Play Online Video Poker Games at PokerStars Casino

As you can probably guess by our name, at PokerStars Casino, we’re big fans of poker. Why do we like it so much? Poker perfectly blends chance and strategy and lets you let your competitive spirit out too. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of winning a tense hand of poker. 

With that in mind, we’ve carefully picked a good variety of poker games, including video poker. These games cover all skill levels, from those just starting out to those who already know how the most popular games work and are looking for challenging variants.

The ultimate video poker experience online

Poker is a hugely popular casino game, because it offers a perfect blend of chance, skill, and competition. You never know what cards you’re going to get, but it’s up to you to make the best of them, using your own knowledge of poker and reasoning skills.

If you get it right, not only have you shown your understanding of the game, but you’ve won against all of the other players too - a true triumph.

There are lots of different ways to play casino poker games. You can play poker as an RNG table game, where the deck is shuffled by a random number generator and you play against the dealer. You can play live poker, where there’s a real croupier, live streamed to your screen. Or you can play video poker, where you simply need to build the best poker hand you can.

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Video poker offers fast paced action and lots of variety, perfect if you like to keep things moving quickly. It’s a single player version of poker, combining some of the most loved elements of slots, alongside some basic poker strategy.

This game is more simple than table poker, in fact, it can be a great way to master your hand rankings. But, it still comes with some large payouts. If you’re looking for a poker option that’s as easy to learn as it is rewarding, then try out one of our video poker variants.

Featured Video Poker Games:

• Joker Poker: A video poker variant that includes a Joker as a wild card, increasing the chances of making strong hands. The goal is to form the best poker hand, with payouts based on traditional rankings.

• Jacks or Better: One of the most popular video poker games, where you need at least a pair of Jacks to win. You’ll need to hold and discard strategically if you want to up your chances of winning. 

• Deuces Wild: All twos (deuces) act as wild cards that you can substitute for any other card to help you create winning hands. The deuces mean you can make stronger hands, but the payouts are smaller. 

• Tens or Better: A variation of Jacks or Better, but with a lower minimum winning hand - at least a pair of Tens to get a payout.

• All American Video Poker: This variant is similar to Jacks or Better but with increased payouts for flushes, straights, and straight flushes. If you prefer a high-risk, high-reward game, then this is the variant to choose.

• Double Bonus: A Jacks or Better variant with enhanced payouts for four of a kind hands, particularly for Aces. The boosted bonus payouts come with slightly lower returns on full houses and flushes, making it a higher-variance choice for players who enjoy chasing big hands.

• Double Double Bonus: Takes Double Bonus further by adding extra payouts when your four of a kind comes with a specific kicker card. Four Aces with a 2, 3, or 4 kicker pays the highest premium. More volatile than standard Jacks or Better, but with bigger potential wins.

• Triple Bonus: Focuses heavily on four of a kind payouts, with three tiers of bonus depending on the rank. Four Aces pays the most, followed by 2s, 3s, or 4s, then the remaining ranks. The trade-off is reduced payouts on two pair, making hand selection more critical.

• Aces & Faces: A variant where four of a kind hands featuring Aces or face cards (Kings, Queens, Jacks) pay enhanced amounts. It offers a middle ground between standard Jacks or Better and the more volatile bonus variants.

• Aces & Eights: Similar to Aces & Faces but with bonus payouts specifically for four Aces and four Eights, which is a nod to the famous "dead man's hand" from poker folklore. A good choice if you want bonus potential without extreme variance.

• Deuces & Joker: Combines wild card mechanics from two popular variants. All four 2s plus the Joker act as wilds, giving you five wild cards in the deck. More wilds mean more winning hands, but the pay table adjusts accordingly with higher minimum hands required.

   

Learn Video Poker before you play

Video poker rewards players who understand the basics before they start. Unlike pure chance games, your decisions directly affect the outcome. Knowing which cards to hold in common situations can significantly improve your results.

Hand rankings

Video poker uses standard poker hand rankings. From lowest to highest paying: pair (Jacks or better in most variants), two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush. The exact payouts vary by game and are displayed in each variant's pay table.

