Play Online Video Poker

As you all know the game of video poker is based on the traditional game of poker. It was developed in the mid 1970's but with the invention of the internet and its many advantages; video poker is now online and available at all online casinos from around the world. The internet has made video poker and other casino games easily accessible to all players with a addition of bonuses and promotions that land based casino don’t offer. Today, you can wager at online casino video poker games from the comfort and safety of your own home with zero disturbances (unless you got a dog that likes to bark or should I say talk to you on a regular basis).

Video poker history is quite short compared to other casino games since it was only introduced in the 70’s in land based casinos and then introduced in online casinos in the mid 90’s. But today it has a massive following and this is mainly due to one thing… you can win regularly and it’s up to your knowledge and skill to win and not lady luck!

At online video poker games, you are first dealt with five cards and then you choose to keep the cards you like and have one or more cards replaced for new ones. Now at this stage is where you use the appropriate video poker strategies. The cards you are dealt with are a matter of luck, but deciding what to keep and what to draw is the main strategy involved in the game. For instance, if you are dealt with four cards of the same suit, you can consider the possibility of drawing for a flush that will give you a high payout if you get it. There are tables and charts for each video poker game strategy. Poker experts believe that the mix of luck and video poker strategy is what makes online video poker such a fun and exciting game.

Video Poker rules are very simple to understand and easy to learn although it might take you a few minutes to master the game. These are the important possible winning hand combinations in casino video poker:

• Royal Flush – Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten of the same suit
• Straight Flush - Five cards in a row of the same suit
• Four of a Kind - Four cards of the same value
• Full House - Three cards of the same value and two cards of the same value
• Flush - Five cards of the same suit
• Straight - Five cards in a row of different suits
• Three of a Kind - Three cards of the same value
• Two Pairs - Two cards of the same value and another two cards of the same value
• One Pair - Two cards of the same value

Video Poker Tips
There are many different video poker variations you can play. The variations include: Jacks or better, Kings or Better, Joker Poker, Deuces Wild, Aces & Faces, and lots more. It is a good idea to check the payout tables for each one before you decide on which gambling video poker game you want to play.
You are not stuck with just one video poker game so try out your luck with all the variations. If you are not comfortable with one, probably the other will make you more profitable.