Video Poker Online

by J. Phillip Vogel

This Video Poker Online lesson begins with the classic versions also available at land-based casinos and moves to selections that are unique to online gambling for this Learn to Play Video Poker lesson.

Classic Video Poker Online Games:
Jacks or Better
The classic video poker game--in Jacks or Better the player is dealt five cards and must choose which to 'hold.'  The player then discards the remaining cards and is dealt replacements. The final hand is considered a winning hand if the player has a pair of jacks or better. 

Deuces Wild
A popular version of draw poker both on and offline, 2’s are wild and the minimum winning hand is three of a kind. 

Joker Poker
Joker Poker is a draw poker version that offers a combination of wild cards, and special payouts for select hands. The final hand is considered a winner if the player has a pair of kings or better.

Pick ‘Em Poker
Pick 'Em Poker is a different kind of video poker game. Players receive two single cards starting from the left and then two sets of three cards. Players must choose between these two sets for the set they believe will yield the best hand.  Once the selection is made, the other cards are revealed making a poker hand.
 

Unique Video Poker Online Games:
Video Poker Online: Aces & Eights
Aces and Eights is played like Jacks or Better, with the player receiving five cards and at least a pair of jacks required to win.   The game also offers special payouts for select hands, including four aces and four eights.  

Video Poker Online: 2 Ways Royal
Like other versions of video poker, the object of 2 Ways Royal is to receive a five-card poker hand that contains a winning combination. The most notable difference however, is that the game offers a “Lo Royal Flush”—a combination of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of the same suit—that pays the same as the traditional or “Hi Royal Flush”-- 10, J, Q, K, A of the same suit.

Video Poker Online: Power Poker Options
Power Poker is similar to traditional video poker except that players are dealt multiple hands of five cards each. One hand will be dealt initially and from this, players select the cards to hold or discard.  When holding a card, those cards will also appear in the same position in the remaining hands. All hands subsequently have their remaining spaces replaced with new cards.
Also known as multi-hand VP offline, here are some of the games available.

Video Poker Online: 4 Play Power Poker
Includes video poker versions played out in a four-hand grid.
Game versions: Jacks or Better, Tens or Better, Double Joker Power Poker, Deuces Wild Power Poker, Deuces and Joker Power Poker, Aces and Faces Power Poker.

Video Poker Online: 10 Play Power Poker
Play takes place on a 10-handed grid. 
Game versions: Aces and Faces Power Poker, Deuces and Joker Power Poker, Deuces Wild Power Poker, Double Joker Power Poker, Jacks or Better Power Poker, Joker Poker Power Poker, Double Jackpot Poker.

Video Poker Online: 50 Play Power Poker
Play on a 50-hand grid. 
Game versions: Aces and Faces Power Poker, Deuces and Joker Power Poker, Deuces Wild Power Poker, Double Joker Power Poker, Jacks or Better Power Poker, Joker Poker Power Poker.

Video Poker Online: 100 Play Power Poker
Played on a 100-hand grid.
Game versions: Jacks or Better Power Poker, Aces & Faces Power Poker.

Progressive Jackpot Games:
SupaJax is a progressive video poker based on the standard rules of Jacks or Better video poker. A standard 52-card deck is used with one extra card, SupaJax, added. The SupaJax card completes the hand needed to win the progressive jackpot, but is not a wild card and doesn't complete any other winning combination.
Winning hands: Jacks or better, two pairs, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, royal flush, SupaJax plus four jacks.
Special features: A progressive jackpot is awarded for four jacks plus the “SupaJax” card.

Super Jackpot is a progressive jackpot version of traditional Jacks or Better video poker.  Players receive five cards face up from a standard 52-card deck that is reshuffled after each hand.  No wild cards are used to make winning combinations.
Winning hands: Payouts are made on pairs of jacks or better, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush.
Special features: A Royal Flush with a maximum bet wins the progressive jackpot, which begins at $1,000 for the $0.25 game and $4,000 for the $1 version.

Jackpot Deuces is a progressive version of Deuces Wild, players are dealt five cards from a deck of 52.  Deuces are wild and substitute to create winning combinations.
Winning hands: Payout is on three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, five of a kind, deuces royal flush, four deuces and natural royal flush.
Special features: A progressive jackpot is awarded when a player holds a diamond royal flush with five coins wagered.

Megajacks is a progressive jackpot game based on Jacks or Better Video Poker.  A royal flush on one coin pays 250 coins; a royal flush on maximum coins (5) pays the progressive jackpot displayed on the top of the screen.
Winning hands: Megajacks pays on pairs of jacks or better, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush.
Special features: Players may accept the payout for winning hands or try the optional doubling feature for a shot at more money.

Hybrid & Proprietary Games:
If you’re looking for something that’s a little bit different, check out these games.

Kooka Keno Video is set up like Joker Poker with a special feature game added. A deck of 52 cards plus a wild joker is used and players hold or discard cards to make the highest winning hand from five cards.  The joker can be substituted for any card. 
Winning hands: Payout is on two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, five of a kind, royal flush with joker and natural royal flush.  Payouts for full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush vary depending on whether a joker was used.
Special features: Any winning combination of full house or better triggers a keno game.  At the start of this bonus game, players choose one of four eggs to determine the number of keno games awarded, up to five.  The ‘Kooka Keno’ board will then appear where players choose 10 numbers.  Any wins will be awarded multiplied by the original bet placed. 

Wild Heart is based on Double Joker Video Poker, this game features three 54-card decks (one deck per each line), with the 53rd and 54th cards being the jokers or wild cards. Wild cards can be used as any card.
Winning hands: Two pairs, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, five of a kind, wild royal flush, and royal flush.
Special features: Offers a progressive jackpot.

Although this directory includes a thorough mix of popular video poker versions online, there are still many more options available for you to discover.

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