gameplay
Video poker
A machine-based poker game with published RTPs above 99% when played optimally. One of the best-EV games in the casino.
Also known as: draw poker machine
Machine-based draw poker. You’re dealt five cards, keep some, redraw others, and get paid based on the final poker hand ranking.
The pay table determines RTP. Some paytables are exceptional:
| Variant | Full-pay RTP | Common online RTP |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6 Jacks or Better | 99.54% | 97.30% |
| Deuces Wild (full pay) | 100.76% | 97.6% |
| Double Bonus | 100.17% | 97-99% |
Full-pay Deuces Wild is positive-EV on paper — meaning perfectly played it returns more than 100% of wagered money. Real casinos almost never offer full-pay tables; typical online variants sit at 97-99%.
Video poker contributes 10-25% to bonus wagering (see game contribution). Not the fastest wagering method but often the highest-RTP option for careful players.