Video Poker Online Payouts and Odds
What Are the Odds in Video Poker in Zimbabwe?
Understanding Video Poker Payout Charts
Jacks or Better: Your Guide to Payouts
Jacks or Better is a fan favourite when it comes to video poker variations, thanks to its straightforward paytable. Here’s a common payout chart for this version:
- Royal Flush: 1 to 250
- Straight Flush: 1 to 50
- Four of a Kind: 1 to 25
- Full House: 1 to 9
- Flush: 1 to 6
- Straight: 1 to 4
- Three of a Kind: 1 to 3
- Two Pairs: 1 to 2
- Jacks or Better: 1 to 1
The lowest-paying hand is a pair of jacks (or better), and the highest-paying hand is a Royal Flush. The odds of hitting a Royal Flush in Jacks or Better are approximately 1 in 40,000.
Deuces Wild
Deuces Wild is another popular variation of video poker that offers players the chance to hit big payouts. In Deuces Wild, all twos are considered wild cards. It means that they can be used to substitute any card to create a winning hand.
See an example of a Deuces Wild payout chart:
- Natural Royal Flush: 1 to 800
- Four Deuces: 1 to 200
- Wild Royal Flush: 1 to 25
- Five of a Kind: 1 to 15
- Straight Flush: 1 to 10
- Four of a Kind: 1 to 4
- Full House: 1 to 4
- Flush: 1 to 3
- Straight: 1 to 2
- Three of a Kind: 1 to 1
The highest-paying hand in Deuces Wild is a Natural Royal Flush. But players can also hit a Five-of-a-Kind or a Wild Royal Flush, which can be even more lucrative.
Joker Poker
Joker Poker is a variation of video poker online that includes a joker card as a wild card — the 53rd card in the deck. See below an example of a payout chart for a Joker Poker Kings or Better game:
- Natural Royal Flush: 1 to 400
- Five of a Kind: 1 to 200
- Royal Flush with Joker: 1 to 100
- Straight Flush: 1 to 50
- Four of a Kind: 1 to 18
- Full House: 1 to 7
- Flush: 1 to 5
- Straight: 1 to 3
- Three of a Kind: 1 to 2
- Two Pairs: 1 to 1
- Kings or Better: 1 to 1
The highest-paying hand in Joker Poker is a natural Royal Flush. Players can also hit a Five-of-a-Kind or a Wild Royal Flush — that is, a Royal Flush with a Joker.
Best Video Poker odds
The variations of video poker with the best odds are, at the same time, the ones with the lowest house edge. See below the average odds for the most popular variations played online:
- Jacks or Better: 99,54%
- Deuces Wild: 99,42%
- Joker Poker: 98,47%
Have in mind that there are different versions of the same variant. Those are the odds for a standard game, without any extra features that could impact the results.
Video Poker online casino Jackpots
Many online casinos offer video poker games with progressive jackpots. A progressive jackpot increases every time the game is played — if the jackpot is not won.
That can add some emotion to a game. Actually, you can ignore all the best video poker odds available in online casinos if you ever hit a jackpot. But have in mind that, even though the potential payout can be huge, the odds of winning it tend to be very low.
FAQ
What are the odds and payouts in Video Poker?
The odds and payouts in video poker vary depending on the specific version you're playing. Typically, the odds range from 95% to over 99%, which is generally more favourable than what you'll find in most other casino games. Payouts can range from less than even money to substantial amounts, often reaching thousands of dollars, depending on your hand and the game's paytable.
Which Video Poker game offers the best payout?
The video poker game with the best payout is usually the one with the lowest house edge. For players in Zimbabwe looking for the best odds, popular variations like Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and Joker Poker are excellent choices to consider.
Is Video Poker truly random?
Yes, the results in video poker are genuinely random. The outcome of each hand is determined by a sophisticated random number generator (RNG), ensuring that the game is fair and unbiased. However, unlike pure luck games, you can still make strategic decisions after your initial cards are dealt, which can significantly improve your chances of forming a winning combination.
How do Video Poker machines pay out?
Video poker machines pay out according to the specific paytable for the variation you are playing. Each game has a clearly displayed paytable that lists the payouts for every possible hand combination. When you achieve a winning hand, the machine automatically pays you out based on the values shown on that paytable.
