Video Poker Probabilities

There are as many ways to interpret probabilities in online video poker as there are variations. Because there are numerous variations of online vide poker, we won't attempt to list down all the available probabilities, as these are reliant on the game and your strategy. However, what remains constant in all variants is that you are given an initial five cards -- and the probability of having certain hands appear is what we could offer.

To summarize the table, you are looking at the following statistics.

You can get hands at the following frequencies:

1. Pair: 72%

2. Two Pair: 5%

3. Three of a kind: 2.2%

4. Straight: 0.4%

5. Flush: 0.19%

6. Quads: 0.02%

7. Straight flush: <0.01%

The straight flush could be attained at less than 0.01% of the time. So if you manage to get a straight flush as your first five cards, jump for joy and relish the moment -- it only happens to a handful of people.

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