Black Jack Bonus Poker

When players hear about a video poker game with the word Black Jack on the title they get excited and think they will find some kind of fusion between table Blackjack and draw poker. The truth is that Black Jack Bonus Poker has nothing to do with Blackjack. The name refers to the Jacks of spades or clubs, otherwise known as the black jacks. These cards have a higher value when combined with four-of-a-kinds. As opposed to other standard video poker games such as Jacks or Better, the four-of-a-kinds are subdivided and certain combinations have a higher bonus payout. Thus the name of the game: Black Jack Bonus Poker. This video poker game is closely related to Bonus Poker because both subdivide four-of-a-kinds and give particular bonus payouts for each. However, in Black Jack Bonus Poker there are more combinations of four-of-a-kinds, 6 in total, with some paying up to 800 coins (the same as a Royal Flush) for a one coin bet.

Where to play Black Jack Bonus Poker

We've search many online casinos for this game but it is rare to find it on the internet. Even in the gaming Mecca of the US, Las Vegas, this video poker game is rare to find. Before you head out for your gaming splurge, call in advance the casinos you'll be visiting to check if they offer this game.

How to Play Black Jack Bonus Poker

The rules are the same for this video poker game as for any video draw poker. The game is played with a 52-card deck and there are no wild cards. Players must simply keep in mind the extra value of the black jacks (spades and clubs). The order of the poker hand rank stays the same but most four-of-a-kinds will pay much more than a straight flush. The four-of-a-kinds are divided in this way:

Four aces with a black jack
Four 2,3,4's with a black jack
Four 5's through K's plus a black jack
Four aces or jacks
Four 2,3,4's
Four 5-10,Q or K's

To begin playing insert the money into the machine and select how many bets per hand you will wager. We suggest players wager the maximum bets per hand (5 coins). The Royal Flush in most machines has an extra payout for the 5 coin bets. Once the bets are in, press the Deal button to receive your initial five cards. Based on the cards you are dealt, select that cards that have the highest probability of getting you the best paying poker hand. This "feel" is developed over time, so be patient. Once you decide which cards you want to hold, press the Deal button again to discard the rest and get new cards. Your final poker hand will receive a payout according the Black Jack Bonus Poker paytable:

Poker Hands	Coin 1	Coin 2	Coin 3	Coin 4	Coin 5
Royal flush	800	1600	2400	3200	4000
Straight flush	50	100	150	200	250
Four aces plus a black jack	800	1600	2400	3200	4000
Four 2-4 plus a black jack	400	800	1200	1600	2000
Four 5-K plus a black jack	160	320	480	640	800
Four aces or jacks	160	320	480	640	800
Four 2-4	80	160	240	320	400
Four 5-10,Q,K	25	50	75	100	125
Full house	9	18	27	36	45
Flush	6	12	18	24	30
Straight	4	8	12	16	20
Three of a kind	3	6	9	12	15
Two pair	1	2	3	4	5
Jacks or better	1	2	3	4	5

The table you are seeing is for a 9/6 Full Pay Black Jack Bonus Poker game. Some games come with a short-pay table which means that the one coin bet payout for Full Houses is 8 and for Flushes 6. Another thing to notice is that the Four Aces plus a black jack pay exactly the same as a Royal Flush. Statistically, however, it is harder to get the four aces and a black jack than a Royal Flush.

Tips and Strategy for Black Jack Bonus Poker

There is a key thing to keep in mind when playing video poker, hold a winning hand when you have it! There is only one exception to this rule: if you have 4 cards to a Royal Flush. If you don't have a winning hand on the initial draw (which is the case most of the time) then hold these cards in this order:

4 to a open-ended Straight Flush
3 to a Royal Flush
4 cards to a Flush
Any low (non-paying) pair
2 suited high cards
3 cards to a flush
4 cards to a straight
Any high card

Normally it's not advisable to hold a kicker card with a pair but if you have a black jack with a pair, hold it too in hope of a four-of-a-kind with a bonus black jack payout.

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