How to Play Online Video Poker

All the information you' ever need about how to play our online video poker games is right here. With our step-by-step guide, you' soon be playing like a pro. Time is money, so let's not waste anymore of it.

How to bet

The amount you want to bet is at your sole discretion. Click the Increase (+) or Decrease (-) buttons to select the coin size that compliments your bankroll.

How to choose different games

Select video poker from the 'Choose Your Category' box and then browse through all the options in the 'Choose Your Game' box to see which one suits your style.

Click the Payout Table to select the number of coins you want to bet

To select the number of coins you'd like to bet, click the payout columns of the Payout Table. Your total bet amount is calculated by the number of coins chosen, multiplied by the selected coin size. For your convenience, the Payout Table highlights all the winning combinations so you know exactly which hand to aim for.

Click the Deal button

Once you've clicked on the 'Deal' button, you' be dealt five cards. You have a choice of either holding or discarding them.

To hold: click on the cards you want to keep- they'll be marked as Held. If you change your mind and wish to de-select a card, click it again.

To discard: click the 'Draw' button - the cards you do not wish to keep are turned face-down.

If you get a winning hand, you can either hit the 'Double' button, which initiates the Doubling phase, or claim your winnings by choosing the 'Collect' button.

If your hand was unlucky - the game is over, but the fun doesn't end - you can play a new hand.

Change the Number of Coins Bet

Refer to step 1 i.e. how to bet

Purchase More Credits

Select the 'Bank' button to top up your credits.

Exit a Game

Click the 'Games' button to display the Platinum Play Online Casino lobby.

Exit the casino

In the casino lobby, click on the 'Exit' button. A dialog box will confirm whether you want to exit the casino, select 'Yes'.

To disconnect from the Casino

If you wish to disconnect from the casino, click the 'Games' button followed by 'Disconnect' in the casino lobby.

Regular vs. Expert mode

Platinum Play Online Casino has two game mode options: Regular mode and Expert mode.

Regular Mode refers to normal game play and excludes all advanced features, whereas, Expert Mode offers fantastic features to enhance your poker play. These features include:

The Analyze feature helps you determine if you have the best cards to achieve the strongest hand. Plus, it also allows you to select a hand, which it analyzes to determine the winning potential.
The Optimal Play Hints function acts like your personal advisor. It'll inform you when your hold selection doesn't match optimal strategy.

Special features

Deal 5x and 10x, AutoPlay and Game Statistics are three special features that shouldn't be ignored - each adds a unique dimension to video poker.

Deal 5X button

This dual feature starts a game and automatically deals the cards. Five hands are played in succession that's just enough time for you to make yourself a cup of coffee - you' need the extra caffeine for the action-packed hours ahead.

Deal 10X button

Instead of hitting the 'Deal button ten times, click the 'Deal10X' button just once - it'll initiate the start of the game and deal a series of ten hands.

AutoPlay

If you enjoy playing a series of hands while surfing the Net; simplify your multi-tasking by using the AutoPlay function. This nifty feature automatically plays a specific number of hands for you. Activate by selecting 'settings' on the AutoPlay tab.

Game Statistics

With Game Statistics you can review the following details of your current game:

Highest three win amounts
Total number of hands played
Available hand combinations
Expected return for Optimal Play and Your Play
Hands played according to the Optimal Play Strategy