video poker guide

Video Poker

Video Poker is one of the simplest games to play at a casino and one of the most popular. Looking like a cross between a slot machine and table poker, video poker offers the speed of slots with the strategy of poker.

Due to the sheer popularity of video poker games at casinos, the number of variations are increasing constantly, with new game-types, bonus features, progressives jackpots and wild cards. Each game follows a specific strategy and if played seriously, can often reach a near 100% return to player. The high potential payout percentages is what makes video poker so popular

Video Poker Basic Play

Video Poker is simple to play. The player needs to choose how many coins they wish to play - from 1 to 5. Five cards are drawn on the screen. The player decides which cards to hold and which to discard. The machine then replaces the discarded cards and pays you according to your hand. The payout is dependent on how many coins have been played and multipled from the payout table. Some online casinos offer a double-up feature after a win, allowing the player to double their winnings on a 50/50 gamble.

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