Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild is a type of video poker in which the two card in every suit is a wild card. This means that it can replace any other card in order to make a winning combination. Since there are four wild cards in every deck, it's very easy to get a pair, so pairs don't count as a winning combination and many other winning combinations don't pay out very well. Many players like Deuces Wild because there is a very high potential for winning combinations. Even though the winning combinations don't pay out very well, it feels good to win a lot, and players feel like it is very easy to win Deuces Wild.

Where Can I Play Deuces Wild?

Deuces Wild is one of the most popular types of video poker, so you'll find it at almost every casino, whether land-based or online. In a land-based casino, you'll find video poker machines near the slots machines. Look for machines that say “poker” or that have pictures of cards on them. You should be able to find a Deuces Wild machine very easily. You'll need to decide whether you want to play a single hand or multiple hands at once, as this may affect your choice of machine. At an online casino, it is usually quite easy to find Deuces Wild. Simply log in, and you'll have a menu of games to choose from. Choose video poker, and you'll be able to choose Deuces Wild from the menu. There might be more than one type. You might, for example, have single-hand and multi-hand Deuces Wild to choose from. Choose the one you'd like to play, and you're on your way!

How Do I Play Deuces Wild?

Playing Deuces Wild is pretty easy. Once you've selected your machine or game, you'll need to add credits to the game. At a land-based casino, you'll usually use a club card, although you can also use coins at many casinos. At an online casino, you'll need to make a deposit into your online casino account. Once you have credits in the game, simply choose how many coins you wish to play. If you're playing multi-hand video poker, also called power poker in some casinos, you'll also need to select the number of hands that you wish to play at once. Once you've selected the number of coins and hands, if relevant, select “Deal.” You will get five random cards. Select “Hold” in order to hold whichever cards, if any, you wish to keep. The other cards will be discarded, and you will receive new ones instead of them. The video poker program will then evaluate your hand according to the payout schedule and you will be credited any winnings.

A Sample Deuces Wild Payout Table

This is a sample payout table from an online casino's Deuces Wild game. Different online and land-based casinos may have slightly different payout tables. Occasionally, you may even find a Deuces Wild game with a progressive jackpot for a royal flush. Usually, other hands will have a lower value, so it is important to compare between machines before you begin to play. You should also note that only when you play five coins are you exposed to the full payout of the machine. As a result, it is important to always play five coins. If that is too much money, choose a machine with a lower coin value.

House Edge at Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild has a relatively low house edge. Casinos will often advertise the house edge in the reverse. They will advertise a payout of as high as 98% for Deuces Wild machines. This means there is a house edge of just 2%. Remember, though, that this payout rate accounts for the possibility of getting a full house with five coins. If you are playing with one coin, the house edge goes up significantly. Moreover, the house edge relies of perfect strategy on the part of the player. Be sure to brush up your Deuces Wild strategy before you play!