In Video Poker only the ranking of the hands is the same as in table poker. Since the game is played on a machine, your only objective is to get the best-paying hand. The machine deals a five card hand. You may keep or throw away as many cards as you like by activating the appropriate button underneath every card. After selecting the card(s) you want to hold or discard, press on "deal/draw." The cards you didn’t want to hold are replaced with new cards. If the new hand contains a winning combination, you get paid.
All poker hands are ranked according to the following (from lowest to highest):
Pair - Two cards of equal value or face. i.e. 7,7,4,Jack,Ace - the two 7`s are the pair.
Two Pair - A total of four cards making two pairs. i.e. 5,5,9,9,King - the two 5`s and two 9`s make the two pair.
Three of a Kind - Three cards of equal value or face. i.e. Queen,4,8,Queen,Queen - three Queens are the three of a kind, also called triple.
Straight - All cards are in numeric order or consecutive value. i.e. 7,8,9,10,Jack.
Flush - All cards are uniformly suited. i.e. 7h,3h,Aceh,9h,5h (h stands for Hearts)
Full House - Hand composed of a pair and a three of a kind. i.e. 5,5,5,8,8
Four of a Kind - Four cards of equal value or face. i.e. 2,2,2,2,7
Straight Flush - Combination of a straight and flush - All cards in numeric order and uniformly suited. i.e. 6h,7h,8h,9h,10h
Royal Flush - Highest straight flush possible. There is only one Royal Flush for each suit: Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace.
Important about video pokar:
1. Never throw away a winning hand.
2. Always play 9/6 machines.
3. Only play 8/5 machines if it is a PROGRESSIVE or a BONUS POKER machine.
4. Never play a 6/5 machine.
5. Always play maximum coins.
