pai Gow at Irish mobile casinos, there are a few rules players must adhere to. First, all players must place an ante bet before the cards are dealt. After the cards are dealt, players must decide which two cards to place into their two-card hand and which five cards will be placed in their five-card hand. This decision must be made before the dealer reveals his or her cards. The player must then compare his or her hands to the dealer's hands. If the player has a higher ranking hand than the dealer, the player is paid a 1:1 payout on the ante bet. If the player has a lower ranking hand than the dealer, the player loses the ante bet. A tie results in a push.