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