Tips and Tricks

Once you've switched from slots to video poker, There's no turning back. The challenge of playing a game that requires skill is a little daunting but extremely exciting. To help you make the best choices during your game play, follow these useful tips. Good luck!

Tips

Meet Jack

If you're new to video poker, we recommend that you start with Jacks or Better - the strategy is simple and easy to master.

Know what to expect

At Platinum Play Online Casino you have a vast selection of games from which to choose - some have jackpots and wild cards while others offer special bonuses. As a result, pay tables will vary from game to game so know what to expect before you place your first bet.

Set a limit

Know how much you can safely afford to lose, and then only play with that. it's easy to stop playing when you are broke, but it takes willpower to quit while you are ahead.

Go for an Outside Straight

When possible, rather draw an outside straight (_5,6,7,8_) than an inside straight (5,6,_,8,9). it's far easier to complete your hand with an outside straight.

Lose the kicker

Resist the temptation to hold onto a kicker - a single high card: Ace, Jack, Queen and King. Holding an unpaired card with a pair reduces your return by 5%.

Play the max

If you want to hit that royal flush or progressive jackpot, you need to play the max number of coins.

it's okay to start over

If your five cards don't include high cards, flush or straight possibilities - start over. Your chances of hitting a winning pair with new cards are higher than holding random cards in the hope of making a straight, flush or trips.

Payouts

it's imperative that you understand the Payout Schedule, it clearly states which hands pay the best.
Insider tip: For the best payouts, play Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild.

Shortcut keys

We want you to concentrate on what you enjoy most - winning. So, we've created a shortcut menu with all the buttons you' frequently use.

Poker Functions or Buttons

Shortcut Key

Function

Deal button

Enter

To Deal the cards and start a game of Poker

Hold card No. 1-5

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

To Hold or Drop cards from number 1 to 5.

Draw button

Enter

Discarded cards are replaced with new ones from the deck.

Double button

D

Enables the Doubling Phase of the Poker game.

Collect button

C

Enables you to Collect your winnings instead of going to the Doubling Phase.

Bet One button

1

Enables you to bet one coin at a time.

Bet Max button

Spacebar

Enables you to bet the maximum number of coins.

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