Untraditional variants of online video poker

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Video poker is an integral part of online casino gambling. Every software provider offers to play online video poker, the game with quite simple rules and rather big wins. The most traditional variants of video poker are Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Joker Poker and some others. The difference between them is not so big, and for someone is not even noticeable. However, sometimes there is a desire to try something new and to get a break from traditional variants of video poker.

That’s why leading software developers offer unusual variants of video poker at online casinos. They are not traditional, and that’s why interesting to play. And among them there are the ones with a big difference and with a slightly noticeable one. One of such examples is the game called 2 Ways Royal, developed by Playtech. The difference is in one combination Royal Flush. This game offers two variants of Royal Flush such as Hi Royal and Lo Royal. Hi Royal is a traditional combination of top five cards from Ten to Ace. Lo Royal consists of low cards from two to six of the same suit as well. Both combinations pay off 4000 coins with five coins wagered. Such new feature gives additional benefit to gamblers decreasing the house edge. Moreover, gamblers don’t sacrifice anything instead.

Cryptologic is another software provider, which offers not a traditional variant of video poker. In fact, it is a parallel series to normal games, called Bonus Video Poker. The difference is that when you are playing Bonus Video Poker online, replaced cards are placed back to the deck. It never happens in a traditional video poker. Certainly, it’s no good for players, as it significantly increases house edge. But at the same time it is compensated by an offered bonus, which occurs when one of replaced cards is dealt again. A bonus is a certain percent from the amount wagered and it varies from 15% to 21%.

Beyond all doubts, Microgaming doesn’t drop behind all the others. This software developing company has introduced the game called Level Up Poker. The game is quite different from traditional poker, as a player at the beginning places four equal bets. The first hand is played in a normal way, and only if you win, you can pass to the next hand. Your advantage is that the win at the second hand is doubled, at the third hand is quadrupled, and at the forth hand it is increased by eight times. So a player is interested in reaching the last level, as it will bring good money. But if you lose in a process, you can collect previous winnings and quit the game or to try to double the sum with the help of a traditional bonus game.

But the most fresh idea on video poker online belongs to Realtime Gaming. This company offers the most unusual variant, based on stud poker. The game is called 7 Stud Poker, and as you have guessed is played with seven cards. The most peculiar moment is that only two cards are open at the beginning. Then you have to make a decision if to raise a bet or to stop. If you stop then the game is over, and if you raise, then the third card opens up and you come across the same choice again. And when finally all cards are revealed, you win if you have a winning hand according to the payout table.

You are welcome to try playing all these variants, if you want to get rich experience or simply have fun playing video poker at online casinos.