Double Bonus Video Poker Quiz

Is it any wonder we call Las Vegas, Video Poker Heaven? With this pay table widely available even on 25-centers, we can squeeze 100.1% out of this liberal game, plus the benefits of slot clubs, which put an additional 0.4- 0.7% return on the table.

Pay Schedule

Royal Flush	4,000
Straight Flush	250
Four Aces	800
Four 2-3-4's	400
Four 5-K's	250
Full House	50
Flush	35
Straight	25
3 of a Kind	15
Two Pairs	5
Pair Jacks or Better	5

But it won't happen unless you learn the nuances of the strategy, which is more complex than what you would use on Draw Poker. To see how proficient you are, take this test and find the answers below. If you can get 5 or 6 right, you are ready to take on this challenging game.

Which cards would you hold?

Hand	Card A	Card B	Card C	Card D	Card E
1	3s	6s	9s	Kd	8h
2	4c	7c	2h	3s	9c
3	5s	6s	7s	8s	9c
4	7s	Js	Qs	As	Kc
5	9d	Jh	Qc	Kh	8d
6	4d	6c	7c	8s	2c

Solutions

Hand	Cards	Explanation
1	D	A 3-card flush is playable but one high card is better
2	A,B and E	Much better than drawing 5 new cards
3	A,B,C,D and E	Paying 5 the straight is the play.
4	A, B,C and D	Hold the 4 Card Flush; Try for the Royal only if the Royal pays 960 coins
5	A,B,C and D	Those high cards make it the play
6	A,B,C and D	Even a poor inside straight plays in this game

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