Video poker games

Read the paytable first

The paytable lists which hands qualify and what each pays. The same hand can return different amounts across video-poker variants.

Choose which cards to hold

A typical video-poker hand deals five cards, lets you hold selected cards and replaces the rest. The paytable determines which final hands pay and how much.

Compare the exact paytable before choosing a strategy reference; small payout changes can change the preferred hold.

Check the bet size and paytable row

Some games change the top prize when the number of coins or stake changes. Read every row and confirm what the “max bet” option does before using it.

A larger stake increases both the amount risked and any award; it does not improve the chance of a hand.

Understand the draw

After the initial deal, a player chooses which cards to hold and which to replace. The available draw and bonus rules are set by the game.

Match strategy to the exact paytable

A reference chart assumes a specific deck and payout schedule. Check the game title, number of decks if shown, wild-card rules and each winning-hand award before applying a chart.

If any row differs, the chart may recommend a different hold. Use the minimum stake while learning the interface and keep the total amount visible.