The rules of the game video poker

General description

 

One of the varieties of slot machine, which is in great demand, is called video poker. The game is based on the game of the same name, but has much more variations. Almost all real, virtual casinos use video poker as a means of entertaining their visitors. The game is in demand, gambling and has easy rules of the game. Versions of video poker online do not differ from analogues of the gaming halls. Therefore, we recommend that you consider the basic rules of video poker.

Goal of the game

The main goal of video poker is to make and get a winning combination of cards. Since the player has no partners and opponents in the game, they do not have to compare their combinations. Most types of poker involve the presence of opponents, the more attractive video poker becomes. You just need to know the paid types of combinations included in the table, collect one of them and get a win.

The rules of the game video poker

To play video poker correctly, you need to know the combinations that are paid. Their several, and they conform to standards of the game in the usual poker: full-house Full House, street Straight, street flush Straight Flush, flush Flush (flush), Tris Three of Kind, two couples Two Pairs, Royal flush Royal Flush, couple Pair, Kare Four of Kind. Before you play, clarify which of these types are paid in your casino, because some casinos do not take into account some combinations or do not pay.
Also common Joker, whose role is played by either a single card or one of the standard. Remember that "clean" combinations are paid higher than those collected with the help of one (several) jokers.

Paytable

In each slot machine there is a paytable, with which you can specify the entire list of paid combinations in this version of online video poker. Usually in the table combinations are arranged in ascending order from bottom to top. Be sure to pay attention to the size of payments on rates, as the charge on them can be disproportionate. Thus, sometimes it is more profitable to play on the maximum bets than on other types.

Video poker move

The game starts with a bet and pressing the Deal button. Before you is five cards. After studying and assessing the situation, you leave the right ones, pressing the Hold button against them, and change the rest for free. After that, the combination of your cards changes, and if it is included in the paytable-your winnings are waiting for you.
Often in versions of video poker offer the visitor to play a bonus game. It is as follows: there are 4 cards closed and 1 open. Your task is to open another one. If the value of the selected card is higher than the open one, the win is doubled. Naturally, the bet loses in the opposite case. If you have already entered the bonus game mode, you will be able to exit only after selecting a card.
In some casinos you can double the bet several times, and in some you can get a bonus for a successful doubling ten times in a row.

Video poker features

There are varieties in which there is a function Auto Hold. By activating this mode, you force the slot machine to decide which cards in terms of strategy should be left. In any case, video poker is never boring. See for yourself!