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Bonus Poker is a card game from Red Rake Gaming released in 2018. It is not a traditional reel pokie but a 5-card draw video poker game in which the player receives 5 cards, chooses which cards to hold and replaces the rest to form a winning combination.

The game is a variation of Jacks or Better: any hand from a pair of jacks or higher awards a prize. The distinguishing feature of Bonus Poker is the greater value placed on Four of a Kind, making this hand more important than in the base video poker version. Open reviews list theoretical RTP as 99.17%, while Red Rake Gaming's official catalogue confirms support for play across up to 50 hands.

Game features

• Draw Poker
• Gamble Mini Game
• Multi Hand
• Jacks or Better
• Poker Paytable
• Four of a Kind Bonus

The main mechanic is built around a 5-card deal. After the first deal, the player decides which cards to hold and which to replace. The final hand is compared with the paytable, which covers pairs of jacks, two pairs, three of a kind, straights, flushes, full houses, four of a kind and Royal Flush.

The Gamble Mini Game lets players risk a win and try to increase the payout after a successful hand. Red Rake Gaming also lists play across up to 50 hands, allowing users to choose a calmer pace or a more dynamic multi-hand format.

Poker mechanics

Bonus Poker differs from a standard video pokie because the player makes decisions in every round. The outcome is determined by the RNG, but the choice of held cards affects strategy and long-term mathematical play.

• When to hold a pair of jacks or higher
• When to pursue a straight or flush
• When to keep high cards
• When to aim for Four of a Kind
• When to use the Gamble Mini Game

The main objective is to form the strongest possible poker hand. Four of a Kind is particularly important because this hand receives enhanced value in Bonus Poker compared with classic Jacks or Better.

Theme and style

The game uses Red Rake Gaming's classic card styling. The interface is built around a poker table, cards, the paytable, the stake and buttons for holding and replacing cards. Bonus Poker belongs to the following categories: card games, poker and video poker.

The visual style is restrained and functional. There are no reels, story characters or complicated animations. The focus is on clear cards, quick decisions and an easy-to-read paytable.

Popularity among players

Bonus Poker is popular among players from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. It may appeal to users who prefer card-based casino games, high RTP, fast rounds and mechanics that involve player choices.

Bonus Poker suits those who want to play not only pokies but also video poker with clear rules, a 5-card deal, multi-hand mode and bonus payouts for strong combinations.