Video poker is one of the most popular forms of gambling played around the globe. The low house edge and possibility of huge jackpot wins make it an attractive game to play.

When you open the Video Poker game you will see your available credits displayed in the virtual poker machine. You can choose to bet between one and five coins, and the denomination of each coin is displayed and can be adjusted to suit your desired level of play. It is always good idea to play the full five coins as all machines offer an extra jackpot bonus for the highest hand (Royal Flush) when the maximum coins are played. So try and play the maximum number of coins even if that means you have to reduce the denomination of the coins to a smaller level where you are comfortable.

The objective of Video Poker is to receive the highest ranked five card poker hand possible. Once you have placed your bet, click on the DEAL button and you will receive your first five cards. You have the option to HOLD any or all of your cards that you want to keep. You will then discard the cards that you do not want and they will be replaced with new cards to try and improve your poker hand. Once you've selected which cards you want to hold, click on the DEAL/DRAW button in order to receive the new cards to replace the ones you do not want. When the new cards are dealt you will have your final poker hand, and if you hands qualifies then you will be paid out according to the payout table for that machine.

Video Poker has some similarities to slot machines which make them very popular, however Video Poker does involve some decision making and some degree of skill which can give the player an advantage over the house compared to slot machines.

There are many variations of Video Poker (eg. Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Bonus Poker, All American, etc.) and the number is constantly increasing. Wild cards have been introduced, some games feature multiple decks, bonuses for certain four of a kinds are common, and payoff tables can vary from one machine to another.

Video Poker is a great middle ground for poker players and slot machine players to have some fun with the opportunity for a big jackpot payout. Remember there are no "bad beats" in Video Poker!

Example Payout table for Jacks or Better Video Poker:

• Royal Flush - 940


• Straight Flush - 50


• 4 of a Kind - 25


• Full House - 9


• Flush - 6


• Straight - 4


• 3 of a Kind - 3


• Two Pair - 2


• Pair of Jacks or Better - 1