Pai Gow Poker Side Bet
A Pai Gow Poker side bet that pays on your full 7-card hand. Three of a kind or better wins -- with envy bonuses at $5+.
93 US venues offer fortune pai gow poker.
Free social play · Gold Coins & Stake Cash
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Paradise, Nevada
4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103, USA
Bettendorf, Iowa
1777 Isle Pkwy, Bettendorf, IA 52722, USA
Las Vegas, Nevada
2000 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
Salinas, California
111 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
Las Vegas, Nevada
202 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, US
El Cajon, California
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA
Nekoosa, Wisconsin
949 County Rd G, Nekoosa, WI 54457, USA
Clovis, California
771 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA 93612, USA
Stateline, Nevada
18 US-50, Stateline, NV 89449, USA
Snoqualmie, Washington
37500 Southeast North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, USA
Jamul, California
14145 Campo Rd, Jamul, CA 91935, USA
Laughlin, Nevada
2100 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029, USA
Paradise, Nevada
3801 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Paradise, Nevada
3708 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89115, USA
Tucson, Arizona
7350 S Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85756, USA
Tucson, Arizona
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757, USA
Winchester, Nevada
2535 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Orange City, Florida
822 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763, USA
Oceanside, California
121 Brooks St, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi
1021 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA
Kinder, Louisiana
777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder, LA 70648, USA
Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico
14500 Central Ave SW I-40, Exit 140, Albuquerque, NM 87121, USA
Burlington, Iowa
3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA 52601, USA
Detroit, Michigan
555 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Lincoln California, California
1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648, USA
Reno, Nevada
1 South Lake Street
Hanover, Maryland
7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076, USA
San Felipe, New Mexico
200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, USA
Ferndale, Washington
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248, USA
Enterprise, Nevada
9777 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89183, USA
Atlantic City, New Jersey
2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Mulvane, Kansas
777 Kansas Star Drive, Mulvane, KS 67110, USA
American Canyon, California
3466 Broadway Street, American Canyon, CA 94503, USA
Lemoore, California
17225 Jersey Ave, Lemoore, CA 93245, USA
New Orleans, Louisiana
8 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Wenatchee, Washington
15347 Suquamish Way Northeast, Suquamish, WA 98392, USA
Baltimore, Maryland
1525 Russell St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Fruitland, New Mexico
2752 Indian Service Rd 36, Fruitland, NM 87416, USA
Reno, Nevada
2707 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502, USA
Citrus Heights, California
6508 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95621, USA
Geyserville, California
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8
Laughlin, Nevada
10000 Aha Macav Pkwy, Laughlin, NV 89029, USA
Wilmington, Delaware
777 Delaware Park Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19808, USA
Fort Pierce, Florida
1750 S Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945, USA
Marksville, Louisiana
711 Paragon Pl, Marksville, LA 71351, USA
Palm Springs, California
401 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Turlock, California
2321 W Main St C, Turlock, CA 95380, United States
San Jacinto, California
23333 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583, USA
Colusa, California
3770 California 45, Colusa, CA 95932, USA
Tulalip, Washington
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271, USA
Biloxi, Mississippi
1980 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531, USA
West Wendover, Nevada
680 Wendover Boulevard West Wendover, NV 89883
Henderson, Nevada
1301 W Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014, USA
Redding, California
2100 Redding Rancheria Rd, Redding, CA 96001, USA
Alpine, California
5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901, USA
Friant, California
8184 Table Mountain Rd, Friant, CA 93626, USA
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
777 L’Auberge Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
Paradise, Nevada
3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Hopland, California
13101 Nokomis Road, Hopland, CA 95449, USA
Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico
14500 Central Ave SW I-40, Exit 140, Albuquerque, NM 87121, USA
Shingle Springs, California
1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville, CA 95667, USA
Rock Island, Illinois
777 Jumer Drive, Milan, IL 61264, USA
Wetumka, Oklahoma
1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville, CA 95667, USA
Marysville, Washington
10200 Quil Ceda Blvd, Tulalip, WA 98271, USA
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1721 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
Pullman, Washington
780 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163, USA
Rosamond, California
Diamond Jim's Casino
Sioux City, Iowa
100 Larsen Park Rd
Fife, Washington
2024 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA
Waterloo, Iowa
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, La Porte City, IA 50651, USA
Red Wing, Minnesota
5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 55089, USA
Altoona, Iowa
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
Atlantic City, New Jersey
600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Atlantic City, New Jersey
777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi
13615 Old Highway 61 N
Columbus, Ohio
200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, USA
Chandler, Arizona
1077 S Kyrene Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226, USA
Livermore, California
3571 First St, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
Grantville, Pennsylvania
777 Hollywood Blvd, Grantville, PA 17028, USA
Bell Gardens, California
7301 Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201, USA
Valley Center, California
777 S Resort Dr, Valley Center, CA 92082, USA
Cincinnati, Ohio
Mahnomen, Minnesota
777 S Casino Rd, Mahnomen, MN 56557, USA
Brooks, California
14455 Highway 16, California
Highland, California
5797 N. Victoria Ave., California
Temecula, California
45000 Pechanga Parkway, California
Santa Ynez, California
3400 E. Highway 246, California
Coarsegold, California
711 Lucky Lane, California
Scottsdale, Arizona
101 & McKellips, Arizona
Suquamish, Washington
15347 Suquamish Way, Washington
Kenner, Louisiana
5050 Williams Blvd., Louisiana
Mayetta, Kansas
12305 150th Road, Kansas
Fortune Pai Gow Poker is a side bet added to standard Pai Gow Poker that pays based on the strength of your full seven-card hand. You do not need to beat the dealer -- the Fortune bet pays on three of a kind or better regardless of the dealer hand. An envy bonus feature means that when another player at the table hits a premium hand (four of a kind or better), every player who bet the Fortune gets a bonus payout. The Fortune bet adds excitement to every hand and gives you a reason to root for other players at the table. You'll find live tables at most major properties. See our full US casino directory for venue contact details and hours.
