FAQ
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Video Poker
You have a solid strategy! Check out our quick strategy guide above, or visit our video poker tips and tricks page for more things you can do to help you win.
That depends on you, but we say that you can go wrong with solid bankroll management, checking out the game you want to play in free mode, and knowing which cards to play in any given situation. It always helps to practice for free before wagering real money.
Of course — and not all of them will be right for you, when it comes to using your video poker strategy, we really like Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better for some high returns, but you’ll need to know how to play these variants before staking your bankroll on them.
You can’t since you’re playing against the computer. The game is governed by a Random Number Generator, which ensures that every card dealt is completely random. Online video poker cannot be rigged or tricked.
You won’t be able to. Since you’re playing against your computer and other computer-generated ‘players’, you won’t be able to see their cards most of the time. Also, any cards you can see will be moving very quickly, so you’ll have to learn to speed-read before you can even attempt card reading!
100%. Additionally, Blackjack.org only recommends fully regulated and legal casinos sites to play video poker at, and every game appearing on these sites have to be regularly and independently audited.
It’s a difficult question to answer and really relies on your personal preference. We will say that slot machines are a game of pure luck, while video poker is a game of both skill and luck, so you have more of a chance to influence the outcome and win when playing video poker.
It depends on the specific game you’re playing, and you can check the Return to Player odds in the game itself (and should do so before playing for real money).
Easily! Just play the free play version of the video poker game you’re interested in! You’ll be able to hone your strategy and try out new variations without risking any of your bankroll!
Watch your bankroll, practice your game beforehand in free play mode, and learn which cards you should play in any situation!
