Card games sit at the top of most casino line-ups, and poker holds that spot for good reason. Wanted Win poker brings together the solo, machine-paced video poker format and the classic multiplayer game, so you pick whichever pace suits your mood. Some nights call for a quiet session against a terminal. Others call for real opponents across a table. Wanted Win online poker covers both without forcing you to switch sites.
Popular Poker Variants at Wanted Win
Video poker needs no live dealer or opponents, so developers give Wanted Win poker fans a long list of variants to pick from, each with its own paytable and quirks.
Jacks or Better
Most beginners start here. Jacks or Better sets the baseline for video poker: the lowest hand that pays is a pair of Jacks, and everything above that follows standard poker rankings. Wanted Win lists this variant because the paytable stays easy to read, and the odds hold up better than most video poker alternatives.
A full-pay version pays 9x your stake for a full house and 6x for a flush. Look for that 9/6 ratio before you commit real money to a session.
Deuces Wild
Every Two in the deck acts as a Wild card here, standing in for whatever you need to complete a hand. Four Deuces ranks second only to a Royal Flush, and Three of a Kind sits at the bottom of the paytable.
Because Wild cards push your odds of winning up, the payouts run lower than Jacks or Better to balance things out. Not-So-Ugly Deuces Wild is a common variant name attached to the better-paying versions.
Tens or Better
Tens or Better runs on the same deck and hand order as Jacks or Better, except the lowest paying hand drops to a pair of Tens. That change means smaller, more frequent wins rather than the occasional bigger payout.
You'll see this listed as 6/5 Jacks or Better, since the full house and flush pay 6x and 5x your stake instead of 9x and 6x. A double-up bonus round often sits alongside it too.
Joker Poker
Add a single Joker to the standard 52 cards and you get Joker Poker, also known as Joker's Wild. The Joker acts as a Wild card, and the starting winning hand shifts up to Kings or Better.
Five of a Kind ranks just under a Natural Royal Flush (a Royal Flush without the Joker involved), and a Straight Flush follows behind that. Look for the 7/5 version over the 6/5 one, since it pays out more often.
Bonus Poker
Bonus Poker takes the Jacks or Better structure and adds extra weight to Four of a Kind hands. A pair of Jacks still opens the paytable, but four Aces can pay 80x your stake instead of the standard rate.
The full-pay 8/5 version pays eight times your stake for a full house and five times for a flush. Double Bonus Poker pushes those Four of a Kind payouts even higher, at the cost of a few other hand values.
Aces and Faces
Aces and Faces builds on Jacks or Better by boosting payouts for any Four of a Kind made of Aces or face cards: Jacks, Queens, or Kings. Four Aces beats a Straight Flush on the paytable, paying 80x your stake against the Straight Flush's 50x.
You'll find this variant in 7/5 and 7/6 versions at most online casinos, including Wanted Win.
Tips for Playing Poker at Wanted Win
Starting a new game type can feel intimidating, with so many variants on offer. These three tips help you avoid the mistakes most new players make.
Compare Paytables Before You Play
The same video poker variant can carry different payout percentages depending on the version. Check the paytable for the full house and flush payouts before you commit; a 9/6 Jacks or Better machine pays better than a 6/5 one.
Practise a Strategy
A basic strategy chart tells you which cards to hold and which to discard for any given hand. It won't guarantee a win, since video poker still runs on random number generation, but it does shrink the house edge compared to guessing.
Set a Budget and Stick to It
Video poker moves fast because you play solo and set your own pace. That speed makes it easy to lose track of how much you've spent. Set a limit for your session before you start, and step away once you hit it, whether you're up or down.
Video Poker vs Live Poker
Both formats live under the poker umbrella at Wanted Win, but they play out differently. The table below breaks down how they compare.
| Feature | Live Poker | Video Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Played at land-based casinos, via live stream at online casinos like Wanted Win, or at home for fun. | Played on electronic terminals at land-based casinos or through the Wanted Win website and app. |
| Interaction | You interact with other players and a live dealer. | Solo gameplay. A random number generator deals every card. |
| Speed | Slower, since real people and social strategy set the pace. | You set the pace, since there's no one else at the table. |
| Skill Level | Open to all skill levels; reading opponents and hand probability come with practice. | Beginner-friendly. You take your time on each decision, and the interface spells out hand rankings for you. |
| Randomness | A dealer shuffles the deck to keep things fair. | RNG software handles the shuffle, and independent testers check Wanted Win's games for fairness. |
| Mistakes | Dealer error is rare at licensed casinos, but you might misjudge your hand or get outplayed by a sharper opponent. | Automated dealing removes user error from the deal itself, though a dropped connection can void a round, so check your WiFi before you sit down. |