Video Poker Terms

Max coins is the full coin count on a video poker hand; it can improve the effective paytable but also raises the cost of every hand.

A plain-English definition of royal flush, where it appears, and why its rare top payout affects video poker math.

Full-pay video poker explained: how paytable labels work, why 9/6 matters, how strategy affects return, and how to compare similar-looking games.

A plain-English definition of Jacks or Better and why its paytable, not just its name, determines the game's value.

A clear definition of Deuces Wild video poker and why wild cards make its strategy and paytable different from Jacks or Better.

A plain-English definition of hold/draw in video poker and why the decision matters more than guessing lucky cards.

A plain-English definition of strategy chart, how video poker players use it, and why one chart does not fit every paytable.

A plain-English explanation of five of a kind, why it needs wild cards, and how it fits into video poker paytables.

Wild royal explained: natural versus wild royals, paytable categories, examples, strategy effects, verification, and common mistakes.

A plain-English definition of straight flush, where it appears, and why paytables separate it from a royal flush.

Full house explained: three cards plus a pair, poker ranking, tie comparison, five-card probability, and video poker paytable importance.

A flush uses five cards of the same suit, but its real casino value depends on the game, paytable, wild cards, and the decision that produced it.

Straight explained in plain English: poker ranking, ace-high and ace-low rules, invalid wraparounds, video poker draw odds, paytable value, and strategy mistakes.

A plain-English definition of three of a kind, where it appears, and why its value changes between poker, video poker, and side bets.

A practical guide to four of a kind, including poker probability, video-poker paytable splits, kicker rules, volatility, and payout verification.

A low pair may not pay in Jacks or Better, yet its draw value often makes it stronger than a single high card or a weak straight attempt.

A plain-English definition of high pair, why it matters in video poker strategy, and how it differs from low pair.

A practical definition of kicker, including poker tie-breaking, video poker bonus payouts, and common player confusion.

A practical definition of wild card, how it changes video poker hands, and why wild-card games need their own strategy.

A clear definition of two pair, how it works in poker and video poker, and why its paytable value matters.

Draw poker means a poker format where the player receives cards, chooses what to keep, and draws replacements.

A pat hand is a made hand that is usually kept without drawing replacement cards.

A practical guide to inside straight draws, gutshot odds, video poker holds, open-ended comparisons, and expected-value decisions.

An outside straight is a straight draw that can be completed by a card at either end of the sequence.

A royal draw is a video poker or poker draw with cards that can complete a royal flush.

One pair is easy to recognize but its value changes by game. Learn the exact hand, kicker rules, frequency, and paytable implications.

High Card is a poker hand with no pair, straight, flush, or stronger combination. It is compared from the highest card downward.