the standard game of asia poker is modified by dividing the seven cards dealt to each participant into three groups or hands rather than two , with the three groups containing four cards , two cards or one card , respectively . to win , a player must win on at least two of three hands , and because there are three hands rather than two , the number of tied hands or “ pushes ” is greatly reduced . each player is also allowed to place a separate bonus wager that the cards of the hand of the player will match one hand of a posted table of payout hands . in addition , each player is also allowed to place a separate “ win all three ” wager that all three hands of the player will be of higher rank than the three hands of the dealer .