Video Poker Game
From it's early days in the mid-1970's video poker has evolved to the high-tech machines of today and not surprisingly has become one of the favourite games of gamblers, and for good reason, it's one of a few casino games that has a low house edge which means there actually is a positive chance of winning. Unlike other table games or slots, video poker can put the odds in your favour by using a good strategy combined with an element of luck.Unlike traditional slots where you have no control on the outcome of the results delivered to you, video poker allows you to discard unwanted dealt cards, this is where strategy comes into play and is why it has become such an immensely popular game with gamblers of all levels of skill, both in the casino and on the internet. Another feature that can tip the outcome in your favour is the optional bonus bet offered on a win in which you can then select to choose "red" or "black", selecting correctly doubles your payment, an incorrect selection you loose your winnings in play.
All machines are regulated and checked on a regular basis by government gaming authorities in the jurisdiction of the casino.
The obvious objective is to get the highest paying hand, below are the winning hand combinations for video poker:-
- Royal Flush
- Straight Flush
- Four of a Kind
- Full House
- Flush
- Straight
- Three of a Kind
- Two Pair
- Jacks or Better
Ready to try your luck with video poker? Check out our free video poker game and enjoy! Need to know more about the game? check out our guide on how to play video poker or our video poker glossary.