What Does the ‘Double’ Mean in Video Poker?

The best online casino platforms always have several variations of video poker as part of their game offerings.  Some are pretty straightforward in structure like Jacks or Better or Aces and Eights.  Others feature ‘Double’ or even ‘Double Double’ in their titles… and that is where we are going to focus our attention today.

At Springbok Casino – which for all intents and purposes is the best online casino in Africa – the double phenomenon in video poker is well represented.  Along with Double and Double Double Bonus Poker you have anytime access to Double and Double Double Jackpot Poker – all of which provide players with the opportunity to bank some really remarkable prizes.

Double the Money and Double the Fun 

What does the Double denote in these instances?  Well, truth be told, it is a four of a kind and aces-centric indication that there are plenty of bonus pays on the paytable – and bonus pays essentially mean there is a lot more ZAR up for grabs.  The only proviso to winning crates of cash is that you play the video poker variant of your choice with the corresponding game strategy as your guide.

We now know that aces and quads are the gold bullion of the Double variants of video poker that you can play right here at the best online casino South Africa.  What essentially differentiates one game from the other is either the richness of the payouts or the number of the bonus pays on the paytable… or in some cases, a little bit of both.  As the similarities outweigh the differences, how do you know which Double branded video poker offers you the best chances of winning?

Comparative Table of the Respective Paytables 

Before we get into a statistical analysis that centres on the house edge, let’s take a lot at a comparative snapshot of what you can win when you play the respective Double video poker games right here:

Game 1 - Double Bonus Poker; Game 2 - Double Double Bonus Poker; Game 3 - Double Jackpot Poker; Game 4 - Double Double Jackpot Poker.

Aces and Quads Deliver the Big Bonus Wins  

As you can see, all the games pay a 4,000 x jackpot prize for a royal flush.  They also pay out exactly the same amount of cash for a straight flush.  Thereafter it is the aces and four of a kind combinations that deliver the ooh la la wins.  Although the big paying bonuses are undoubtedly the showstoppers in all the ‘Double’ video pokers it is worth bearing in mind that the probability of hitting a mega-money card combination is slim at best. 

Aim for the Highest Pays on High Probability Hand Combinations 

What that essentially means is the video pokers you should play at the best online casino are the games that offer the richest rewards for the poker hand rankings that you are more likely to hit.  Anything from a pair of jacks or better to a full house have a much higher probability of occurring – and that is exactly why they pay out more moderate amounts when it comes to winnings.

Having said all that, there is always the chance that you will hit a bonus bonanza.  By playing the ‘Double’ variations of video poker at Springbok Casino, you are in with a shout!

How Does the House Edge Compare? 

As with all the games we provide at Springbok Online Casino, it is the house edge that is the most revealing.  The lower the advantage to the house, the higher the probability is that you will win more money than you lose.  The house edge is the natural counterbalance to the average return to player (RTP), a statistic that represents how much of the turnover on a particular casino game is paid back to players over time.

Ideally you want to play the low edge casino games.  As we are the best online casino for South Africans by far, we have calculated the edge versus the average RTP on our four Double video poker variants.  We want you to be forewarned and forearmed for the infinite number of betting sessions that lie ahead.

What is really interesting is the fact that Double Double Jackpot Poker comes in second in terms of the statistical payout rate – and that is pretty neat when you consider there are seven payouts in three and four figure sums.  Factor in the better than average wins for the higher probability hands – jacks or better through to a full house – and this video poker has the potential to be a genuine cash generator.

Sign Up at Springbok Casino and Play for Real Money or for Fun!  

Right, you are now fully versed as to the ins and outs of the Double in video poker.  All that is left for you to do is give the respective game engines a rev.  That way you can get a feel of how each game works, what betting options are available and how frequently you hit a paying combination – and you can do all that in the fun mode. 

Once you have got your proverbial ducks in a row, you can sign up at Springbok Casino online and enjoy the endless selection of real money games that only the best online casino on the African continent provides!