VIDEO POKER

The earliest Australian pokie machines are rumoured to have sprung from an 1891 machine based on the game of poker. Things have come a long way since then, however, it did take close to 100 years for the first video slot machine to make an appearance. Today, there are hundreds of gaming developers pumping out an endless supply of new gambling slot machines for the modern gambler to enjoy.

Unlike card games, payouts on slots games are triggered randomly. As it’s impossible to predict the outcome of a spin, it makes it that much more important to know the rules around slots payouts. You’ll always find this information clearly displayed when accessing an online slot’s paytable.

In the online world, there are around 9 different pokervariations to play – meaning 9 different sets of rules to learn. The good news is that you can apply your knowledge to live casino poker games too, killing two birds with one stone in the process. Poker rules are quite simple, though, no matter which variant you’re playing.