All About Video Poker Online

Video Poker is a game of chance played directly with a dealer. The aim of the game is simply finish with the strongest hand. You are usually dealt 5 cards and then have the option to hold or discard one to five cards. A second had is dealt to form your final hand. If you win a hand you may be invited to double or quit by playing a Hi-Lo game. Jacks or Better is probably the best game to play if you're new to the game. Other variations include Tens or Better, Jacks or Better and Aces & Faces. In terms of strategy the best advice is make sure you're aware of the payout tables for the version you're playing. Remember you're playing against a computer rather than a real person so the probabilities of table poker possibly go out the window. Over the years video poker has dropped down the pecking order at many brands but you can still find some decent games such as those featured below.

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What Is The Difference Between Video Poker Games

The type of game basically affects the payouts on offer and the probability of winning. For example you have more chance of winning on tens or better than jacks or better. However the payouts may be lower.

Tens or Better: Minimum pay out is on a pair of Tens or better.
Jacks or Better: Minimum pay out is on a pair of Jacks or better.
Aces and Faces: Additional pay out on 4 Aces or 4 Picture Cards.
Progressive Jacks or Better: Progressive Jackpot available!

Free Video Poker

Video Poker is a great game to play and playing for free is a great way to learn the different versions. Jackpotjoy allows you to play any of their ten versions of the game when playing in demo mode. Find Ultimate Video Poker in the poker section of the site and select more information. This will take you to an intro page that then gives you the choice of playing for real or trying a demo version of the game. Note you do need to be registered and logged in to do this.

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