Five-Card Pai Gow Headed for Vegas Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to approve five-card Pai Gow for Las Vegas casinos following a recommendation from the state’s Gaming Control Board. Developed by Casino Gaming Development, the game was created by Angel Espino as a streamlined version of the traditional seven-card Pai Gow. In this version, players divide five cards into a three-card high hand and a two-card low hand, aiming to beat the dealer’s respective hands. Espino told regulators the simplified structure allows for faster gameplay, fewer errors, and more hands played per hour. The game underwent a successful field trial at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Lucas... The post Five-Card Pai Gow Headed for Vegas Casinos appeared first on This Week in Gambling.
The Nevada Gaming Commission is expected to approve five-card Pai Gow for Las Vegas casinos following a recommendation from the state’s Gaming Control Board. Developed by Casino Gaming Development, the game was created by Angel Espino as a streamlined version of the traditional seven-card Pai Gow. In this version, players divide five cards into a three-card high hand and a two-card low hand, aiming to beat the dealer’s respective hands. Espino told regulators the simplified structure allows for faster gameplay, fewer errors, and more hands played per hour. The game underwent a successful field trial at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Lucas...
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