Online Casino Video Poker FAQ

 

Where can I find a good video poker game?

The first place you should look is at our online video poker casinos. This is the best way for new players and experienced players alike to find video poker games that have the best graphics, payouts and bonuses because we test all of the new games as they come on the scene. We make sure the video poker casinos are safe and secure for you, and provide you with easy to use platforms so you can just enjoy the experience.

Do I need special software to play video poker online?

Yes, you will need to download the software the video poker casino uses. These software packages are unique to each casino so if you want to play at a different video poker casino, or more than one at a time, you will need to download each casino’s software. For Mac or iPhone players, there are online video poker casinos that have web-based applications that work for those systems.

How do I place bets with my money, and get winnings?

In order to play for money, you will have to be able to upload cash to the casino using a credit card or bank account. Many online video poker casinos also work with online e-wallet type payments such as Neteller, EcoCard or Skrill, making it even more secure for you in that you never have to give the casino your private financial information, you can just use your e-wallet account. When you want to download your winnings, you can deposit them directly to your bank account, or in many cases onto major credit cards. You can also deposit winnings into an e-wallet account for instant access.

What types of games are available in video poker?

The most common online video poker games are Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild. However at each casino you will find a variety of games that will certainly keep you busy. There are also progressive jackpots that accumulate over time and which offer the chance to cash in on a very big payout.

Do you play video poker the same way you play real life poker?

Basically yes. There are a few minor differences such as two of a kind does not payout even if it is the high hand. You will find a list of hands on the board of each game, most start at three of a kind. The biggest difference in video poker vs. land-based games is that bluffing will not come into play. Your poker face will have no impact on the computer.

What is a “cycle”?

This is a statistical approximation of the number of hands that must be played in order for a specific winning hand combination to be displayed. For example, a Royal Flush is said to occur once every 30,000 hands played.

What are “quads”?

This winning hand is also known as four-of-a-kind - a combination comprising four cards all having the same rank.

What is “hold”?

This refers to keeping, or holding, specific cards and not exchanging them when given the opportunity.

What is a “pat hand”?

A “pat hand,” is a hand that has been dealt to you and cannot be improved in any way, such as being dealt four aces.

Doesn’t the house have the advantage in video poker?

Actually, poker is still the strategy game it always was, even in video poker. Players who have a good strategy can win against the house more often than not.

Do poker strategies work in video poker?

Absolutely! Strategy can make or break a poker player and that’s true in video poker as well.

What does 10/7 Double Bonus and 9/6 Jacks+ mean?

These names are derived from pay schedules of two specific games: 10/7 Double Bonus and 9/6 Jacks+.

A 10/7 Bonus video poker game would pay 10 coins for a full house and 7 coins for a flush on a single coin bet, while a 9/6 Jacks or Better refers to payout of 9 coins for a full house and 6 coins for a flush.

What is a full pay video poker machine?

A full-pay video poker casino offers the best payouts, as near as possible to 100%.

Are video poker hands ranked in the same order as real life poker?

Yes, and you will find a hand ranking chart on each video poker game as well so that you can keep track of the hierarchy as well as the payout for each hand.

How do I know that the cards being dealt in Video Poker are not fixed?

Casinos should be audited by an independent firm who will verify that the random number software being used is completely random, as well as certifying the claimed payouts. Online casinos are highly regulated and monitored. As a result, they can be trusted to provide fair gaming experience.

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