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Bonus Poker — a card game from Red Rake Gaming released in 2018. This is not a classic reel slot, but 5-card draw poker video poker 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. Bonus Poker places extra value on Four of a Kind, making this hand more important than in the basic video poker version. Public reviews list theoretical RTP at 99.17%, while the official Red Rake Gaming catalog 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 5-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 supports play with 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 results.

• When to hold 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 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 increased value in Bonus Poker compared with classic Jacks or Better.

Theme and style

The game uses Red Rake Gaming’s classic card style. The interface is built around a poker table, cards, the paytable, bet controls, and buttons for holding and replacing cards. Bonus Poker falls into the categories: card games, poker, video poker.

The visual style is restrained and functional. There are no reels, story characters, or complex animations. The main focus is on clear card reading, quick decisions, and an easy-to-understand 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. The game may appeal to users who prefer casino card games, high RTP, fast rounds, and mechanics with an element of choice.

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