RTG Video Poker

Aces and Eights

Aces and Eights is a standout video poker variation that pays more for Four Aces and Four 8s, hence its name. RTG has developed its own version, which can be played in both single-hand and multi-hand modes.

In addition to the bonus payouts for these two Four of a Kind hands, the game also pays extra for Four 7s, while payouts for a Full House and a Flush drop to 8:1 and 5:1, respectively. Still, the expected return is very high at 99.78%. Some casinos offer a 7/5 version instead of the 8/5 default, reducing RTP to 98.63%. The full-pay Aces and Eights by RTG awards the following payouts:

• Royal Flush – 250:1
• Straight Flush – 50:1
• 4 Aces or Eights – 80:1
• 4 Sevens – 50:1
• Other Four of a Kind – 25:1
• Full House – 8:1
• Flush – 5:1
• Straight – 4:1
• Three of a Kind – 3:1
• Two Pair – 2:1
• Jacks or Better – 1:1

Double Jackpot Poker

When browsing an RTG casino, players should look for Double Jackpot Poker. The game can be played as single-hand video poker or in multi-hand mode, and both formats offer an impressive RTP of 99.63%. The title is a variant of the classic Aces and Faces video poker and includes no wild cards or Jokers. Instead, it provides bonus payouts for several specific hands, requiring a strategy that differs from the one used in regular Jacks or Better.

• Royal Flush – 250:1
• Straight Flush – 50:1
• 4 Aces with K/Q/J – 160:1
• 4 Aces – 80:1
• 4 K/Q/J with A/K/Q/J – 80:1
• 4 K/Q/J – 40:1
• 4 2-10 – 20:1
• Full House – 8:1
• Flush – 5:1
• Straight – 4:1
• Three of a Kind – 3:1
• Two Pair – 2:1
• Jacks or Better – 1:1

Loose Deuces

Loose Deuces is an engaging variation of the popular Deuces Wild. In this game, all Deuces (the four Twos) act as wild cards, meaning they can substitute for any other card in winning combinations. Because forming a hand is easier with four wilds, RTG adjusts the paytable by removing payouts for Jacks or Better and Two Pair.

The lowest-paying hand is Three of a Kind, which pays even money. The highest payout of 500:1 is awarded for 4 Deuces, followed by a Royal Flush at 300:1. Given these changes and the altered odds, the RTP is 99.07%.

• Royal Flush – 300:1
• 4 Deuces – 500:1
• Wild Royal Flush – 25:1
• 5 of a Kind – 15:1
• Straight Flush – 5:1
• Four of a Kind – 4:1
• Full House – 3:1
• Flush – 2:1
• Straight – 2:1
• Three of a Kind – 1:1

Double Double Jackpot Poker

This RTG video poker variation is similar to Double Jackpot Poker, but it offers double payouts (160 to 1) for three specific hands. Players should take these special combinations of Aces and face cards into account when developing a strategy. The theoretical RTP is 99.36% when the full-pay version is available. The low-pay Double Double Jackpot Poker returns 98.95%, which is still quite high compared with most casino games. Here is the full-pay paytable for this variation:

• Royal Flush – 250:1
• Straight Flush – 50:1
• 4 Aces with K/Q/J – 160:1
• 4 Aces – 160:1
• 4 K/Q/J with A/K/Q/J – 160:1
• 4 K/Q/J – 80:1
• 4 2-10 – 50:1
• Full House – 9:1
• Flush – 6:1
• Straight – 5:1
• Three of a Kind – 3:1
• Two Pair – 1:1
• Jacks or Better – 1:1

All American

All American is another excellent video poker game from RealTime Gaming. Players can open the single-hand version or wager on up to 52 hands at once. In both cases, the game follows standard video poker rules, and the lowest-paying combination is a pair of Jacks. However, payouts for a Straight Flush, Flush, and Straight are higher than in regular Jacks or Better. The full-pay version offers an RTP of 99.60%, while the low-pay All American from RTG returns 99.49%. The only difference is the value of a Four of a Kind, which may drop to 30:1 in some casinos:

• Royal Flush – 250:1
• Straight Flush – 200:1
• Four of a Kind – 35:1
• Full House – 8:1
• Flush – 8:1
• Straight – 8:1
• Three of a Kind – 3:1
• Two Pair – 1:1
• Jacks or Better – 1:1

Bonus Deuces Wild

RealTime Gaming has been quite creative with its collection of video poker games. Although most titles follow the same basic rules and payouts, they differ in returns and the strategies required. Bonus Deuces Wild is a prime example. It is a variation of the classic Deuces Wild and, as its name suggests, features wild Twos.

The game pays more for several specific poker hands, nearly all of which involve Deuces. The RTP of the full-pay version of Bonus Deuces Wild is 99.45%, but most casinos offer a slightly different paytable: instead of paying 9 to 1 for a Straight Flush, it pays 8 to 1. As a result, the expected return drops to 99.06%. Naturally, the full-pay version is always preferable:

• Royal Flush – 800:1
• 4 Deuces with A – 400:1
• 4 Deuces – 200:1
• Wild Royal Flush – 25:1
• 5 Aces – 80:1
• 5 3/4/5 – 40:1
• 5 6-K – 20:1
• Straight Flush – 8:1
• 4 of a Kind – 4:1
• Full House – 4:1
• Flush – 3:1
• Straight – 1:1
• Three of a Kind – 1:1