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