Top Video Poker Bonus

The Bovada Casino has the best Video Poker bonus of any online casino.  You will be able to play the video poker machines with a house edge around 2%.  For each $50 wagered you can expect to lose $1. This works out to a loss of 2 cents for each $1 that is bet at the video poker machines. When it comes to playing video poker online, the Bovada Casino should be your first choice.

Video Poker Bonus: 100% up to $600
Deposit $600 and get a $600 bonus.
Wagering requirements: 500 x bonus
Deposit $250, and play (25 x ($250 + $250)) ÷ 0.10 = $125000/$250 bonus = 500 x bonus.
Pay out %: 98%
Expect to lose 2 cents for every $1 wagered.
Pay out with bonus: 98%
$250 Bonus x 500 = $125000 play through, $125000 x (97.8%) = $122250 winnings, $122250 + $250 bonus = $122500, $122500(payouts)/$125000(wagers) = 98%

Video Poker Facts

Skill Level Needed: Moderate/high
Aces: high and low
Type of game: Playing cards
House Edge: 1%
What to look for: Look for casinos that let you double up indefinitely.

Object of Video Poker

To make a hand that is on the payout table.  Typically the minimum hand is a pair of Jacks or a pair of 10's.

A how to guide on playing Video Poker

1. Player places a bet, typically between 1 and 5 coins.
2. Five cards are dealt.
3. Choose up to five cards to discard then press deal.
4. If you fail to make a hand in the pay out table, you will lose your bet and will be able to start a new hand.
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If you make your hand you will have the option to double up or deal. If you choose not to double up, you will be paid out, and you can start a new hand.  If you decide to double up you will have to select one of four cards to pick for your double up.
5. If your double card is higher than the first card you will go back to (4b), if your card is less than the first card you will lose your bet.

Typical Pay-out Table

Royal Flush = 1000:1
Straight Flush = 50:1
Four of a Kind = 25:1
Full House = 9:1
Flush = 6:1
Straight = 4:1
Three of a Kind = 3:1
Two Pair = 2:1
Pair of Jacks or Better = 1:1

Strategy

Video Poker is a casino game that with a little strategy, can greatly decrease the house edge. Players should double up often, because it is a zero house edge bet.  You should also know which cards to fold and hold, at any given hand.  You can practise your video poker strategy at the Bovada Casino while using your new player deposit bonus.