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Bonus Poker is a card game from Red Rake Gaming, released in 2018. This is not a classic reel slot but 5-card draw video poker, where 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 pays a prize. The distinctive feature of Bonus Poker is the increased value of Four of a Kind, making quads more important than in the standard video-poker version. The theoretical RTP is listed in open reviews as 99.17%, while Red Rake Gaming’s official 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 main mechanic centres on the 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 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 the user to choose a calmer pace or a more dynamic multi-hand format.

Poker mechanics

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

• When to hold a pair of jacks or better
• 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 aim 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 Red Rake Gaming’s classic card-game presentation. The interface centres on the poker table, cards, paytable, bet controls and buttons for holding and replacing cards. Bonus Poker fits the categories: card games, poker and video poker.

The visual style is restrained and functional. There are no reels, story characters or complex animations. The focus is on clear cards, fast 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 casino card games, high RTP, fast rounds and mechanics that include an element of choice.

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 hands.