Best Online Video Poker Bonuses

Video poker first became prominent in the mid 1970s with the birth of the first commercially-available computer chip. Although many variations of the game exist, video poker is basically a combination of 5 card poker and slots.

Slots require an element of luck. Poker, although luck is quite essential, requires more skill and a firm grasp of the rules and nuances of the game. Video poker appeals to those gamers who like an element of skill, the possibility of winning large sums of money and the ability to play the game alone without the hustle and bustle of a land based casino.You also have the choice to play standard one hand or multiple hands to increase your odds.

Here are the best online casino bonuses that allow Video Poker to be played to complete the wagering requirements.

Video Poker Strategy Guide

The rules of video poker are quite simple compared with many other games. The machines are played with between one and five (max bet) coins and 5 cards are dealt. The player then gets to choose which cards to hold and which to discard. Wins are paid according to the hand. The hands are based on the standard 5 card poker rankings and wins are also ascertained by which version of video poker is being played.

Because there is no fool-proof way to win at gambling, it is important to learn a few of the strategies in order to minimize the chances of losing. Playing any game for free is one way to become familiar with any game, and there are many sites that offer free video poker.

Due to the fact that there are so many versions of video poker available, these are only 2 examples of video poker variations’ strategies. These strategies can be adapted to all other versions of video poker.

Jacks or Better Video Poker Strategy

Dealt hand	Cards you should hold	Cards you should discard
Royal Flush	5	0
Straight Flush	5	0
4 of a Kind	4	1
4 Card Royal Flush	4	1
Full House	5	0
Flush	5	0
3 of a Kind	3	2
Straight	5	0
4 Card Straight Flush	4	1
Two Pairs	4	1
Pair of Jacks or Higher	2	3
3 Card Royal Flush	3	2
4 Card Flush	4	1
Pair Lower Than Jacks	2	3
4 Card Straight	4	1
3 Card Straight Flush	3	2
2 Card Royal Flush	2	3
3 High Cards	3	2
2 High Cards	2	3
1 High Card	1	4
Anything Else	0	5

Here is how you should use these strategies. Match your hand to the highest in the list and play that strategy.

These strategies are abbreviated for ease of use. A more complete strategy would provide additional options. For instance, you have a 3 card royal with a pair of kings. A complete strategy would need to differentiate that from a 3 card royal with no pairs.

Double Bonus Poker (Jacks or Better)

Initial Hand	Cards you should hold	Cards you should discard
Royal Flush	5	0
4 Aces	4	1
4 Twos, Threes, or Fours	4	1
Straight Flush	5	0
4 Fives Through Kings	4	1
4 Card Royal Flush	4	1
3 Aces	3	2
Full House	5	0
Flush	5	0
3 Twos, Threes, or Fours	3	2
3 Fives Through Kings	3	2
Straight	5	0
4 Card Straight Flush	4	1
2 Pairs	4	1
2 Aces	2	3
3 Card Royal Flush	3	2
4 Card Flush	4	1
Pair of Jacks, Queens, or Kings	2	3
4 Card Straight	4	1
3 Card Straight Flush	3	2
Low Pair	2	3
2 Card Royal Flush	2	3
3 Card Flush	3	2
3 High Cards	3	2
3 Card Straight	3	2
2 High Cards	2	3
1 High Card	1	4
Anything Else	0	5

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