How to Play Online Video Poker
Online Video Poker simulates the basic game of draw poker. First, you are dealt five cards and are allowed to discard any or all of them and draw new cards in order to try and improve your hand.
The big difference between online video poker and a typical game of poker is that you are not playing against anyone. All you are trying to do is to get the best possible hand. There is no betting or raising a pot. The higher that your hand is, the more money that you win. You'll find the payout for the hand that you hit displayed on the online video poker machine that you are playing. You will automatically be credited with your winnings.
Popular variants include Jacks or Better.
Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Online Video Poker
- Step 1: Select Game VariantSelect the version of Video Poker that you want to play - we suggest beginning with Jacks or Better.
- Step 2: Set Credit ValueSelect how much money you want each credit that you bet to be.
- Step 3: Choose Number of CreditsSelect the number of credits that you want to play for. We strongly recommend that you play the maximum number of credits.
- Step 4: Deal the CardsWhen you select Bet Max the cards will automatically be dealt. If you selected an amount other than Bet Max then click Deal.
- Step 5: Hold Desired CardsClick on the cards that you would like to hold onto.
- Step 6: Draw New CardsClick Draw.
- Step 7: Check PayoutIf you have a winning hand, you will be paid the amount listed on the payout table which is right on the online video poker game that you are playing.
- Step 8: Start New HandClick Deal to re-deal the cards.
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Be sure to visit our Online Video Poker Strategy section to maximize your chances of winning.