There are no clear cut, proven ways on how to win at Pai Gow Poker, as it is a game based on the luck of the cards drawn.
Having said that, a good understanding of the game and how to lay out your two hands of cards is essential in getting the best out of your game and hopefully winning. Without a basic understanding of the game there is no point in betting your money as you have no idea on how the bet should be structured or which way to arrange your cards. Try some of the following tips when you play:
Pai Gow Poker is an easy game to learn, is lots of fun, and is easy to win if played with a cool head and sensible bets. It is always important to remember learn all that there is to know about the game before you start playing. Think before you move, take as long as you want and remember to discipline yourself. There is no harm in referring to websites and articles that have been written to help choose the best hands with the cards you have been dealt but don't rely totally on these. Use your common sense also. And stay calm. If you start feeling pressure then you will make silly decisions which will not help your game. Bear in mind that often, in order to win, you have to lose sometimes also, so don't be put off. Persevere and you will also enjoy your game.
History of Pai Gow Poker lies in the fascinating ancient Chinese game of Pai Gow. The original game of Pai Gow was played by the Chinese with tiles that were similar to dominoes. These tiles, or dominoes, were separated into groups by the Pai Gow dealer and then a roll of the dice determined which set of tiles belonged to which player. In the 1800's different versions of the Pai Gow game existed in China. As other games, Pai Gow is believed to have been brought into the United States in the 1800's, by Chinese immigrants who arrived to work in mines and on the railways. In Califonia, this chinese game changed its name from Pai Gow to Pai Gow Poker to get around gambling laws.