Video Poker Variations

There are many different video poker variations, and the names of the games themselves often refers to the video poker variation it offers. For example, Jacks or Better is a video poker variation that pays out should you get a pair of jacks or better.

Whilst a comprehensive discussion of video poker variations is beyond the scope of a single article such as this, we can outline the most popular variations currently played both offline and in online casino environments:

Jacks or Better
As mentioned a moment ago, this game pays out when you get one pair of jacks or an even better hand. This is one of the most common video poker games available.

Tens or Better
This video poker variation pays out when you get one pair of tens or better. It pays our more often than a Jacks or Better game, but prize amounts for all hands will tend to be slightly lower to compensate for this.

Deuces Wild
In this video poker variation, the deuces count as wild cards, which means that they can be used to represent any other card to make a winning hand or improve on a hand that is already a winner.

Double Bonus
Double bonus video poker variations are very similar to Jacks or Better games, but they offer bonus payouts for four of a kind of aces.

Double Double Bonus
This online video poker game is like the Double Bonus game, but bonus payouts are made for different four of a kind hands, depending on the rank of cards involved.

Because video poker is so popular, new and innovative video poker variations are being released all the time. It therefore makes sense to try playing several variations to see which ones you like the best and then stick to mastering your favourites.

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