Deuces Wild

Deuces Wild Video Poker was invented by the legendary bookmaker William Hill and has been played in European casinos for over 50 years. Deuces Wild means "Wild Two" in German, because the 2 cards count as Jokers in this game. In the middle of the 80s, the first Deuces Wild video poker machines stood in the arcades. The successful game continues its triumphal march in online casinos. Almost all software vendors offer Deuces Wild.

The game is played according to poker rules, with the player forming the best poker hand from five cards. Deuces Wild has a different payout table because the 2s count as wild cards.

Game rules and odds at Deuces Wild

The game is played with a French deck of 52 cards. After selecting the chips and betting, the game begins by pressing the "Deal" button. The player then has the option of holding individual cards. Depending on the hand, all five cards can also be held. If your cards are bad, you can also have a completely new hand dealt to you.

In the next step the hand is evaluated. All hands that are higher than a triplet have won. If you get a two, it can replace any card. It can turn a pair of Jacks into a Triplet or three Aces into a Four of a Kind. Another special feature of Deuces Wild is that there is a five of a kind. But the five of a kind can only be made up of four cards and a two. For example, four kings plus a deuce, this is a five of a kind. If you only get three kings and two deuces, this hand counts as a full house. In the Royal Flush, a distinction is made as to whether it is formed with the cards ten to ace in one suit, or whether a two is needed to complete the flush. The highest hand after the natural Royal Flush is also not the five of a kind, but four deuces, which form a winning hand of their own.

The bank advantage in Deuces Wild is slightly higher than in other video poker slots. This is due to the fact that the payout starts at three of a kind, and the odds for streets and full house are lower than in Jacks or Better or similar games. The game is offered in many casinos with one hand. However, there are also software companies that offer Deuces Wild with multiple lines.