The highest two-card hand is two Aces, and the highest five-card hand a royal flush. The rankings of the hands are based on basic poker rankings. Each player attempts to defeat the banker (the casino dealer, or one of the other players at the table).Įach player is dealt seven cards, which are made into two hands: a two-card hand and a five-card hand.
Pai Gow Poker is played on a table set for six players, plus the dealer.