PlayFallsview Caino Guide | Video Poker

The Goal of the Game

Your next poker game is more personal. With Video Poker, it’s just you — there are no other players to worry about. Make the board and get paid. It’s that easy.

Video Poker vs. Traditional Poker: What's The Difference?

Play by building a Hand, Not Against Other Players

In Video Poker, there’ are no other players to worry about. It’s just you. You’re trying to build the best hand possible. If you make the board, you’ll get paid.

No Bluffing

Because there are no other players in the game, there’s no opportunity to bluff someone out of the game and get their chips.

The Pay Table Matters

To win, your hand must rank on the pay table. For example, if you need a pair of Jacks to win, and you have a pair of tens, you won’t win.

Ranking Hands

Video Poker follows the same rules as the traditional table game you know and love. While there are some variations based on what type of Video Poker game you’re playing (like twos being wild in Deuces Wild), you can count on the hand ranking system you’re familiar with.

Poker Hands

Royal Flush

10-J-Q-K-A, all of the same suit. It’s the highest possible hand in most Video Poker games.

Straight Flush

Five consecutive cards of the same suit.

Four of a Kind

Four cards of the exact same value.

Full House

Three of a kind along with a pair.

Flush

Five cards of the same suit, but not consecutive.

Straight

Five consecutive cards, but not of the same suit.

Three of a Kind

Three cards of the exact same value.

Two Pairs

Two sets of pairs.

One Pair

Two cards of the exact same value.

High Card

The highest card out of five cards.

Table Displaying Hands and Hand-Ranking for Video Poker

Learning How to Play

  1. Pick your game: Remember there are different Video Poker games with slightly different payouts.
  2. Set your bet: Decide how much you want to bet on the hand. 
  3. Start the game: Hit the “Deal” button and follow the on-screen instructions to hold or draw.
  4. Get paid: If your hand makes the board, you’ll get paid out.

Understanding Video Poker Odds

When you sit down to play traditional poker, the odds are determined by the shuffling of the deck. It’s the same deal with Video Poker, only instead of a human shuffling the cards, the software takes care of that.

Improving Your Odds

The truth is there’s no way to improve your odds. Everything is random, so there’s no way to predict what card will hit the virtual felt next.

Video Poker Strategies

Playing Video Poker involves a bit of strategy. For example, knowing the value of poker hand rankings can help you decide whether to hold or draw. But remember, a win is never guaranteed.

Know the Game

There are all kinds of Video Poker games to choose from. So before you sit down just anywhere, make sure you understand the hand rankings and what makes that specific game unique.

Know When to Walk Away

Always sit down with a budget in mind and never reach into your pocket for more. If you lose, walk away.

Don't Count on Hunches

There’s no such thing as being due for a win. If you feel like you’re going to win the next hand, just remember that having a feeling is never a winning strategy.