Video Poker Overview
 Online video
poker is easy to learn and great fun to play. There are many
different games and variants of online video poker. However, if
you've ever played regular poker, the same basic rules apply to video
poker.
Once you've selected a video poker game, you simply insert the
amount of credits you wish to play (anything from a single
credit to the maximum bet).
You push the 'Deal' or 'Draw' button to be dealt five cards. You
will be given the option to improve your hand by selecting to
'hold' the cards you want to keep and discard those you don't.
Any cards that you did not hold will be replaced with fresh
cards once you push deal or draw.
The objective of any video poker game is to get the best winning
combination of cards. Obviously the higher the combination, the
higher your payout will be.
Another feature of most online video poker games is the optional
'double' button.
You can only select this feature after a winning hand. If you
select to double, you are given the opportunity to double your
winnings from the previous hand but also risk losing them.
Video Poker Winning hands (highest to lowest)
Royal Flush
- 5 consecutive cards of the same suit, for example 10, Jack,
Queen, King and Ace of Spades.
Straight Flush
- 5 consecutive cards of the same suit, for example 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Hearts.
Flush
- 5 non-consecutive cards of the same suit, for example 3, 6, 9, Jack and Ace of Clubs.
Straight
- 5 consecutive cards in different suits, for example 9, 10, Jack and Queen of Diamonds and King of Spades.
5 of a Kind
- 4 cards of the same plus the Wild Card.
4 of a Kind
- 4 cards of the same.
3 of a Kind
- 3 cards of the same.
2 Pairs
- Two sets of pairs (normally pairs have to be Jacks or better depending on the game you are playing)
Minimum and maximum bets will differ depending on the online casino and the particular
video poker game you are playing.
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