Method of playing pai-gow poker

An improved method for playing a game of poker using a field of cards wherein the Player makes a wager, and a hand is dealt consisting of six cards. During the course of playing the player must end up with two poker hands each containing three cards. The player has the option of making two wagers, First wager on the winning hand method, second wager on receiving one of the lowest possible poker hands. If the player has placed a wager on the consolation prize. The player will receive the consolation prize even though he may have lost the basic wager. The improvement in the method of play comprising:

• selecting card combinations in such a way to result in two hands of three cards in a attempt to make both poker hands as high as possible. Certain card combinations can not be made very high and consequently will result in the two hands being weak. Thus the offering of a consolation prize for getting one of the worst possible hands in the game, or getting the special meaning hand;
• The Player making a consolation wager has the option of placing a wager on the consolation prize prior to being dealt any cards whether or not he has made a base wager;
• comparing the Player's the players two poker hands of 3 cards to that of the dealer to determine a win, loss, or push. In addition comparing the low hand to said selected consolation prize outcome combinations;
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• rewarding the Player for a win with the highest 3 card poker hand and possibly for obtaining one of the worst possible hands or getting the special meaning hand. The outcome of the consolation prize is based upon his consolation prize wager and the Player can have a win, loss, or push on the two 3 card poker hands possibly losing his regular wager for failing to obtain a winning hand but still winning the lowest possible consolation prize.