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