Video Poker Instructions
Video poker and the card version of the game are played in pretty much the same way. So if you're familiar with the card version, it won't be difficult to catch onto video poker.
- To begin, place a bet by putting coins into the machine. You must place a bet before the game begins, and you cannot change that bet once the game begins.
- After placing your bet, press the "Draw/Deal" button to get your first hand of five cards.
- You can decide which card(s) you want to hold onto by pressing the "Hold/Cancel" button under each card. To change your decision, press the button again to cancel your hold on the card.
- Make sure you have confirmation about the cards you want to hold onto before moving on. The word "hold" will flash under any cards you're holding.
- To replace any card(s) you've gotten rid of, press the Draw/Deal button again.
And please keep in mind that the cards won't always appear in order on the screen. Many video poker games won't let you know about a hand/potential hand until the game is over.
These hands are winners, ordered top to bottom from the best hands to the worst
Royal Flush - A royal flush cannot be beat. It's the highest hand in poker. It has an Ace, a King, a Queen, a Jack and a 10 that are all the same suit.
Straight flush - This hand has five cards, in sequential order, of the same suit. Aces can usually be counted as the lowest card in the order. For example… Ace, 2, 3, 4, and a 5 is a group of five ordered cards.
Four of a Kind - This is when you have four cards of the same value and one odd card. For example… 7, J, J, J, J.
Full House - For a full house, you need three cards of one rank and two of another. For example… Q, Q, Q, 5, 5 or 6, 6, 6, K, K.
Flush - This hand happens when you have five cards that all belong to the same suit. For example, a 4 of Diamonds, a 6 of Diamonds, 8 of Diamonds, Queen of Diamonds and Ace of Diamonds make a flush.
Straight - To get a straight, you need five cards in sequential order, but they don't have to be the same suit. For example… an Ace of Spades, 2 of Hearts, 3 of Diamonds, 4 of Clubs and 5 of Spades.
Three of a Kind - This is when you have to have three cards of the same face value and two odd cards. For example… a 6, 6, 6, Q and a 4.
Two Pair - Here, you need two cards of the same rank or value. Two pair happens when you have two pair plus one odd card. For example… K, K, 2, 2, and a 3.
One Pair (Jacks or better) - In video poker only pairs of jacks, queens, kings or aces can win a pay off.
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