Video Poker

Video Poker is a game that combines slot machines and 5 stud poker games. The invention of the game was possible in 1970, during the invention of the personal computer that allowed video technology to be combined with a monitor that would show the game.

The game itself is a 5-reel slot machine model that uses a standard 52-card deck. The symbols of the 52 cards are scattered over the reels and lines and the aim of the game is to get the highest possible 5 stud poker hand with every spin.There is a fixed payment table that indicates the payout for each type of poker hand that hits the machine. The less the hand in question occurs; the higher the payout is. The game follows the standard poker hand hierarchy where the lowest hand is a pair and a royal flash is the highest hand, as it almost never occurs.

Over the years, different variations have been developed on poker and today every online casino has many variations on the game. They all follow the same poker hand principles and only differ from each other by the fact that each variant can have an extra hand as a winning hand, such as jokers and wild cards and thereby also pay out more.

Video Poker - How to play

Video Poker machines are very similar to slot machines, but unlike slot machines that require very little skill, video poker does require some basic knowledge about 5 card poker. Players must understand the hierarchy of the winning poker hand to play properly.

When you start playing, the principle is the same as with slot machines; you make your bet by choosing how many coins you bet and you spin the reels. Most machines have 5 rolls, some machines only 3.The goal is to create the best 5 cards poker hand that you can by using 5 cards that the video poker machine hands out. You are allowed to Keep the cards that you want, and to exchange the cards that you do not want.

It is allowed to exchange all 5 cards, but it is better not to redeem them. Even if you don't have high cards that you want to keep, keep the highest card you have and trade in the others. You will have a greater chance of getting a high hand that is affordable.Don't worry if you are not familiar with the poker game. Each video poker game has a predetermined pay table that shows all winning hand combinations. After a few rounds, you will easily understand which winning hand to go for.