Video Poker — Stake Original Guide
Jacks-or-better five-card draw. Optimal strategy approaches 99.54% RTP. The most skill-rewarding game on the platform.
Quick facts
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Overview
Video Poker is one of Stake's signature in-house games. Jacks-or-better five-card draw. Optimal strategy approaches 99.54% RTP. The most skill-rewarding game on the platform.
The game runs on the standard Stake provably fair RNG with a 1% house edge baked into the math model. That puts Video Poker among the highest-RTP games on the platform — significantly more player-favourable than third-party slots that typically sit at 95–96% RTP.
How it works
Jacks-or-better five-card draw. Optimal strategy approaches 99.54% RTP. The most skill-rewarding game on the platform.
Provably fair verification works as follows: a server seed is generated and hashed before the round; the player provides a client seed; combined with a nonce, these inputs produce the random outcome. After the round you can verify it via Stake's provably fair page.
The math
RTP of 99.54% means that, theoretically, every $100 wagered returns $99.54 over an infinite horizon. The remaining $0.46 is the house edge.
The maximum theoretical multiplier is 800×, but reaching that requires extreme statistical luck.
Strategy
There is no strategy that changes the EV of Video Poker. Strategies only change variance — how lumpy your wins are distributed.
- Smaller, more frequent bets reduce variance and let you play longer at the same expected loss rate.
- Larger, infrequent bets increase variance and produce a bigger spread of outcomes.
- Bankroll discipline matters more than any betting pattern.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 99.54% RTP — among the highest on Stake
- Provably fair: every outcome is verifiable
- Up to 800× max multiplier
Cons
- 0.46% house edge cannot be beaten by strategy
- Reaching max multiplier is statistically rare
- Variance can drain bankrolls quickly in losing streaks
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FAQ
What is the RTP of Video Poker?
Video Poker runs at a theoretical RTP of 99.54% with a house edge of 0.46%.
What is the maximum win on Video Poker?
The theoretical maximum is 800× your stake. Reaching this is statistically rare and should not be expected.
Is Video Poker provably fair?
Yes. Every round on Video Poker can be verified using the server seed, client seed, and nonce after the round is complete.
Is there a strategy that beats Video Poker?
No strategy changes the long-run expected value. Strategies only modify variance — how often you win small vs how rarely you win big. The 1% house edge applies to every bet.
Can I play Video Poker for free?
Stake.com offers free demo modes on most Originals before you commit real funds. The math model is identical.
What is the minimum bet on Video Poker?
The minimum bet on Stake Originals is typically $0.01 equivalent in any supported cryptocurrency.