When casino slots and poker combine, you get video poker. This online casino game has the format of slots and the gameplay of poker. With no players or dealer to contend with, you’re on a solo mission to create the best possible poker hand.

Video poker is a form of draw poker that’s played on digital screens. The goal is to get at least the minimum hand required for a payout; however, the minimum hand varies game to game, so be sure to check it out on the paytable. Regardless of which version you play, you start with a five-card hand, and get an opportunity to improve that hand by swapping cards for new ones.

How to Play Online Video Poker

To play video poker online, start off by hitting “Bet One” for every coin you want to bet; a “Bet Max” button is available for betting five coins per round. The payouts that coincide with the number of coins you bet will be highlighted on the paytable.

Hit “Deal” to get five cards face-up. Out of those five, you select the cards that you want to hold on to. You can hold on to all the cards, no cards, or any number of them. It’s completely up to you.

The cards that aren’t kept are swapped for new ones, and the hand is checked for wins. If you do win, you’ll get an opportunity to double your payout or lose it completely through the game’s Double or Nothing round.

This optional round pits you against the Dealer in a game of who can get the higher card. The Dealer’s card will be shown face-up, and you’ll choose between four randomly-dealt cards that are placed face down. If you pick a card that’s higher than the Dealer’s, you win and your payout is doubled. You can proceed to another round of Double or Nothing if you want, or take the money and return to your online video poker session.

Online Video Poker Games

In our online casino, video poker reigns supreme. We have 10 versions of it, and many of these games come with the option of playing 1, 3, 10, and 52 hands per round. With all these options, you can play with wild cards and bonus hands if you want. We’ve categorized the games based on the inclusion of a wild card and the minimum required hand.

Video Poker Hand Rankings

Video poker hand rankings are the same as regular poker, but if you’re new to the game, you’ll want to memorize them. Below are the standard poker hand rankings along with an example of the hand. Some video poker games include bonus hands on top of these, so be sure to check the paytable before playing.

• Royal Flush: Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace—suited.
• Straight Flush: Five cards in consecutive ranks that are all the same suit. Ex. 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s.
• 4 of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank. Ex. Qs, Qh, Qd, Qc.
• Full House: 3 of a Kind and a Pair. Ex. 4s, 4c, 4h, 9h, 9c.
• Flush: Five cards that are all the same suit. Ex. 7h, Qh, 4h, 8h, Jh.
• Straight: Five cards, consecutive rank. Ex. 4s, 5h, 6c, 7s, 8d.
• 3 of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank. Ex. 3c, 3h, 3d, 8h, Jh.
• 2 Pair: Two different pairs. Ex. 4h, 4c, 10h, 10c, Kd.
• Pair: Two cards of the same rank. Ex. Jh, Jc, Kd, 4h, 7s.

Video Poker Odds

All video poker games have great odds. To show you just how good they are, we’ve compared our most popular games. These odds are based on optimal strategy.

• Bonus Poker: 99.16%
• Bonus Poker Deluxe: 98.49%
• Double Bonus Poker: 99.36%
• Double Double Bonus Poker: 98.98%
• Deuces Wild: 98.91%
• Jacks or Better: 99.54%
• Loose Deuces: 99.07%

Mobile Video Poker

Many video poker players enjoy the convenience of playing on their smartphones. As long as you have an internet connection through Wi-Fi or your phone plan, you can play video poker online anywhere, any time. Join the movement.