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The Basics
Video poker is a popular Casino game that combines elements of both slot machines and traditional poker. The objective is to create the best possible poker hand with the cards you are dealt. The better your hand, the more you can win.
GAMEPLAY
Place Your Bet
Start by choosing how much you want to bet.
Cards Are Dealt
Once you've placed your bet, click on the "Deal" button to receive your initial five-card hand.
Choose Your Cards
Carefully evaluate the cards you have been dealt and consider which ones to keep and which ones to discard. You need to decide which cards give you the best chance of forming the highest-ranking hand. After analyzing your hand, click on the cards you want to hold.
Draw
Once you've selected the cards to hold, click on the "Draw" or "Deal" button. The cards you didn't hold will be replaced by new ones. These new cards will complete your final hand.
Winning and Losing
After the draw, your final hand will be revealed and compared to the pay table. If your hand matches any of the winning combinations listed on the pay table, you will be awarded the corresponding payout. The amount won depends on the rarity and strength of your hand.
PAY TABLE
In video poker, payouts are determined by a Pay Table. Higher-ranking poker hands pay out more, while lower-ranking hands pay out less
Royal Flush
A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit. This is the highest possible hand.
Straight Flush
Five consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 9, 8, 7, 6, 5 of hearts).
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank (i.e. four Kings).
Full House
Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank (i.e. three Queens and two 7s).
Flush
Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence (i.e. 10, 7, 6, 4, 2, all of spades).
Straight
Five consecutive cards of different suits (i.e. 10 of hearts, 9 of diamonds, 8 of clubs, 7 of spades, 6 of hearts).
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same rank (i.e. three 5s).
Two Pair
Two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank (i.e. two 10s and two 7s).
One Pair
Two cards of the same rank (i.e. two Jacks).
Different Video Poker games may offer different payouts, so it's essential to check the paytable before playing to understand the potential winnings for each hand.
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