Inspired by the classic poker form of five-card draw and born of the early computer age, video poker is one of the most popular and highest paying games in the casino today.

Unlike slot machines, video poker has a low house edge and is directly affected by the decisions of the player. The object of the game is to form the best poker hand possible after one or more draws of the cards.

Play begins with a bet of one to five credits usually equal to a quarter or one dollar. Five cards are dealt and the player has the option to either hold or discard each card. The discarded cards are replaced with new ones and the hand is payed off according to its value.

The typical machine requires jacks or better to win, the better the hand the higher the payout.

Basic Strategy

Video poker strategy can often be very complex due to the nature of the game and the multitude of game variations and differing payoff tables. However, a good strategy can often promise a return of over 99% or higher!

Always play the maximum number of coins, as nearly all video poker machines offer a significant bonus on the highest hand, usually a royal flush, with five coins played.

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