Game Guide | POKER

Video Poker

Video poker is a five-card draw game played against a paytable. Variants include Jacks or Better (most common, base RTP 99.54% on 9/6 paytable), Deuces Wild (RTP 100.76% on full-pay paytable with optimal strategy), Double Bonus, Double Double Bonus, and Joker Poker. SA operators carry video poker at varying scope; verify the lobby on the date of any deposit.

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RTP

95%

95% to 100.76% (depends on variant and paytable)

House edge

As low as -0.76% on full-pay Deuces Wild with optimal strategy

Volatility

Medium

Min bet (SA)

R1 to R5 per coin (5 coins per hand standard)

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Where to Play Video Poker in South Africa

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Players who want a published licence PDF available on the operator footer plus a high free-spin count on the casino welcome.

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How to play Video Poker

Place coins (typically 1-5; max coins required for top jackpot payout).
Receive five cards; hold the ones you want to keep.
Discard the rest; receive replacements.
Final hand pays per the paytable (Jacks or Better, Two Pair, Three of a Kind, Straight, Flush, Full House, Four of a Kind, Straight Flush, Royal Flush).

Video Poker strategy and tips

Always play max coins to qualify for the top jackpot payout.
Paytables vary by machine; 9/6 Jacks or Better is the standard reference.
Optimal-play tables for each variant are publicly available.

Video Poker game mechanics

RTP	95% to 100.76% (depends on variant and paytable)
House edge	As low as -0.76% on full-pay Deuces Wild with optimal strategy
Volatility	Medium
Min bet at SA operators	R1 to R5 per coin (5 coins per hand standard)
Max bet	R25 to R250 per hand
Providers	NetEnt, IGT, Microgaming

Cautions for Video Poker players

Sub-9/6 paytables (8/5, 7/5) reduce RTP significantly; check the paytable before playing.
Bonus wagering contribution on video poker is often 0-20%; verify before bonus play.
SA operator video poker scope can be narrower than international peers.

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Sources for Video Poker

Wizard of Odds video poker reference - Wizard of Odds (verified 2026-05-18). Video poker variants, paytables, and optimal RTP.

Quick answers about Video Poker

What is the RTP of Video Poker?

Video Poker has a published return-to-player of 95% to 100.76% (depends on variant and paytable). The corresponding house edge is As low as -0.76% on full-pay Deuces Wild with optimal strategy. Documented by NetEnt, IGT, Microgaming.

Where can I play Video Poker in South Africa?

Use an SA bookmaker-licensed operator and verify the live casino lobby before depositing. Our route picks for this game type: 10bet, Playabets, TopBet.

What is the best strategy for Video Poker?

Always play max coins to qualify for the top jackpot payout.

Is Video Poker provably fair?

Video Poker runs through certified random number generators at SA-licensed operators. Live-dealer versions are streamed from physical tables in licensed studios.