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