Multi-Hand Video Poker

Multi-Hand Video Poker is one of the many variations of Video Poker that has grown in popularity over the years with increased chances of hitting that super payday. Multi-Hand Video Poker allows players to choose to play multiple hands at a time, usually minimum of 3 hands simultaneously up to 100 hands at the same time. Most Multi-Hand Video Poker machines offer play in increments of $.01, $.05, $.10, $.25, $.50, $1.00, and $5.00 per hand along with the ability to bet 1 to 5 coins per hand. Multi-Hand Video Poker has its advantages and disadvantages to playing, for instance playing single-handed betting 5 coins per hand will certainly be more cost efficient than playing 100 hands betting 5 coins. However, single-handed video poker play offers clear cut odds of hitting a specific winning combination. Playing Multiple hands simultaneously actually will increase the chance per hand played, and could result in much bigger payouts if hitting that monster Royal Flush your seeking.

Video Poker and Multi-Hand Video Poker basically will have the same payout charts for you to follow as you bet against the house. The lowest payouts are usually ranked at the bottom, such as a pair of Jacks or better, 2 pair, 3 of a kind, straight, flush, full house, 4 of a kind, straight flush, and of course, Royal Flush. Some poker machines will actually offer sequential Royal Flush pay as well, meaning the Royal Flush Must appear in order: 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace. Payouts for Video Poker vary from casino to casino, but a decent payout for a Royal Flush betting 5 coins should be around 4000 coins. Different variations of Video Poker will also offer bonus pays, such as hitting a 4 of a kind of Aces, 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s. These will usually pay a couple hundred more coins than a 4 of a kind of 5’s through Kings. Again, depending on what variation you select to play will dictate these type of bonus pays.

This is where Multi-Hand Video Poker can become quite interesting. With single hand video poker, normally your winning potential will be 4,000 coins for hitting a Royal Flush. Depending on how many hands are selected during Multi-Hand play, a player could possibly win up to 400,000 coins playing 100 hand video poker. Multi-Hand Video Poker offers huge winning potentials, but it can also drain your bankroll while playing that much faster. If you select to play Single Handed Video Poker betting 5 coins at $.25 per hand, you are spending $1.25 per hand, however, playing 10 Handed Video Poker will now cost you $12.50 per hand because you must pay for each hand played. You have to way what stakes you are comfortable playing vs. how many hands you want to play. Remember, whether you choose to play single handed or multi-handed, there are 2 major rules to follow. You should always maximize the value of the hand within your comfort level, and always bet 5 coins when playing maximize your biggest winning potential possible.