VIDEO POKER RULES

Online video poker or Draw Poker is one of the most interesting games offered by online casinos. The game of video poker is played by many gamblers and it certainly involves a certain amount of skill and strategy as well as a little bit of luck. The coin denomination used in casino video poker games ranges from $0.25 to $5 per hand. If you want to win it is always good to have the right amount of knowledge of the game. You can do this by reading the game guides and playing the free version of the video poker game to learn the rules.

Free Video Poker games are available at most of the casinos and they help you a great deal in learning the game and building your confidence before wagering with real money later on. Most of the video poker variations have the similar video poker rules but the winning combination of hands may however vary a little bit. Worry not! All the rules and winning hand combinations are explained in each game guide found on the casino websites or in the casino software.

It is important that you do your homework before you play for money. Once you’ve chosen the right casino and type of game to play you are assured of a fun and a good gaming experience. Most casinos offer you a variety of poker bonuses, free play and customer support 24 hours a day.

How to Play

• Click on the coin denominations to place your desired bets.
• Click ‘deal’ after which you are dealt with 5 cards
• Choose to either HOLD or discard these cards and then click ‘deal’ again
• New cards will replace the discarded cards in your hand.
• Winnings are determined on the highest hand and the combination of cards.

The winning combinations of hands include:

• Royal flush – is a player whose hand consists of an Ace, king, queen, jack, 10 all cards of the same suit
• Jacks or better: a pair of jacks, queens, kings, or aces
• Straight flush - any 5 consecutive cards of the same suit.
• Four of a kind: a hand that consists of 4 cards of the same denomination but different suits.
• Full house - 2 cards of the same value but different suit and 2 cards of the same value but different suit. .
• Flush - any 5 cards of the same suit.
• Straight - 5 consecutive cards of different suits.
• Three of a kind - 3 cards of the same value but different suits.
• Two pairs - 2 cards of the same value plus two cards of another rank.

There are a couple of video poker variations such as Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Tens or Better, Kings or Better, Aces & Faces, Joker Poker, and lots others. You can also play multiple hands in video poker, depending on the game. Some video poker games offer 50 to 100 hands in one game… amazing! It is important that you choose the best variation of video poker and play it. Also look for the payout rates offered by each online casino to see where it is best to play.

How To Play For Free In 3 Easy Steps

• Download the relevant DirectX plugin if needed and then wait for the game to load.
  
  
• Click "OK" in the Casino Login box.
  
  
• Start playing by making a bet and then clicking "DEAL".