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Writer>>daniel albert All bets are made against the banker. The player wins if both of his or her hands rank higher than those of the banker. A tie (push) occurs if one hand is higher and the other is lower; no money changes hands. The banker wins if both of the player's hands are lower than the banker's hands. The banker wins all situations in which one player hand is identical to that of the banker (copy) and the other banker hand wins. The banker pushes in all situations in which one player hand is identical to that of the banker (copy) and the other banker hand loses. The designated dealer button rotates, and any player may take a turn being the banker for two consecutive hands. The house dealer makes all payoffs, at even money, from the wager of the banker. As far as the rules of the game go they are fairly simple as well. All action proceeds in a clockwise direction starting from the action button and you may not show your hand to or discuss your hand with, any other player at any time while the game is in play. The total count of the dice points after opening the dice cup determines which player receives the first hand, counting from the banker as number 1 and proceeding clockwise. The banker's position is always 1, 8, and 15, no matter how many players are seated. Examples: If the dice points total 9, the player immediately to the left of the banker receives the first hand. If the dice points total 15, the banker receives the first hand. The point total of the dice also determines the position of the action button, except when the banker position is indicated; in those cases, the first player to the left (clockwise) of the banker receives the action button. The banker's hand will not be opened until all other hands have been set. In the case in which the banker's hand is opened before all hands are set, the house dealer will set the player's hand in the house logical manner. The joker or an ace is boxed or exposed on the deal. Two or more cards are boxed or exposed on the deal. The hands are delivered to the wrong spots and two or more players have looked at their cards. The hands are delivered to the wrong spots and a player looked at the player-banker's hand. You are responsible for the final setting of your hand. The house dealer will assist in the setting of your hand and offer the house" logical" way upon your request, but cannot be held responsible for the final decision. Statements regarding the value of your hand are not binding. The cards read for themselves. If you set your hands in such a way that the two-card hand ranks higher than the five-card hand, your hand is fouled and the wager is forfeited to the extent that money covers. If you put three cards in one hand and four in the other, or one card in one hand and six in the other, your hand is fouled and the wager is forfeited to the extent that money covers. You may look at only one hand, regardless of the number of hands on which you have wagered. You can be the "active" player on only one circle (spot) and on only one hand, regardless of the number of hands on which you have wagered. So although you may feel like Texas Hold 'em is the only way to go when it comes to poker make sure to try your luck at any of Los Angeles's great casinos at the Pai Gow Poker table. 9