NetEnt Video Poker Variations 3b5e6d

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Every variation of video poker by NetEnt can be played with bet levels between 1 and 5, each referring to the number of coins wagered per round. Of course, since the best hand in the game pays more when 5 coins are wagered, most players prefer to set the maximum bet level. They can also adjust the size of their stakes by selecting a coin denomination – different sizes may be available, depending on the casino.

More importantly, the available coin values will change, depending on the number of hands we bet on. Usually, denominations in single-hand video poker range from $0.10 to $10 but when we play a 25-hand version of the same game, the coin sizes are from $0.01 to $0.50.

Interface and Layout 5t651k

The interface of NetEnt’s video poker versions is smooth and -friendly. The cards that are being dealt in each round appear in the center of the screen but note that in multi-hand video poker, the large 5-card hand is much smaller, making way for the additional hands that appear above it. On the left, we can see a simplified version of the paytable – all winning hands listed vertically with their respective payouts, depending on the number of coins wagered.

At the bottom of the screen, we can see all the main buttons and customizable settings and options. The Info button in the bottom left side opens the paytable, while next to it, we can see the Bet field, which shows how many coins we wager. There are also Bet Level, Hands, and Coin Value areas with plus and minus buttons for adjustment. The Deal button is in the center, of course, and the Gamble and Max Bet buttons are located on either side of it. Note that the Max Bet option sets the maximum bet level and automatically deals a new set of cards but it does not change the coin value.

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NetEnt’s versions of video poker offer the Double Up Gamble Feature, which gives players the opportunity to double their winnings in a simple game of chance. After every winning hand, they can click the Gamble button to enter the feature where they will gamble the winnings from the current round. The game displays 5 face-down cards and below them, players are given two options – Red or Black.

They need to guess correctly the color of the first card once it is flipped. If they do, their winnings are doubled and they can either collect them or gamble them once again. With each consecutive card that has been guessed correctly, the gambled amount is doubled. Players have a maximum of 5 chances to double their winnings. However, if they make a mistake, the feature automatically ends and they lose the gambled amount.

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This is probably the most exciting feature in NetEnt’s collection of video poker titles. There are only four different variations but each of them can be played in 1, 5, 10 or 25-hand mode. By selecting multiple hands, players bet on all of them simultaneously. Of course, the bet size will be multiplied by the number of hands in play.

For instance, if players choose to bet on 25 hands and wager 5 coins in denomination of $0.50, they will be betting $62.50 per round. In a single-hand variation of the game, they will need to bet only $2.50 per round.

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Before you start playing NetEnt’s video poker games for real money, you should carefully adjust the size of your bets, especially if you bet on multiple hands at the same time. There are not many other things that could be changed or improved, however, except for the Fast Play option. Fast Play can be switched on from the Game Settings menu in the bottom tab of the screen.

In addition, players can set up the Gamble feature – it can either never activate after a winning round or automatically trigger every time. NetEnt has also added Game History, which is available only in real-money mode. It shows players’ win history, as well as the hit frequency and the current RTP of the game.

Jacks or Better Double Up 5k1h6m

NetEnt’s Jacks or Better is a wonderful version of the classic video poker with fast gameplay and the potential for good profits. At the same time, it is the most basic video poker game, suitable for both experienced players and complete novices. Up to 25 hands can be played at the same time and bets are available from $0.10 to $62.50 per round.

To receive a payout, players need to get at least a pair of Jacks, the lowest-winning hand in the game. This is a full-pay version of Jacks or Better and has a high theoretical return at 99.56% when played at the maximum bet level. If players bet less than 5 coins, however, the RTP falls to 98.40%, according to the official rules stated by NetEnt.

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Deuces Wild is another popular title found in most online casinos. Similarly to Jacks or Better, it is played under standard rules, which makes it a preferred option for many video poker fans. NetEnt’s take on the game bears the same name and boasts beautiful, clear graphics, fast gameplay, and a theoretical return of 97.97%. Once again, players can choose to bet on 1, 5, 10 or 25 hands simultaneously and adjust their bets accordingly – each round could cost them up to $62.50.

Overall, NetEnt’s Deuces Wild is a conventional video poker game – it is a single-player game that uses 1 standard deck of 52 cards. There is one notable exception from Jacks or Better, however – all four Deuces here are wild. This means that they can act as substitutes for other cards in winning combinations. Of course, the addition of wilds makes forming winning hands much easier, which is why the paytable has also been changed. Payouts start from the Three of a Kind hand rather than from Jacks or Better.

• Natural Royal Flush – 250:1
• Four Deuces – 200:1
• Wild Royal Flush – 20:1
• Five of a Kind – 15:1
• Straight Flush – 9:1
• Four of a Kind – 4:1
• Full House – 4:1
• Flush – 3:1
• Straight – 2:1
• Three of a Kind – 1:1

All American Double Up 2a3m49

All American Double Up is probably the most unconventional version of video poker by NetEnt. It is played under the standard rules, it has no wild cards, and no bonus payouts. Still, it is quite different from other variations by the studio and the reason is in the paytable. It all starts just like any other game – a Jacks or Better hand pays evenly and the rest of the hands are ranked just like in regular poker. But they pay differently – for instance, Two Pair also brings an even payout whereas in Jacks or Better, it pays twice the original bet.

• Royal Flush – 250:1
• Straight Flush – 90:1
• Four of a Kind – 35:1
• Full House – 8:1
• Flush – 8:1
• Straight – 8:1
• Three of a Kind – 3:1
• Two Pair – 1:1
• Jacks or Better – 1:1

As you can see, most combinations pay less than the regular payouts in Jacks or Better. This leads to a poorer payback percentage, as well – the theoretical RTP is 98.11%. Still, it is higher than the returns we have seen in some video poker variations by other software providers.

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NetEnt’s Joker Wild Double Up is an exciting version of video poker but unlike most games of this type, it uses 53 cards – standard 52 cards from 2s through Aces plus a Joker. The Joker is a wild substitute, which is why we can see the same hands here as in Deuces Wild.

However, the payouts and the odds for each winning combination are very different, so players need to come up with a proper strategy when playing this game. As a result of the changed paytable, the theoretical return of the game is 97.95%.

• Natural Royal Flush – 400:1
• Five of a Kind – 200:1
• Wild Royal Flush – 100:1
• Straight Flush – 50:1
• Four of a Kind – 15:1
• Full House – 8:1
• Flush – 5:1
• Straight – 3:1
• Three of a Kind – 2:1
• Two Pair – 1:1
• Kings or Better – 1:1