Poker glossary
Video Poker
Video poker is a machines-based poker variant against the house, not players.
Full explanation
Video poker is a machines-based poker variant against the house, not players.
Explanation. Instead of competing against others, players receive five cards and can hold/discard to draw replacements, aiming for a winning hand based on pay tables. Strategy includes selecting which cards to keep to maximize EV. It’s regulated as a game of skill and luck, separate from traditional player‑versus‑player poker.