Pai Gow Glossary

Pai Gow Glossary Terms

Ante - The beginning bet all players place before a game begins; this is a condition in order to participate in the game.

Copy Hand - When both the player and dealer have the same hand.

Dragon Hand - The Dragon is Pai Gow Poker's traditional symbol. It is also a hand which is dealt to an empty seat. Any player in the game can place a bet for the Dragon Hand, meaning he will play two hands against the dealer.

High Hand - 5 Card hand separated from the initial 7 Card Hand dealt.

Low Hand - 2 Card hand separated from the initial 7 Card hand dealt.