Understanding Video Poker Hands

• In beginning of play chooses the coin size you want to play.
• Then choose exactly how many coins you want to bet.
• Then all you need to do is click deal to start a game.

Your first hand of cards will then be displayed in the play area on your screen. Make sure you look them over carefully. You should evaluate the cards in your hand and compare them with the payout schedule on your screen.

Any winning hands will be indicated on the payout schedule and, if you have automatic hold enabled, the cards will automatically be kept for you. 

In power poker you will be able to hold an entire column of cards by clicking on the card in that row in the first hand and unselect a column of cards by clicking on that card again. Each time you choose to keep a card a bar saying held will be displayed across the card.

Hold the cards that can potentially give you the highest payout.

Click the draw button to get your new cards. If your cards make up a winning hand you will be offered an opportunity to double your money or to collect your winnings.

If you have won, the game will offer you an additional opportunity to increase your winnings by participating in a doubling phase.

The allow double option in the options menu of the game, is on by default. This toggles the doubling option on or off, so you can choose the option you want. If this option is not turned on the game will not allow you to double on a winning hand.

The doubling option gives you a chance to increase your winnings. After completing a winning hand you will be given the chance to double the payout, or to collect your winnings. The double and collect buttons will be highlighted.

To collect your winnings, click the collect button. The game will then be finished and you will have a chance to play again. If you want to try and win even more, click the double button.

When you click the double button, the cards will be removed from the screen and a further five cards will replace them. The dealers’ card will be exposed, while the remaining four cards will be left face down. Select one of the face down cards by clicking on it.

The four cards will be revealed and the card you selected will be highlighted. If the card you chose has a denomination greater than that of the dealers’ card, you will win an amount double that of your original payout. You will then be given the chance to double your payout again or to collect your winnings.

If your chosen card is of an equal denomination, it is a tie, and you will have a chance to collect your original winnings or to double up. If the card you chose is of a lesser denomination, you lose and will not receive any payout.

Once you have collected your winnings you can begin another hand by clicking on the deal button.