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General Description of Chinese Poker
It is a relatively rare game, sometimes referred to as 13-card poker. It primarily resembles pai gow poker, which enjoys significantly greater popularity in both land-based and online casinos.
From two to four gamers can participate in it. A 52-card standard deck, excluding jokers, is used in Chinese poker. There is no need for a particular table.
Although Chinese poker is often considered a family game, it has recently been included in the programs of significant poker tournaments.
It is necessary to collect three highest-ranking hands from the 13 dealt cards: two five-card and one three-card hands.
Five-card hands are referred to as "the back" and "the middle". The three-card hand is referred to as "the front." The back should be the highest-ranking, and the front is the lowest-ranking hand. The rank of the middle hand should be inferior to the back and superior to the front.
For example, the following is possible: a full house is the back hand, a flash is the middle hand, and a pair is the front hand.
All combinations are standard in poker, ranging from a high card to a royal flush.
Chinese Poker Gameplay
The cards are dealt to the players. They form their hands into fists and place them on the table face down. The back should be located near the player, the middle one, and finally, the front.
There is no common bank in Chinese poker.
The points are credited in this game. Players compare their hands with those of their opponents. The comparison occurs only within certain types of hands, i.e., the back, front, and middle hands are separately compared with each other. Flushes and straights in the front are not compared. The player sitting to the left of the dealer starts revealing their cards. The other players reveal cards clockwise.
Points are credited for each hand of your opponents that you have beaten. However, if one of them beats your hands, you give him points for this, i.e., you can beat two hands of one of the opponents and lose one of them, or you can beat all three hands of another opponent or lose all of them. If hands are equal, points are not credited.
One point is usually credited for each victory, but there are different systems. To avoid misunderstandings, players usually write scores.
There are variations of the rules according to which a player who beats all the hands of the opponents receives bonus points. Bonus points are frequently added for the highest-ranking hands, three identical hands (three straights or flushes), six pairs, thirteen different cards, etc.
If you play for money, each point equals a certain predetermined amount.
The following scheme of accrual of points is used in some countries:
- If two hands win and one hand loses, two points are credited.
- If three hands win (the so-called scoop), four points are credited.
- If there is one victory, one draw, and one loss, one point is credited.
The bonus points can be credited in the following situations after comparing hands:
- The highest-ranking back, middle, and front - 1 point.
- Set in the front - 2 points.
- Full house in the middle- 1 point.
- Four of a kind in the back - 3 points.
- Straight flush in the back - 4 points.
Here are other varieties of casino poker.
How to win at Chinese poker?
To play Chinese Poker most successfully, first of all, do not be lazy to learn all the subtleties of the rules. It is then necessary to understand the nuances of the basic strategy. It will be discussed in a separate Casinoz article. Before risking real money, play for free.
Where to Play Chinese Poker
As stated above, this poker is rare in gambling clubs. It is not easy to find it at online casinos.
Conclusion
Are you familiar with this version of poker? Do you know how to play Chinese poker well? Ready to suggest where to find this game of chance? Share your knowledge in the comments.
