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