Online Video Poker for Beginners

Online Video Poker is attracting new players every day. Its simplicity, along with the fact that there are so many different routes to a prize, attracts many to try their luck. The thrill of anticipating is what makes this game special.

If Online Video Poker is new to you and you want to discover how it works, here are a few pointers to demystify the game.

1. Select the Best Video Poker Game

When selecting which online video poker game to play, pay attention to three main things:

• the payout tables,
• the minimum hand needed to win and
• whether wild cards can be played.

All online video poker games offer different features. Selecting the best game to suit your needs and playing style is crucial to your eventual success.

It's best to learn two or three video poker games well; understanding the payouts, bonuses, rules and idiosyncrasies of the game.

Familiarizing yourself with specific video poker machines will help you to learn the best strategies for each, optimizing your playing and maximizing your success.

2. The Run of Play

• Place your bet
• Click on 'Deal' or 'Draw' button
• You will be dealt five cards
• View your cards and decide which hand you want to play for.
• Select cards to keep (Click on the 'Hold' button beneath each card you want to keep)
• Press the Deal/Draw button again.
• Continue this process for as long as your particular game allows or until you feel that you have the maximum hand you can get.
• Click on the 'Credit' or 'Cash Out' button.

So, you've figured out what to do, but what else can we tell you about online video poker?

3. Licensing

When playing poker at a table, a full pack of shuffled cards can clearly be seen. Newcomers to online gambling may have doubts about the honesty and integrity of online casinos. To enable online gamblers to identify bone fide sites, the industry is licensed. Licensed casinos must adhere to gaming regulations that require a random number generator (RNG) to be included in the casino software. Check that the site is licensed by a respected authority to give you peace of mind.

4. Random Numbers

RNG software ensures that the dealing has literally trillions of possible combinations possible, making online video poker as unpredictable as playing with a pack of cards.

You now know how to choose a trustworthy site, how to select the right online video poker machine and what you need to do to play the game. Make sure you learn the rules and review our playing tips – you are then ready to begin!