VIDEO POKER VARIATIONS
Over the years, video poker has taken different forms giving players more chances of winning. These video poker variations are not only profitable but are very interesting too. If you are new to video poker, I assure you that you will love it the minute you begin playing it, especially, if you try out the different variations of the game. Most of the variations sound exactly the way they are called… For example, Jacks or Better means winning on a pair of jacks or higher combination of cards. Joker Poker literally means having a joker while playing this game of poker.
This article wouldn’t do if I were to discuss in detail the different variations of video poker and the benefits each one of them includes. But hope this brief description of each of the variations give you an idea. Read on!
Video Poker Jacks or Better – As I had mentioned above, this game pays out a player whose hand comprises of a pair of jacks or a better combination. The other hands include a pair of Kings, Queens, etc. This is one of the most common variations played by most video poker fans. The Full Pay video poker games are a better choice if you wish to win better.
Tens or Better – This game pays out a player whose hand comprises of a pair of tens or a higher combination. The payout is slightly lower than Jacks or Better but the game is quite interesting and fun to play.
Deuces Wild – This video poker variation includes all twos that are known to be the Deuces in the game. All the Two cards or Deuces can be used to take the place of any other cards in your poker hand to create a winning combination and improve your luck.
Double Bonus – This variation is similar to Jacks or Better, but offer a ‘better’ bonus payout for receiving four Aces.
Double Double Bonus – Here you get a double bonus on different Four of a Kind hands depending on the rank of cards you receive.
Deuces and Joker – This game uses a 53-card deck and involves the rules of both deuces wild and joker poker. You receive a very huge payout if you receive Four 2's and a Joker.
Jokers Wild – Played with a 53-card deck which include a low paying hand such as Kings or Better, Aces or Better and Two Pairs or Better.
Bonus Deuces Wild – This variation includes extra pay for receiving four deuces and an ace. An extra pay is also given out for different five of a kind hands such as five 3's, 4's or 5's and 5 aces.
Aces and Eights – This variation of video poker features an extra bonus for receiving different Four of a Kind hands such as Aces, Eights or Sevens.
Choose your favorite video poker variation and have fun playing! You might want to look out for a casino that gives off huge video poker bonuses…