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Bonus Poker is a card game by Red Rake Gaming released in 2018. It is not a conventional reel slot, but 5-card draw video poker in which the player receives 5 cards, chooses which cards to hold and replaces the rest in an attempt to complete a winning combination.

The game is a variation of Jacks or Better: any hand from a pair of jacks upwards awards a prize. The defining feature of Bonus Poker is the increased value of Four of a Kind, making this hand 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 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 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.

The Gamble Mini Game allows the player to risk a win and try to increase the payout after a successful hand. Red Rake Gaming also supports up to 50 hands, allowing players to choose either a calmer pace or a more active multi-hand format.

Poker mechanics

Bonus Poker differs from a conventional video slot because the player makes decisions in every round. The RNG determines the cards, but the choice of held cards affects the strategy and long-term mathematical result.

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

The main goal is to complete 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 the classic card style of Red Rake Gaming. 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 categories of card games, poker and video poker.

The visual style is restrained and functional. There are no reels, storyline characters or complex animation. The focus is on clear cards, fast decisions and an understandable 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 casino card games, a high RTP, fast rounds and mechanics with an element of choice.

Bonus Poker suits players who want more than slots and prefer video poker with clear rules, a five-card deal, multi-hand play and bonus payouts for stronger combinations.