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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 5-card draw poker in which players receive 5 cards, select which ones to hold and replace the others to form a winning hand.

The game is a variation of Jacks or Better: any hand from a pair of jacks upwards awards a prize. Bonus Poker places greater value on Four of a Kind, so this hand is more important than in the basic video poker version. Public reviews list a theoretical RTP of 99.17%, while the official Red Rake Gaming catalogue confirms support for up to 50 hands.

Game features

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

The core mechanic is based on a five-card draw. After the first deal, players decide 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.

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

Poker Mechanics

Bonus Poker differs from an ordinary video slot because players make decisions in every round. The result is determined by the RNG, but the choice of held cards affects the strategy and long-term mathematical performance.

• When to keep a pair of jacks or better
• When to pursue a straight or flush
• When to hold high cards
• When to pursue 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 especially important because Bonus Poker gives this hand greater value than 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, stake controls 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 emphasis is on easy-to-read cards, quick decisions and a clear paytable.

Popularity among players

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

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