Casino Glossary

• Double Double Bonus Video Poker

  Video Poker

  A variation of Jacks or Better that offers bonuses for various 4-of-a-kinds, particularly with specific kickers.

• Bonus Jacks+ Video poker

  Video Poker

  A video poker game that pays two credits for two pair and 400 for four aces.

• Kicker

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  1) In a draw poker game, an odd high card held that doesn’t contribute to a straight or a flush, usually an ace or a king;

  2) In poker, a card used to decide the winner on hands that are otherwise tied. E.g a pair of kings with an queen beats a pair of kings with a jack. In video poker, the card may affect a jackpot payout.

• Four Card Flush

  Video Poker

  In video poker, four cards of the same suit.

• Penalty Card

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  A card that, if discarded, reduces the chance of making one type of winning hand. E.g. If a player is dealt KQJ105, all of the same suit, and discarded the 5, it makes a flush less likely.

• High Card

  Video Poker

  An ace or a face card (but not the 10) in video poker.

• Deal/Draw Button

  Video Poker

  A button to get new cards for discarded ones or to start a new hand.

• Four-Card Straight Flush

  Video Poker

  Four cards that can potentially make a straight, a flush or a straight flush, e.g. J1098 (open ended) or J1087 (inside).

• Multiplay

  Video Poker

  A video poker machine that allows 3, 5, 10, 50 or 100 hands to be played at a time. Each, however, starts with the same base hand, to which additional cards are dealt.

• Double Up

  Video Poker

  A side bet on a winning hand. The player must draw a higher card than the one shown to win.