Pai Gow Poker is essentially two separate Poker hands arranged according to traditional Poker rankings. If more than one player survives the final round of betting, all surviving players show their cards, and the pot is split between: The best five. Never split. What is the dealer button, small blind, and big blind? In. The reading of a tabled hand may be disputed until the next hand begins (see Rule 23). Disputed Hands and Pots. split between the holder of the highest and. "Down the River" is the basic variation of Seven-Card Stud Poker and this is the game played in poker rooms. If multiple players have the same hand ranking, the pot is split equally among the tying players. FOUR OF A KIND: Play the pair in front. Disputed Hands and Pots. Any odd chip left over after having been. The reading of a tabled hand may be disputed until the next hand begins (see Rule 23). Pai Gow Poker is essentially two separate Poker hands arranged according to traditional Poker rankings. Any odd chip left over after having been. Side Pots: Each side pot will be split separately. In the case of a tie, the pot is split and any odd chips are reduced to the smallest amount being used at the table. the pot will be split as evenly as possible. In the case of a tie, the pot is split and any odd chips are reduced to the smallest amount being used at the table. "Down the River" is the basic variation of Seven-Card Stud Poker and this is the game played in poker rooms. . FOUR OF A KIND: Play the pair in front. Each side pot will be split separately. split between the holder of the highest and. Each side pot will be split separately. Never split. Playing the Board at Showdown: When playing the.