Fortune Pai Gow Poker adds a layer of excitement to every hand of Pai Gow Poker. Instead of waiting to see whether your split hand beats the dealer, you have a side bet paying on your raw seven-card strength. Three of a kind hits relatively often, so you see payouts throughout a session. The envy bonus is the signature feature: when someone at the table hits a premium hand, everyone who bet the Fortune collects. That social mechanic makes the game more interactive than standard Pai Gow Poker.
Place a Fortune side bet in the marked area alongside your Pai Gow Poker ante. The bet is optional.
You receive seven cards. The Fortune bet pays based on your seven-card poker hand regardless of the dealer outcome.
A pair does not pay. Three of a kind is the minimum paying hand on most Fortune paytables.
Higher hands pay more: a straight flush and four of a kind pay significant multiples.
At $5 or higher, the envy bonus applies. If any other player at the table hits four of a kind or better, you receive an additional payout.
The Fortune bet resolves when your seven cards are dealt. The rest of the Pai Gow hand plays out normally.
The Fortune side bet uses a standard 53-card Pai Gow Poker deck including the joker. The joker completes straights and flushes for Fortune purposes. Typical payouts: three of a kind pays 3:1, a straight pays 5:1, a flush pays 7:1, a full house pays 8:1, four of a kind pays 40:1, a straight flush pays 125:1, a royal flush pays 500:1, and a seven-card straight flush (no joker) pays the jackpot or 8,000:1.
The envy bonus at $5+ bets adds extra payouts when other players hit: four of a kind pays $25 to each Fortune player, a straight flush pays $100, a royal flush pays $500, and a seven-card straight flush pays $5,000. The envy mechanic turns every player into a rooting interest and is the main reason to bet at least $5 on the Fortune.
The house edge is typically 7 to 10 percent depending on the paytable. The envy bonus at $5+ adds value but does not make the bet favorable for the player.
The Fortune side bet carries a house edge of roughly 7 to 10 percent. Treat it as entertainment.
Compare paytables between casinos. The payout for three of a kind and a full house varies and affects the overall return.
Bet at least $5 to qualify for envy bonuses. The envy payout when another player hits a premium hand adds significant value.
The Fortune bet does not change your hand-setting strategy. Use the house way as usual.
Fortune pairs well with the Emperor's Challenge side bet, which pays on Pai Gow (no pair) hands.
Keep the Fortune bet small. The base Pai Gow Poker game has a lower house edge and should be your primary wager.
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Editorial picks for visitors who want a real-floor Fortune Pai Gow Poker session. Ranked by directory depth (table counts, amenities, and floor quality). Tap any card for the full property review.
Hanover, Maryland
4,000 slots · 200 tables · 50 poker tables · 24/7
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Temecula, California
4,000 slots · 154 tables · 54 poker tables · 24/7
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Bell Gardens, California
45 tables · 130 poker tables · 24/7
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Rankings reflect directory data depth (floor counts, game variety, amenity tags) re-verified quarterly. They are not a substitute for current operating status; confirm hours and game spread directly with each casino before visiting.
The optimal strategy for the Fortune bet is simple: bet at least $5 to qualify for envy bonuses, and keep the bet small enough that it does not overshadow your main Pai Gow Poker wager. The house edge of 7 to 10 percent is higher than the base game (roughly 2.5 percent after commission), so the Fortune should always be the smaller of your two bets.
Fortune pairs naturally with the Emperor's Challenge side bet. Fortune pays on strong hands (three of a kind and up), while Emperor's Challenge pays on weak hands (no pair, Ace-high). Together, they cover both ends of the hand strength spectrum. The envy bonus is the best feature of the Fortune bet -- it rewards table camaraderie and adds value that no other Pai Gow side bet offers.
The base game without the Fortune side bet. Lower cost per hand but no bonus potential.
Side bet paying on Pai Gow (no pair) hands. Pairs naturally with Fortune to cover both strong and weak hands.
No-commission Pai Gow Poker. May offer Fortune side bet. Lower house edge on the base game.
Dealer hand exposed before you set yours. May offer Fortune. Ties go to dealer.
Fortune Pai Gow Poker is a common side bet at Pai Gow Poker tables across the US. It is most widely available in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and larger tribal casinos. Most Pai Gow Poker tables that offer progressive or side bets include the Fortune option.
Before you play, compare the Fortune paytable across casinos. The three of a kind and full house payouts are the key variables. Browse our US casino directory to find venues near you.
When you bet $5 or more and another player at the table hits four of a kind or better, you receive an additional payout. Four of a kind pays $25 to each Fortune player, straight flush pays $100, royal flush pays $500.
