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