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Emperor’s Challenge Pai Gow Progressive
 
Emperor’s Challenge Progressive is an exciting variation of Pai Gow Poker played with a 52-card deck plus one Joker. The Joker acts as a wild card, used as an Ace or to complete a straight or flush.
 
Players are dealt seven cards and must divide them into two hands:

• A five-card high hand

• A two-card low hand

To win, both hands must beat the dealer’s corresponding hands.
 
Main Game Rules

• The low hand must be lower in rank than the high hand.

• If only one hand wins, the result is a push.

• If both hands lose, the player loses the wager.

• Standard Pai Gow Poker hand rankings apply.
   

Optional Bonus Wagers
 
Pai Gow Insurance
Pays based on the strength of the player’s seven-card hand, regardless of how the hands are set or the outcome against the dealer.
 
Emperor’s Treasure
Also pays based on the player’s seven-card poker hand, with payouts for premium hands according to the posted paytable.
 
Both bonus wagers are independent of the base game outcome.
 
Progressive Jackpot
Players may place an optional $1 or $5 Progressive wager for a chance to win a linked jackpot.

• The Progressive pays based on premium seven-card poker hands.

• Jackpot amounts and qualifying hands are displayed at the table.

• Progressive wagers are resolved independently of all other bets.
   

House Rules

Emperor’s Challenge Progressive is played using one 53-card deck (including Joker). All wagers must be placed before the deal begins. The dealer sets their hand according to house way rules. Bonus and Progressive wagers are paid according to the posted paytables and do not affect the outcome of the base game.