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Video poker can be viewed as a combination of two games - poker and slots; the external appearance is similar to that of the slot machines, thus it is not uncommon for many individuals to mistake one for the other at times. The 'brain' of the video poker machine and what is actually displayed on screen, has everything however to do with poker. The fact that you are here to learn to play video poker is a testament to the fact that video poker has become a favorite among many gamblers, mainly because it is one of few games where the expectation of winning is in fact positive. It is also a casino game where skill and knowledge are recognized (and rewarded). Video poker does involve a bit of luck (for example, being dealt a good hand), however the game is largely dependent on how well you play.
An important step in the process of learning to play video poker is to understand video poker hands. As you play video poker, you will quickly understand that there are several card combinations that can result in a win for you. Below is an explanation of combinations that are used in all our video poker games. In video poker card values in increasing order are: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A
Jacks or Better - a pair of Jacks or cards of higher value. The cards have to be of equal value, e.g. Q, Q.
Tens or Better - same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least Ten in value.
Kings or Better - same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least King in value.
Two Pair - two separate pairs of equal value cards, e.g. 10, 10, K, K
Three of a Kind - three cards of the same value, e.g. 8, 8, 8.
Straight - Five cards consecutive in value, but not in the same suit, e.g. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. If the cards are in the same suit as well, it is a Straight Flush (see below).
Flush - Any five cards in the same suit, but not consecutive in value, e.g. 4 of Diamonds, 8 of Diamonds, 9 of Diamonds, J of Diamonds, K of Diamonds.
Full House - a combination of a Three of a Kind and a pair, e.g. 8, 8, 8, J, J.
Four of a Kind - four cards equal in value, e.g. 5, 5, 5, 5.
Four 2's Through 10's - same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be 10 or lower in value.
Four Jacks, Queens or Kings - same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be J or higher in value, but no higher than K.
Four Aces - a Four of a Kind consisting of Aces.
4 Deuces - a Four of a Kind consisting of 2's.
Straight Flush - five cards consecutive in value and in the same suit, e.g. 5 of Clubs, 6 of Clubs, 7 of Clubs, 8 of Clubs, 9 of Clubs.
Five of a Kind - five cards of the same value. Since there are only four suits, this combination can only occur in games with a wild card, such as Deuces Wild and Joker Poker.
Royal Flush - Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 all in the same suit.
Wild Royal Flush / Joker Royal Flush - same as Royal Flush, with one or more cards substituted by a wild card.
Natural Royal Flush - same as Royal Flush, with no wild cards.
Please utilize the links below as we delve further into the details of helping you learn to play video poker. GoldenPalace.net offers two kinds of video pokers: standard video pokers and multiline video pokers. As their name implies, multiline video poker games have multiple lines of cards which you play simultaneously.
