Everything I need to know about video poker

Interested in something a little more challenging than slot machines?  Looking to use your skill for a change, rather than trusting to dumb luck?  Trying to find a game where the odds aren't so blatantly in favor of the house?  If so, then video poker could be the game for you!

What Is Video Poker?

Basically, video poker is draw poker played on a slot machine.  There are several variations, but all video poker games are based on the traditional card games.  So you'll need to understand what they're all about before you can play.

What Are The Advantages Of Video Poker?

Mainly the fact that it's just you and the machine - no bluffing, no dealers, no rake and no cheating.  It's a pure test of skill.

How Does Video Poker Work?

Although it will vary from machine to machine, the most common way is to choose the amount you want to bet, before clicking on "Deal".  The machine will display five cards, which you can hold, discard and replace as you see fit.  Just like real draw poker, the second draw will tell you whether you've won or lost. 

What Are The Odds Like In Video Poker?

Exactly the same as regular poker.  There are two and half million possible hand combination from a 52 card deck, and the video poker machine duplicates this by using a random number generator.

How Do Online Video Poker Operators Make Their Money?

Unlike real life casinos, which make their profits by collecting a rake, video poker operators make their money by setting each machine's payout table a little differently, just like a slot machine.  This means that although you're playing against fair odds, you will lose occasionally, and the machine keeps the money you put in to play!