Jokers Wild
Jokers Wild video poker is extremely popular because it moves fast
and is easy to play, while retaining an element of strategy. The object
of Jokers Wild video poker is to attain the highest
ranked poker hand, using a joker as a wildcard. The payoff
for each hand is displayed on the video poker machine face.
Let's Play! | Rules |
Jokers Wild Poker Hands | You
Win!
Let's
Play!
At the beginning of each game you are required to place an initial
wager.
- Select a coin value of either 5¢, 25¢, $1,
or $5.
- Click the coin slot, Bet One
or Bet Max.
- Click the coin slot, up to five times, until the number of coins
displayed equals the amount you wish to bet.
- Click Bet One, up to five times, until
the number of coins displayed equals the amount you wish to bet.
- Click Bet Max once to bet the maximum
amount allowed.
- Your hand will be automatically
dealt if you bet the maximum amount using any of the three methods
listed above.
- To reduce your bet amount, right-click on either the
or Bet One to remove coins. Your bet will
be reduced by the amount of the currently selected coin each time you
right-click. You can also click Cash Out
to remove all coins prior to spinning the reels.
- Click Deal and five cards
will appear face up on the screen.
Rules
Jokers Wild video poker uses a one deck shoe.
The deck includes one joker and is re-shuffled after every hand.
Once the cards are dealt, you may choose to keep any of the cards
by either clicking Hold, found directly
below the card, or on the card. Once you have selected which cards to
hold, click Deal and the remaining cards
will be exchanged for new cards.
After this second deal, you are paid out based on the rank of the resulting
poker hand.
Jokers
Wild Poker Hands
Jokers Wild poker hands are valued based on the following five-card
ranking.
| Hand |
Definition |
Example |
| Natural Royal Flush |
The highest hand in Jokers Wild video poker consists of the following
cards: ten, jack, queen, king, and an ace all of the same suit. |
|
| Five of a Kind |
Four cards of the same denomination, one in each suit plus a joker. |
 |
| Joker Royal Flush |
Consists of the following cards: ten, jack, queen, king, and an
ace all of the same suit with one of these cards represented by a
deuce. |
|
| Straight Flush |
Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. |
|
| Four of a Kind |
Four cards of the same denomination, one in each suit. |
 |
| Full House |
Three cards of one denomination and two cards of another denomination. |
 |
| Flush |
Five cards all of the same suit. |
 |
| Straight |
Five cards in sequence of any suit. |
 |
| Three of a Kind |
Three cards of the same denomination and two unmatched cards. |
 |
| Two Pairs |
Two sets of two cards of the same denomination and any fifth card. |
|
You
Win!
A winning hand pays out according to the number of coins wagered and
their value.
- If you select the $1 coin and then
Bet Max your wager will be five coins of $1 or $5. If you get a Straight
Flush then according to the payout schedule below you will win 250
coins with the same value as your original bet or $250 (250 x $1).
The following payout schedule illustrates
the number of coins to be won if you bet 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 coins.
| Hand |
1 Coin |
2 Coins |
3 Coins |
4 Coins |
5 Coins |
| Natural Royal Flush |
500
|
1000 |
1500 |
2000 |
5000 |
| Five of a Kind |
100
|
200 |
300 |
4000 |
500 |
| Joker Royal Flush |
50
|
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
| Straight Flush |
50
|
100 |
150 |
200 |
250 |
| Four of a Kind |
20
|
40 |
60 |
80 |
100 |
| Full House |
9
|
18 |
27 |
36 |
45 |
| Flush |
6
|
12 |
18 |
24 |
30 |
| Straight |
4
|
8 |
12 |
16 |
20 |
| Three of a Kind |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
| Two Pairs |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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