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The Jacks or Better video poker game is one of the most popular in casinos around the world. In this game, any pair of picture cards gives you a win, but any pair below that does not. Here, we have a 50 hand version.

If you have ever been to Las Vegas, you may have noticed there are not many '50 hand' versions of video poker in the casinos. It's never been clear as to why that is, because they always seem to be very popular.

This 50 hand poker is Jacks or Better, which is one of the most loved video poker games you will find in Las Vegas.

Multi Hand Jacks or Better Rules

Another interesting variation of Video Poker, Multi Hand machines allow the players to select the number of hands they wish to play at the same time – usually 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100. No choice is definite and the machine will let you change hands before placing your first bet. So, in case you decide to increase or decrease the number of hands after you have already made your selection, all you need to do is find the "change hands" button and you will go back to the video poker home screen.

As soon as the bets are placed, the machine will deal 5 cards and the player chooses which are to be held – for example, if you are playing a Multi Hand session with 5 hands, the cards that you would like to hold will be applied to all 5 hands. The new cards are dealt and all the hands that have a pair of Jacks or a better ranked hand will win.

Most machines will also offer a double up option at the end of each round, where the players can multiply the winnings if they draw a higher card.

The strategy of Multi Play Jacks or Better Video Poker

The strategy for Multi Hand machines is exactly the same as with their single hand counterparts – so, whichever strategy you used in a Jacks or Better variant so far can also be applied to a Multi Hand machine, as long as it does the job. If you are only just starting to learn the basic rules of poker, the optimal moves for each of the hands are listed below:

Four or three cards that have a potential of forming Straight Flush hand should be held
A pair of Jacks or a higher ranked pair should of course be held
Any three cards that can potentially form Royal Flush should not be discarded
Four cards that can lead to a Flush should be kept
Lower pairs, suited/unsuited high cards, outside straight draw cards and unsuited (A)+K+Q+J should be kept
Single high cards or K, Q, J in a combination with 10 in the same suit as the high cards should be kept

Alternatively, you can choose not to keep any of the dealt cards and simply request a new hand.

Where to play Multi Hand Jacks or Better Video Poker

This is an easy machine to find and any land based casino with Video Poker offer is bound to have a Multi Hand variation. Depending on your location, you can filter the casinos online, searching for the ones in your proximity, or you can simply take a stroll Downtown and visit California, Main Street Station or Boyd Gaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RTP of Multi Hand Video Poker?

The RTP of Multi Hand Video Poker is determined by whichever variant you select to play across the multiple hands. Multi Hand Jacks or Better carries the same approximately 99.54% RTP as its single-hand counterpart with optimal strategy. Because the same hold/discard decision applies to all hands simultaneously, the theoretical return per hand is identical regardless of how many hands are in play.

Can I play Multi Hand Video Poker for real money?

Yes, Multi Hand Video Poker is available for real money play at land-based casinos worldwide including Downtown Las Vegas venues such as California, Main Street Station, and Boyd Gaming. It is also widely available at online casinos, where you can typically choose from 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 simultaneous hands across a range of video poker variants.

How many hands can you play at once in Multi Hand Video Poker?

Multi Hand Video Poker machines typically allow you to select from 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 simultaneous hands. The version featured here is a 50 hand version of Jacks or Better. You can change the number of hands before placing your first bet using the "change hands" button, which returns you to the home screen to make a new selection.

How does Multi Hand Video Poker work?

In Multi Hand Video Poker, five cards are dealt and you choose which to hold – exactly as in single-hand video poker. The key difference is that your hold decision is applied identically across all active hands simultaneously. Each hand then draws its replacement cards independently from its own deck, meaning the outcomes across the hands will differ even though the held cards are the same.

Is the strategy different for Multi Hand Video Poker?

The core strategy for Multi Hand Video Poker is identical to single-hand play for the same variant. In Jacks or Better multi-hand, you should hold pairs of Jacks or better, three or four cards to a Royal Flush or Straight Flush, four cards to a Flush, and suited high card combinations. The same optimal hold decisions apply whether you are playing 1 hand or 50.

What is the double-up feature in Multi Hand Video Poker?

Most Multi Hand Video Poker machines offer an optional double-up feature after any winning round. To use it, you must draw a higher card than the one dealt face-up, which doubles your total winnings from that round. If you draw a lower card, you lose the payout. It is purely optional – you can always collect your winnings without risking them on the double-up.