Video Poker Game Varriations
Although video poker is a firm favorite with online gamblers there are many variations of the game. This can prove confusing for the first time user because the games are all slightly different from one another. The rules might be different but they all share a similar format which is also in relation to casino poker.
There are five main variations to video poker which are the most famous and popular. Within every online video poker website you will be able to choose Jacks or Better, Tens or Better, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus and Double Double Bonus.
The rules for video poker variants such as Jacks or Better and Tens or Better are virtually the same. Here, any pair of jacks and above or tens and above (depending on the variation of the game) wins you money. The main difference between the two is that there are more opportunities to win with the Tens or Better format but the odds across the board are slightly less than the Jacks or Better format.
The principles of the Deuces Wild format of video poker are also the same but the difference is that deuces count as a wild card where you can change the value of the card to any you wish, allowing you to make better hands altogether. Once again, the odds are slightly lower than with Jacks or Better because you have more opportunities to win.
The Double Bonus and Double Double Bonus formats offer different levels of payouts for the strengths of four-of-a-kind hands. For instance, a four-of-a-kind hand of aces will offer better odds than a four-of-a-kind hand of fives.
All the video poker games are the same in principle but the slight deviations affect the overall odds and payouts.
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