House-Banked Poker
A Pai Gow Poker variant popular in Asian gaming sections. Same 7-card split mechanic with modified commission rules.
11 US venues offer asia poker.
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Atlantic City, New Jersey
1900 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Jamul, California
14145 Campo Rd, Jamul, CA 91935, USA
Chester Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
777 Harrah's Blvd, Chester, PA 19013, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1080 North Delaware Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Atlantic City, New Jersey
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Tampa, Florida
5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
Paradise, Nevada
3700 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, United States
Valley Center, California
777 S Resort Dr, Valley Center, CA 92082, USA
Lakeside, California
Asia Poker is a variant of Pai Gow Poker found primarily in Asian gaming sections. It uses the same 7-card split-hand mechanic as standard Pai Gow Poker but with different commission or payout structures depending on the house rules. Some versions eliminate the 5 percent commission and replace it with modified push rules. Others adjust the joker usage. Asia Poker is a niche game that varies significantly between casinos. You'll find live tables at most major properties. See our full US casino directory for venue contact details and hours.
Asia Poker is a Pai Gow Poker variant tailored for Asian gaming sections. The core 7-card split-hand mechanic is identical to Pai Gow Poker, but the commission structure and joker rules may differ. The game is most common at casinos with dedicated Asian gaming pits, particularly in Las Vegas and California. The game rewards patience and careful hand setting, with the slowest pace of any house-banked poker game.
Place an Ante bet. Side bets like Fortune may be available depending on the house rules.
You receive seven cards. Split them into a five-card high hand and a two-card low hand.
The dealer receives seven cards and sets a hand per the house way.
Compare both hands against the dealer. Win both to win, lose both to lose, split to push.
Commission rules vary. Some versions use standard 5 percent, others use modified push rules.
Verify the specific house rules before playing, as Asia Poker varies between casinos.
Asia Poker uses a standard 53-card deck including a joker. You receive seven cards and split them into a five-card high hand and a two-card low hand. The high hand must outrank the low hand. The dealer sets a hand per the house way. Both hands are compared. Win both to win even money. Lose both to lose. Split one-and-one is a push. Ties go to the dealer.
The key variation from standard Pai Gow Poker is the commission structure. Some Asia Poker versions eliminate the 5 percent commission and use modified push rules (similar to EZ Pai Gow). Others keep the commission but adjust the joker rules. Some tables in Asian sections use a modified joker that completes only straights and flushes but does not act as a standalone ace. Verify the specific rules with the dealer before your first hand.
The core 7-card split mechanic is identical. The differences are in the commission structure (some versions are commission-free) and joker rules. Verify the house rules before playing.
Use the house way to set your hand. The optimal setting strategy is identical to standard Pai Gow Poker.
Focus on winning the high hand. A strong high hand with a weak low hand often splits for a push.
Verify the commission structure before sitting. Some versions are commission-free with push offsets.
The joker rules may differ from standard PGP. Confirm whether the joker plays as an ace or completes straights/flushes.
Side bets like Fortune are optional and carry higher house edges.
Asia Poker is a slow, social game. The pace rewards careful hand setting.
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The optimal hand-setting strategy follows the house way, which is standard for Pai Gow variants. The goal is to win the high hand while keeping the low hand competitive. The strategy does not change based on the commission structure, but your effective edge does. A commission-free version with reasonable push rules offers a better return than the standard 5 percent commission game.
Compared to Super Pan 9 and other California card-room games, Asia Poker is more widely available and uses the familiar Pai Gow Poker mechanics. The game is best for players who enjoy setting hands and want a slower pace than blackjack or baccarat.
The most common version. 5 percent commission, standard joker rules. Widely available.
No commission. Select dealer hands push. A simpler, faster version of PGP.
California card-room game with a 36-card Spanish deck. Closest to 9 wins.
The original Chinese domino game that inspired Pai Gow Poker. 32 dominoes.
Asia Poker is found in Asian gaming pits at larger US casinos, particularly in Las Vegas and California card rooms. It is less common than standard Pai Gow Poker but has a dedicated following. Browse our US casino directory to find venues near you.
No. The hand-setting strategy is identical. Use the house way. The only difference is the effective edge based on the commission structure.
