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Video Poker Has Better Odds Than Blackjack

WOW. Everyone talks about how blackjack is THE best game to play. But there is another game with a better payout ratio. The game is video poker and the version is Double Double Bonus Video Poker. Cool!

Payout
Double Double Bonus Video Poker99.98%
Classic Blackjack99.91%
Double Double Bonus Video Poker vs Blackjack
Microgaming Double Double Bonus Video Poker RTP

The return to player (RTP) may only be .07% higher, but why not always choose the best paying game to play. There are even three more video poker game versions that have better odds than Blackjack. But if you want less thought, more flash and basically no effort, the highest-paying slots are not that far behind with a 97.5% RTP

Video Poker Payouts

Payout
Double Double Bonus Video Poker99.98%
All Aces 10 Play Power Poker99.92%
All Aces 50 Play Power Poker99.92%
All Aces Video Poker99.92%
Jacks or Better 10 Play Power Poker99.54%
Jacks or Better 100 Play Power Poker99.54%
Jacks or Better 50 Play Power Poker99.54%
Jacks or Better Reel Play Poker99.54%
Jacks or Better Video Poker99.54%
All American Video Poker99.38%
Deuces Wild 10 Play Power Poker99.37%
Deuces Wild 100 Play Power Poker99.37%
Deuces Wild 50 Play Power Poker99.37%
Aces & Faces 10 Play Power Poker99.26%
Aces & Faces 100 Play Power Poker99.26%
Aces & Faces 50 Play Power Poker99.26%
Aces & Faces Video Poker99.26%
Bonus Poker 10 Play Power Poker99.17%
Bonus Poker 100 Play Power Poker99.17%
Bonus Poker 50 Play Power Poker99.17%
Bonus Poker Video Poker99.17%
Bonus Deuces Wild 10 Play Power Poker99.15%
Bonus Deuces Wild Power Poker99.15%
Tens or Better Video Poker99.14%
Double Bonus Video Poker99.11%
Aces & Eights Video Poker99.09%
Deuces & Joker 10 Play Power Poker99.07%
Deuces & Joker 100 Play Power Poker99.07%
Deuces & Joker 50 Play Power Poker99.07%
Deuces & Joker Video Poker99.07%
Aces & Faces Level-Up Poker98.99%
Deuces Wild Level-Up Poker98.99%
Joker Poker Level-Up Poker98.99%
Double Double Bonus 10 Play Power Poker98.98%
Double Double Bonus 100 Play Power Poker98.98%
Double Double Bonus 50 Play Power Poker98.98%
Double Double Bonus Power Poker98.98%
Double Joker Level-Up Poker98.97%
Jacks or Better Level-Up Poker98.95%
Joker Poker Remastered98.60%
Joker Poker 10 Play Power Poker98.60%
Joker Poker 100 Play Power Poker98.60%
Joker Poker 50 Play Power Poker98.60%
Joker Poker Video Poker98.60%
Bonus Poker Deluxe Video Poker98.49%
Double Joker 10 Play Power Poker98.10%
Double Joker 100 Play Power Poker98.10%
Double Joker 50 Play Power Poker98.10%
Double Joker Video Poker98.10%
Jackpot Deuces93.89%
Microgaming Video Poker Payouts 08/03/2021

But how hard is it to play DDBVP vs Blackjack? 

The good news is that Double Double Bonus Video Poker is just as easy to play as Blackjack. You just need to learn the basics and practice the correct playing strategy. It’s all about playing making the correct decision for the different card scenarios. 

Basic Rules

Double Double Bonus Video Poker General Rules
Basic Rules of Double Double Bonus Video Poker
Double Double Bonus Video Poker Double or Nothing
Double Up Option in Double Double Bonus Video

Tip #1 – Play max coins!

Have you heard the slot rule about how it is always better to max coins? Most of the time that is true for slots. It is especially true for Double Double Bonus Video Poker.

Look at the paytable below and compare 1 coin payouts to 2,3,4 and 5 coin payouts. In most cases, the payout rates for playing multiple coins are consistent. For example, a 1 coin payout for a straight flush is 50, while a 2 coin payout is twice as much. The only payout that does not follow this pattern is the 5 coin payout for a Royal Flush.

A 5 coin Royal Flush payout should be 1,250 – not the 4,000 as shown in the paytable. If you are betting $1 coins, that means you’d be giving up a lot of money. So do play max. coins on Double Double Bonus Video Poker. If you cannot afford max coins, just decrease your coin value until it is budget freindly.

1 Coin2 Coins3 Coins4 Coins5 Coins
Royal flush25050075010004000
Straight flush50100150200250
4 Aces w/ any 2,3,4400800120016002000
4 2s, 3s, 4s w/ any A,2,3,4160320460640800
4 aces160320460640800
4 2s, 3s, 4s80160240320400
4 5s through Ks50100150200250
Full house918273645
Flush612182430
Straight48121620
Three of a Kind3691215
Two Pair12345
Jacks or Better12345
Microgaming Double Double Bonus Video Poker Pay Table

Another important fact about this game version is also evident in the paytable.

Tip #2 Concentrate on Aces and 4 of a Kind

The odds are 1 in 649,740 that you are going to be dealt a Royal Flush. The more likely scenario is that you will be dealt a lot of pairs. That’s also a good thing because most of the bigger wins are won with 4 of a kind. But, look at the payout for two pairs vs Jacks or Better. They are pretty crummy, aren’t they?

  • Don’ make the mistake of holding two pairs. Always keep a pair of aces (or 3) and toss the rest.
  • If you have two pair, and neither are Aces, keep the 2s, 3s, or 4s and toss the rest.

Tip #3: Know the odds of getting a Royal Flush

We all want to get that big payout on a Royal Flush. But flushes are pairs are contradictory hold cards. So if you are tempted to give up a winning hand to go after a Royal Flush, take a look at the odds of actually getting one!

Odd of Getting A Royal Flush on a Draw

Drawing 4 cardsDrawing 3 cardsDrawing 2 cardsDrawing 1 card
1 in 178,3651 in 16,2151 in 1,0801 in 47

Tip #4: Doubling has no House Edge

The doubling option has no advantage for either the house or the player, it really is a fair bet. But whether or not to double up is totally up to you. Here is your chance to make a choice based on your personal preference. If you have ‘a lucky feeling’ go ahead and take the bet. If you are a conservative player, stop while you are ahead. Here you can play to your own style while still playing smart.

See How Easy It Is To Play

Where You Can Play Double Double Bonus Video Poker

The Microgaming version of Double Double Bonus Video Poker (along with easy play roulette) with this high RTP is available to UK players at the UK Casino Club, and to other international players at the Golden  Tiger  Casino , Zodiac Casino, and Jackpot City casinos.

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