Reading a pay table

Every video poker game shows its pay table on screen. This tells you exactly what each hand pays at each bet level. Comparing pay tables helps you understand which variants offer better returns. For example, a Jacks or Better game paying 9x for a full house and 6x for a flush (known as "9/6") offers better value than one paying 8x and 5x.

Basic strategy concepts

The key decision in video poker is which cards to hold after the initial deal. Some principles apply across most variants: always hold a paying hand unless you have four cards to a royal flush; never break a made straight or flush to chase a royal; hold low pairs over single high cards in most situations. Each variant has its own optimal strategy based on its specific pay table and wild card rules.

Bonuses and promotions for casino poker games online

Claiming a bonus can be a great way to give your bankroll a boost and help you to keep playing for longer. If you want to see what we have on offer at the moment then remember to check the promotions page.

Here, you’ll find all of the different bonuses we currently have. From free spins to deposit match bonuses, we change what’s on offer regularly, so you never know what you might find.

How to start playing Video Poker online

Getting started playing casino poker and video poker games at PokerStars Casino is easy. This guide will take you through, step by step, exactly how to do it.

1. Register an account: Click create account and enter your name, address, date of birth, and desired login details.

2. Claim a bonus if you’d like to: Check out the promotions page to see if you want to claim a bonus. If you do, opt in, or make a note of the promo code to use in the next step.

3. Make your first deposit: Head to the cashier and choose the payment method that you’d like to use. Confirm your payment and wait for the money to appear in your account, it should only take a couple of seconds.

4. Start playing: Now you can choose a poker game and start playing.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I play video poker online for real money?

Yes. All video poker games at PokerStars Casino can be played for real money, with bet sizes ranging from low stakes to higher amounts depending on the variant. Each game displays its pay table before you start, so you can see exactly what each hand pays at your chosen stake.

Is Jacks or Better beatable?

Jacks or Better is a skill-based game where your decisions affect the outcome. The theoretical return depends on the pay table, and a full-pay 9/6 Jacks or Better (paying 9x for a full house, 6x for a flush) offers one of the best returns in the casino. Knowing which cards to hold in each situation is key to playing optimally.

What is a full house in video poker?

A full house is three of a kind plus a pair. For example, three Kings and two 7s. In most video poker variants it ranks just below four of a kind and typically pays 9x your bet in Jacks or Better. It's one of the hands you're often aiming for when you hold a pair or three of a kind.

Should you hold a low pair in video poker?

Usually, yes. A low pair gives you chances to improve to three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind. However, if you have four cards to a flush or an open-ended straight draw, the expected value of chasing those hands can be higher. The correct decision depends on the specific cards: optimal strategy charts exist for each variant that show the mathematically best play for every situation.

What's the difference between video poker variants?

The main differences are wild cards and pay table structure. Games like Jacks or Better have no wilds and pay from a pair of Jacks upward. Deuces Wild and Joker Poker include wild cards that substitute for any card, making strong hands more frequent but with adjusted payouts. Bonus variants like Double Bonus or Aces & Faces offer enhanced payouts for specific four of a kind hands in exchange for lower payouts elsewhere. Each variant has its own optimal strategy.

What does 9/6 mean in video poker?

9/6 refers to the payouts for a full house (9x) and flush (6x) in Jacks or Better. This shorthand helps players quickly identify the pay table. A 9/6 game is considered "full pay," while other versions might offer 8/5 or 7/5, which reduces the theoretical return. Always check the pay table before playing.

How do wild cards work in video poker?

Wild cards substitute for any other card to help complete a winning hand. In Deuces Wild, all four 2s are wild. In Joker Poker, a 53rd card (the Joker) is added as a wild. In Deuces & Joker, you have five wilds total. More wilds means more frequent winning hands, but pay tables adjust and you'll typically need a stronger hand (like three of a kind) to receive a payout.

Play Responsibly

Playing poker online is fun - and that’s how it should stay. If you find that you’re not enjoying playing poker anymore, or you’re chasing losses, then it might be time to pause. We have lots of different tools that you can use to take control of your gambling at PokerStars, including:

• Deposit limits

• Loss limits

• Time limits

• Self exclusion