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Here is an explanation of Poker combinations used in all our Video Poker Games. In Video Poker card values in increasing order are: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A.

Jacks or Better

A pair of Jacks or cards of higher value. The cards have to be of equal value, e.g. Q, Q.

Tens or Better

Same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least Ten in value.

Kings or Better

Same as Jacks or Better, but the cards have to be at least King in value.

Two Pair

Two separate pairs of equal value cards, e.g. 10, 10, K, K.

Three of a Kind

Three cards of the same value, e.g. 8, 8, 8.

Straight

Five cards consecutive in value, but not in the same suit, e.g. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. If the cards are in the same suit as well, it is a Straight Flush (see below).

Flush

Any five cards in the same suit, but not consecutive in value, e.g. 4 of Diamonds, 8 of Diamonds, 9 of Diamonds, J of Diamonds, K of Diamonds.

Full House

A combination of a Three of a Kind and a pair, e.g. 8, 8, 8, J, J.

Four of a Kind

Four cards equal in value, e.g. 5, 5, 5, 5.

Four 2's Through 10's

Same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be 10 or lower in value.

Four Jacks, Queens or Kings

Same as Four of a Kind, but the cards have to be J or higher in value, but no higher than K.

Four Aces

A Four of a Kind consisting of Aces.

4 Deuces

A Four of a Kind consisting of 2's.

Straight Flush

Five cards consecutive in value and in the same suit, e.g. 5 of Clubs, 6 of Clubs, 7 of Clubs, 8 of Clubs, 9 of Clubs.

Five of a Kind

Five cards of the same value. Since there are only four suits, this combination can only occur in games with a wild card, such as Deuces Wild and Joker Poker.

Royal Flush

Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 all in the same suit.

Wild Royal Flush / Joker Royal Flush

Same as Royal Flush, with one or more cards substituted by a wild card.

Natural Royal Flush

Same as Royal Flush, with no wild cards.