Doubling in video poker

The allow double option (available in many video poker games, but not all) toggles the doubling option on or off, so you can choose the option you want. If this option is not turned on the game will not allow you to double on a winning hand.

The doubling option gives you a chance to increase your winnings when you have a successful hand. After completing a winning hand you will be given the chance to double the payout, or to collect your winnings. The Double and Collect buttons will be highlighted. To collect your winnings, click the Collect button. The game will then be finished and you will have a chance to play again. If you want to try and win even more, click the Double button.

When you click the Double button, the cards will be removed from the screen and a further five cards will replace them. The dealers' card will be exposed, while the remaining four cards will be left face down. Select one of the face down cards by clicking on it. The four cards will be revealed and the card you selected will be highlighted.

If the card you chose has a denomination greater than that of the dealers' card, you will win an amount double that of your original payout. You will then be given the chance to double your payout again or to collect your winnings. If your chosen card is of an equal denomination, it is a tie, and you will have a chance to collect your original winnings or to double up. If the card you chose is of a lesser denomination, you lose and will not receive any payout.

Each doubling action gives you the chance to double the current value of the payout at the risk of receiving no payout at all, if you lose. You will not be given the option of doubling if your current payout equals or exceeds the Casinos' limit on doubling. To determine what the doubling limit is please consult the Casinos' web page.

As a rule, you should take the double up option, since there is no house edge – it is a straight 50 — 50 bet.