Pai Gow is a game of Chinese origin that is becoming increasingly popular in Malta - both in bricks and mortar casinos and online. Pai Gow is an ancient Chinese game, believed to have originated in the 10th century. It is a tile-based game with roots in the game of dominoes. The game is played with a set of 32 domino-like tiles that are shuffled and dealt to the players. In Malta, Pai Gow is commonly played with two hands - the ‘low’ hand and the ‘high’ hand. The goal of the game is to beat both of the banker’s hands with your own.
When playing Pai Gow online, the game is typically played with a live dealer, meaning that gamers are playing in real-time with a real person dealing the cards. The live dealer interacts with the players, creating a more social atmosphere. There is also a chance to chat with the other players, something that is not possible with a regular online casino game.