EliteSpin Poker UK

Video poker sits somewhere between a fruit machine and a card table, and that in-between quality is exactly why it's built such a loyal following at online casinos. EliteSpin poker fans get a full spread of these single-player card games, each with its own paytable, wild cards and house edge. Whether you've spent years chasing Royal Flushes or you're picking up a hand for the first time, EliteSpin online poker gives you room to learn the rules without a dealer watching your every move.

Popular Game Variations

Video poker doesn't need a shuffled deck or a dealer to stay fair, so developers have spent decades tweaking the format. Each variant changes the paytable, the wild cards, or the minimum hand you need to win, and that's where your edge comes from. The games below make up the bulk of the EliteSpin poker library.

Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild uses a standard 52-card deck, but all four twos act as wild cards. Swap a two into any hand and you can complete a Royal Flush, a straight, or whatever you're chasing. Four Deuces pays out second only to a Royal Flush, while Three of a Kind sits at the bottom of the paytable.

Because wild cards make winning hands easier to land, casinos trim the payouts to balance things out. Not-So-Ugly Deuces Wild is a close cousin with a friendlier paytable, worth trying once you know the basics.

Jacks or Better

Jacks or Better is where most newcomers start. The name gives away the rule: a pair of jacks is the lowest hand that pays. Everything above that follows the usual poker hand rankings.

The paytable reads clearly and the odds hold up well, which is why you'll often start here to learn the strategy behind holding and discarding cards before moving to trickier variants.

Tens or Better

Tens or Better runs on the same deck and hand rankings as Jacks or Better, but drops the winning threshold to a pair of tens. That change means smaller, more frequent wins rather than occasional big ones.

The game pays six times your stake for a Full House and five times for a Flush, against nine and six in Jacks or Better, so you'll sometimes see it listed as 6/5 Jacks or Better. Most tables still let you double a bonus round win, in the same style as the original.

Joker Poker

Joker Poker adds a 53rd card, the Joker, which acts as a wild across the whole deck. Kings or Better is the standard winning threshold here, so hands land more often than in Jacks or Better.

Five of a Kind ranks straight after a Natural Royal Flush (a Royal Flush without the Joker), and a Straight Flush sits third, ahead of a Royal Flush made with the Joker's help. The 7/5 version gives better odds than the more common 6/5 tables, and the full-pay Kings or Better game offers the strongest returns of the lot. Two Pairs or Better and Aces or Better versions exist too, though they pay less.

Aces and Faces

Aces and Faces builds on Jacks or Better with one key change: Four of a Kind hands made up of Aces or face cards (Jacks, Queens, Kings) pay far more. On the standard 8/5 table, Four Aces pays 80 to 1 against a Straight Flush's 50 to 1, and four face cards pay 40 to 1.

You'll also find 7/6 and 7/5 tables, each shifting the balance between the Full House, Flush and Four of a Kind payouts.

Bonus Poker

Bonus Poker keeps the Jacks or Better hand rankings but boosts payouts for Four of a Kind. Land four aces and you'll collect 80 times your stake.

The full-pay version runs 8/5, meaning eight times your stake for a Full House and five times for a Flush, with a 7/5 table also common. Double Bonus Poker pushes the idea further with even bigger Four of a Kind payouts.

Tips When Playing Video Poker

Starting a new casino game can feel like a lot, especially one with as many variants as video poker. These habits keep your sessions steady, whatever table you sit down at.

Try Different Strategies

Video poker rewards you for knowing when to hold and when to discard. Testing a few strategies changes how you play and helps you manage your bankroll. No strategy guarantees a win, since a random number generator deals the cards every time.

Chase the Best Paytables

The same video poker variant can pay out very differently depending on where you play it, much like RTP differences between slots. Check the paytable before you commit real money, and pick the version with the strongest Full House and Flush payouts.

Set Limits Before You Play

Video poker is quick, solo, and easy to lose track of time in. Set a budget and a time limit before you start a session at EliteSpin poker, and walk away if you notice frustration creeping in, even if you haven't hit either limit yet.

Video Poker vs Live Poker

Video poker and live poker get mixed up more often than you'd think. They differ at almost every level, starting with who deals the cards.

Feature	Live Poker	Video Poker
Setting	Played at a physical table, streamed live from an online casino, or dealt casually at home.	Played on a screen, whether at a terminal in a land-based casino or through EliteSpin online poker.
Interaction	You interact with a real dealer and other players at the table.	Solo gameplay throughout. A random number generator deals every card.
Speed	Slower, since real people and social strategy shape the pace.	You set the pace, since no one else is waiting on your move.
Skill Level	Open to any skill level, but reading opponents and hand odds take time to build.	Beginner-friendly. You can take your time on every decision, and the interface spells out hand rankings for you.
Randomness	A croupier shuffles and deals to keep things fair.	Random number generation handles the deal, and independent testers check the software for fairness.
Mistakes	Dealer error is rare, but you can still misjudge a hand or get out-bluffed.	Automated play limits errors on the game's end, though a dropped WiFi connection can void a session, so a stable connection matters.

Explore Further with Live Poker

Live poker is the other route into online poker, built for anyone who wants the feel of a real casino table. EliteSpin runs live poker tables around the clock, dealt by professional croupiers through live video streams. Live casino studios keep releasing new formats, including game shows that fold poker hands into their mechanics, so it's worth checking back if the video poker pace isn't for you.

Video Poker FAQs

Why play EliteSpin poker online?

EliteSpin gives you a full spread of video poker variants alongside live poker tables, all playable from your phone, tablet or desktop. You get access to regular promotions whether you're new here or you've played for years. Deposits go through Visa or Mastercard debit cards, PayPal, or Open Banking via Faster Payments. EliteSpin holds a UKGC licence, independent auditors test every game, and SSL encryption protects your data. GamStop and BeGambleAware are on hand if you ever want to step back from play.

What is full-pay video poker?

Full-pay video poker means the version of a game with the highest RTP and the smallest house edge. Bonus Poker's full-pay table is the 8/5 version; a 7/5 table exists too, but it pays less.

What's the difference between video poker and live poker?

Video poker is a solo game played against a paytable, at your own pace. Live poker puts you at a table with a real dealer and real opponents, streamed to you in real time.

Does video poker take skill?

You need some skill for every casino game, whether that's counting cards in blackjack or timing your bets in roulette. Video poker doesn't ask you to read opponents, since you're playing alone, but you do need to know your hand rankings, manage your bankroll, and use any bonus rounds well.