Online Video Poker Basics

Video Poker, whether it's played in an online casino or traditional land-based venue, is - for all intents and purposes, 5-card draw poker, only a hell of a lot more fun to play! We have collected some of the basics of this exciting game, but be sure to check out the invidual game rules for more info.

 

Multi-Hands, Multi-Winnings

Online video poker games are designed to seem like you are playing on a computer screen similar to online casino slot machine games. Learning the rules and fundamentals of this entertaining game could not be simpler. Basically, the objective is to draw the strongest 5-card poker hand you can muster.

 

Also, because the variety of games range anywhere from single-hand formats to as many as 50 hands played at once, there's no getting bored here. And if you're new to video poker, don't let the concept of 50 multiple hands scare you from trying your luck. You'll be amazed at just how easy it really is.

 

Alright, Let's Learn to Play Some Online Video Poker

Regardless of whether a single or multi-hand video poker game is being played, the same principles apply. To start, you place your bet (1 to 5 coins) and press on the 'Deal' button to draw your 5-card hand. Afterwards, you may choose to either hold onto or replace 1 or any amount of your cards in the hopes of getting better cards to build your poker hand with. Just click on the card or cards you wish to hold and then click on the 'Deal' button again. The cards you wanted to replace are automatically exchanged for new ones.

 

Doubling Up On Your Winnings

Whenever you get a winning 5-card online video poker hand - according to the pay table published on your video poker screen - you are given the chance to double your bet, double half your bet, or simply collect your winnings and continue onto the next round of play. This is where you can really cash in on your poker-playing skills.

 

Online Video Poker Game Varieties

Indeed there are tons of video poker games for you to choose from. We've prepared just a partial list of the more commonly played games. If you're just getting started, we suggest you try out the single-line games. Our personal favourite is the Progressive Mega Jacks game, and by Progressive we mean massive jackpot potential!

 

Single line video poker games:

Jacks Or Better
Deuces Wild
Joker Poker
Progressive Mega Jacks
Aces + Faces

 

Multi-line video poker games:

 

Progressive 10-line Jacks Or Better

25-line Aces + Faces
4-line Aces + Faces
4-line Deuces Wild
4-line Jacks Or Better
50-line Jacks Or Better

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