Straight Flush Bonus Video Poker

The Straight Flush Bonus variation of video poker rewards the Straight Flush, more than any other version of the game - at least twice as much, in fact. The payouts begin at Jacks or better, and pay 10 coins for two pairs, which is better than a lot of versions you'll find.

The player is dealt a hand of five cards at the outset of the game, which he or she then navigates to the best of his/her advantage by holding the cards which are beneficial and letting go of the ones that are useless. The clear objective here is to achieve a Straight Flush, which is five cards in a row of the same suit.

The Straight Flush pays off handsomely. Here is the full pay table, which is based on the maximum five-coin bet:

• Royal Flush -- 4000
• Straight Flush -- 500
• 4 of a Kind -- 125
• Full House -- 35
• Flush -- 25
• Straight -- 20
• 3 of a Kind -- 15
• Two Pair -- 10
• Pair, Jacks or Better -- 5

The Straight Flush pays 500 coins, which is huge. That's the bonus, but it also pays proportionately with a one-coin wager; that is, it pays 100 coins. Why we recommend the five-coin bet is not just because you'll get 500 for the Straight Flush, but also the full bonus on the Royal Flush.

Coin denominations of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 50 cents, as well as $1, $2, and $5. The maximum bet is $25, derived from five coins at the highest denomination.