Internet Video Poker

Video Poker

Internet Video Poker

Video Poker is a computerized machine casino game based on five-card draw poker. The Video Poker machine looks very much like a typical slot machine, but it is, in fact, very different. Try great video poker games — download or flash — for fun or to win money!

Video Poker machines were first introduced into casinos in the mid 70's, although the 1970's video pokers didn't look anything like those we find today. They became popular at first with players who felt a bit afraid of playing at poker tables with more practiced and expert players. Sitting alone and playing only against the dealer seemed to them a more relaxing way to play poker. Video poker is also a faster game, since the player does not have to sit around and wait for other players to make their bets and play their hands.

The Basics of How to Play Video Poker

Playing video poker is relatively simple: The player places a bet, clicks the Deal button, and is given five cards. He then chooses which cards he wishes to keep by clicking the Hold button. Those cards that do not show a Hold on them will be removed and replaced with new cards. The video poker machine will then evaluate the hand and will pay out if the hand matches one of the winning poker hands in the posted pay schedule. In most video poker games, payouts will only start with a pair of jacks.

Video Poker Variations

Over the years, some very intriguing variations of video poker have developed. There is the "Deuces Wild" video poker game where all twos are wild and can be substituted for any card in the deck in order to make a better hand. Then there is the "Double Bonus" variation with a bonus payout for four aces. There is also a "Double Double Bonus" which offers bonuses for different fours of a kind. In fact, there are so many variations that everyone can find a video poker game that is just right for him.

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