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

The game is a Jacks or Better variation: any hand from a pair of jacks or better pays a prize. Bonus Poker gives Four of a Kind greater value, so four of a kind plays a more important role than in the basic video poker version. The theoretical RTP is listed as 99.17% in public reviews, while Red Rake Gaming's official catalogue confirms support for play with 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 five-card draw. After the first deal, the player decides which cards to keep and which to replace. The final hand is compared with the paytable, which includes pairs of jacks, two pairs, three of a kind, straights, flushes, full houses, four of a kind, and Royal Flush.

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

Poker Mechanics

Bonus Poker differs from a regular video slot 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 better
• When to pursue a straight or flush
• When to keep high cards
• When to pursue Four of a Kind
• When to use Gamble Mini Game

The main goal is to form the strongest possible poker hand. Four of a kind is especially important because this hand receives greater value in Bonus Poker than in classic Jacks or Better.

Theme and Style

The game uses Red Rake Gaming's classic card-game styling. The interface is built around a poker table, cards, a paytable, bet controls, and buttons for holding and replacing cards. Bonus Poker falls into the categories of 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 easy card reading, quick decisions, and a clear paytable.

Popularity Among Players

Bonus Poker is popular with players in 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, a high RTP, quick rounds, and mechanics that involve player choices.

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