How to Play Video Poker

Video poker is also known as draw poker. The game uses a regular 52-card deck, which is played fresh after each hand. The object of the game varies with each machine, and you should check the individual machine specifics for payoff rates and winning combinations.

Step-by-Step Guide to Video Poker

Your final hand is compared to the table of winning combinations (usually shown on the machine). If the value of your hand is lower than the minimum winning combination, you lose your bet. If higher, you win according to the paytable.

Video Poker Hand Rankings

• Jacks or Better : One Pair pays only if the pair is Jacks, Queens, Kings, or Aces. Lower pairs do not pay.
• Kings or Better : One Pair pays only if the pair is Kings or Aces. Lower pairs do not pay.
• Two Pair : Two separate pairs of the same card denominations.
• Three of a Kind : Three cards of the same denomination (e.g., 5-5-5, 9-9-9, K-K-K).
• Straight : Five consecutive cards of different suits (e.g., 7-8-9-10-J).
• Flush : Five cards of the same suit, not consecutive.
• Full House : Three of a kind plus a pair.
• Five of a Kind : Four of a kind plus one Wild card.
• Four of a Kind : Four cards of the same denomination.
• Straight Flush : Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
• Royal Flush : 10-J-Q-K-A of the same suit.
• Wild Royal Flush : Royal Flush including a wild card.