Card Ranks:
Cards are ranked, from highest to lowest:
Ace; King; Queen; Jack; Ten; Nine; Eight; Seven; Six; Five; Four; Three; Two;
Ace
(Ace can count as either low or high, for a straight flush or a royal flush)
Hand Ranks:
When you are dealt replacement cards for your discards, your new hand is
evaulated. Based on what kind of hand you're holding, you'll receive a
certain number of points.
Hands are listed below, from best (highest scoring), to worst (no score):
Royal Flush
A straight flush, with the Ace high.
(Ten, Jack, Queen, King, Ace: all of the same suit)
Straight Flush
A straight flush.
(Five cards are consecutive and are from the same suit)
(3,4,5,6,7: all of the same suit)
Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same value. (each one of different suits.)
Full House
A three of a kind and a pair at the same time.
Flush
All cards are the same suit but not consecutive.
Straight
All five cards are consecutive but not the same suit.
Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same value.
Two Pair
Two pairs of cards.
Pair
Two cards in your hand are the same value. For a Jacks or better, they must
be Jacks or better!
Online Video Poker is precisely what its name implies: online poker
played on a slots-like video screen, as opposed to being played on a
traditional poker table. The games are very easy to learn and playing them
at Playtech Casinos means you can expect the same royal treatment as always.
Your basic goal is to draw the best five-card poker hand you can. You can
also choose to play games ranging from single-hand formats to as many as 50
hands played at a time. Sound complicated? Fear not, it’s a whole lot easier
than you think!
Royal Flush
Straight Flush
Four of a Kind
Full House
Flush
Straight
Three of a Kind
Two Pair
Pair