How to Play Deuces Wild

Changing from more common Jacks or Better to Deuces Wild video poker is a bit of work, even for the veteran player. However, as you continue to play, over time you will better understand how the payouts affect your play. Plus, if you practice at an online casino , many of which offer play money for starters, you can learn from your mistakes, but remember to pay attention to what you are doing because the online casino won’t help correct your mistakes (or tell you you've made one) while you play.

 

Why Play a Video Poker Game?

Poker can be fun when you match your talents against computer software or when you play online. Like in real world video poker, you are dealt cards and try to make a your best hand.

 

What makes Deuces Wild video poker one of the best video poker games is that fact that as the name states, the deuces act as a "wild card" and can therefore count as any card you choose. Don't worry, the poker machine itself will choose what the best card a deuce should be is, making it easy on you.

 

Simply take the following steps to play Deuces Wild video poker: first, choose the value of your coins, and then place your bet. The minimum bet is usually 25 cents, and the maximum $5 and you can bet up to 5 coins. Some casinos offer multi-line deuces wild which is played the same way except your hand is drawn multiple times allowing you to bet more and possibly win more at a time. It is recommended to bet the maximum number of coins to get the best payout and you can adjust the amount you deposit accordingly.

 

To start the game, click on the DEAL button, and play your hand. You will get a second round of cards and you form the final poker hand by keeping some of your first five cards and replacing the bad ones with new cards of the second “draw” round. To form your final hand, click on the DRAW button, and new cards will replace all the discarded ones.

There are some special hands in Deuces Wild video poker besides the usual poker hands:
•    Five of a Kind: five cards of the same value
•    Wild Royal Flush: royal flush containing at least one deuce
•    Four Deuces: all four deuces
•    Natural Royal Flush: royal flush without any deuces

Deuces Wild is the second most popular of the online video poker games, after Jacks or Better. Like any other video poker game, it is a relative newcomer. Unlike most games, which have a definite casino advantage, Deuces can cause the house to lose money, which is a positive for you, the player. It’s not unusual to find a Deuces Wild machine that will pay over 99.5% or higher!