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Online Video Poker machines operate like any other Video Poker
machines found in casinos throughout the world. The main difference
is that you can switch your bet amount without changing to another
machine. A 52-card deck is used (53 for Joker Poker) and is reshuffled
after each hand.
HOW TO PLAY
The objective of Video Poker is to gain the highest
ranked five-card poker hand possible. To begin playing Video
Poker, you must deposit money into the machine. Denominations
include: $1, $5 or $25, although some machines offer 25 cent
games. Depending on the game format, you either drag and drop
or click on the coins to place your bet.
At this point, the amount of coins you have available
to bet on this hand is shown in the "CREDIT" field
at the bottom of the Video Poker machine. The "COIN"
field displays the amount of coins you have selected. Please
note that the "BALANCE" field will not change when
you change the coin denomination since they show your balance
in dollars (not coins).
Once you have deposited to the Video Poker machine,
you may then click on the "Bet One" button up to the
amount of coins you would like to play to a maximum of 5 coins.
If you would like to play with the maximum number of coins (5),
you may alternatively choose to simply click the "Bet Max"
button. When you are ready, click on the "Deal" button
to distribute the cards.
You will be given 5 cards. The machine uses a 52-card
deck (53 for Joker Poker), which is shuffled after each hand.
Then you hold the card(s) you need in order to achieve the highest
ranked poker hand possible.
You may hold cards by simply clicking on the hold
button. Select your cards based upon normal poker hand values,
shown in the chart below. Once you have selected the cards to
hold, click on the "DEAL" button again. The cards that
were not marked as "HELD" will be replaced. If after
this replacement, the hand is over. If you have a hand that qualifies
for a payout, your credit will be automatically increased by
the amount of coins shown in the "PAID" field.
To change the type of Video Poker machine you are
playing, click on "Exit" (VERY IMPORTANT: do not exit
any game by clicking on the upper right hand corner "X"
symbol. Always use the
"Exit" button). Then, return to the menu
and select the game you would like to play. When you change the
game type, your credit and coin denominations will not change.
Note: You can only change the Video Poker machines
when your hand is finished.
STANDARD GAME TYPES:
Jacks or Better
This is the most popular version of Video Poker. Basically,
you need to get a pair of jacks or better in order to get paid
(hence the name).
Let's assume you bet five coins. If you get a pair
of Jacks or better, you get five coins back. You deposited five
coins to begin with, and you just got your original five coins
back! In order to really win, you must get two pairs or better.
The amount of coins you win depends on how good your hand is.
(see the payout chart)
Deuces Wild
In the Deuces Wild version of Video Poker, all deuces
are treated as wild cards. This means that whenever you get a
2, you can use that card as any card you like - you can therefore
change it's face value and/or suit to work with the hand you
have. With Deuces Wild, you have a far better chance of getting
good hands. The casino compensates for this by offering a tighter
payout schedule. You only get paid with a three of a kind or
better.
Jokers Wild
Jokers Wild is five-card draw poker with the addition
of one joker. This means you are playing with a 53-card deck
instead of 52. The Joker is a wild card, and can be played as
any card you want.
The existence of a wild card increases your chances
of getting a good hand, so the payout schedule is adjusted accordingly.
You need two pair or better to get paid.
Doubling Video Poker
Doubling offers you the chance to double the current
value of your payout. Here's how to play. After winning a poker
hand, you press the double button. The cards are reshuffled and
a new set of 5 cards is drawn. But only the first card is exposed.
This is the dealer's card. Select one of the remaining four cards
by clicking on it.
1. If the card you select has a rank higher than the
dealer's card, you will win double your original payout. You
have a chance to double your payout again on the next hand or
collect your winnings.
2. If the card you selected is of equal rank, there
is a tie and you can collect your winnings or try again.
3. If the card you choose is of lesser rank than the
dealer's, you lose and will not receive a payout.
STANDARD POKER HAND VALUES:
Nothing 1 to 1
One Pair 1 to 1
Two pair 2 to 1
Three of a Kind 3 to 1
Straight 4 to 1
Flush 5 to 1
Full House 7 to 1
Four of a Kind 20 to 1
Straight Flush 50 to 1
Royal Flush 100 to 1
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