RhinoBet poker covers both video poker machines and live table rooms, so whether you prefer working through hands solo or sitting across from a real dealer, there's something suited to your pace. The library runs across classic variants like Jacks or Better through to multi-hand formats, all on RNG engines that third-party auditors test for fairness under the UK Gambling Commission licence.
Video poker splits into several distinct games, each with its own paytable, hand rankings, and RTP ceiling. Knowing which variant you're playing before you put money down matters — the same title can appear in two pay versions with a 4% RTP difference between them.
This is the variant most players start with, and for good reason. A pair of Jacks is the minimum winning hand, the paytable is transparent, and the full-pay 9/6 version returns around 99.5% RTP over long sessions. If you haven't played video poker before, start here. The strategy is well-documented, the decisions are clear, and the game doesn't punish you for learning.
All four 2s act as wild cards, which means you complete stronger hands more often. The trade-off is a compressed paytable — Three of a Kind is the lowest paying hand, and mid-tier hand payouts sit lower than in Jacks or Better. The full-pay version targets around 100.76% RTP, which makes it worth seeking out over the reduced-pay variants you'll also encounter.
A pair of Tens replaces Jacks as the entry-level winning hand. You win more often than in Jacks or Better, but the paytable trims Full House and Flush payouts to 6x and 5x your wager respectively, down from 9x and 6x in the standard game. A reasonable option if you want to build confidence without waiting for face-card pairs to land.
The deck expands to 53 cards with a Joker acting as a wild. Kings or Better is the entry-level winning hand, and you can build a Five of a Kind once the wild is in play — it ranks immediately below a Natural Royal Flush. The 7/5 pay version gives you better returns than the 6/5 variant, so check the paytable before you commit to a session.
Derived from Jacks or Better, this variant pays out more on Four of a Kind hands built from Aces or face cards (Jacks, Queens, Kings). Four Aces pays 80 to 1 in the standard 8/5 game, compared to 25 to 1 for Four of a Kind in a regular Jacks or Better game. Four face cards pays 40 to 1. The game runs in 7/6 and 7/5 versions as well, each with slightly different return profiles.
Based on Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker adds enhanced payouts for Four of a Kind hands. Four Aces pays 80x your stake. The full-pay 8/5 version pays eight times your wager for a full house and five times for a flush. RhinoBet also carries Double Bonus Poker at selected tables, which pushes Four of a Kind payouts even higher in exchange for a tighter paytable elsewhere.
Both sit inside RhinoBet, and new players sometimes treat them as interchangeable. They aren't. The pace, social element, and skill requirements differ enough that your approach to each should be different too.
| Feature | Video Poker | Live Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Setting | Electronic terminal or browser-based game | Live-streamed table with a real dealer |
| Opponents | None — solo play against the machine | Real dealer; some formats include other players |
| Pace | You control the speed entirely | Dealer-led pace with betting timers |
| Randomness | RNG software, third-party tested | Physical cards shuffled by the dealer on camera |
| Skill Required | Optimal hold strategy for each hand type | Reading opponents, betting patterns, table position |
| Availability | Always available, no waiting for a seat | Subject to table availability and opening hours |
A few habits separate players who get decent value from video poker from those who give it away on a worse-paying variant without realising.
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