Deuces Wild is yet another variation of poker. It is slightly different from other poker versions because it's a video poker game. The object of the game is to form a five-card hand that includes a winning combination. Naturally, the stronger the hand the more money you collect. The main attraction of Deuces Wild lies in the fact that the four deuces in the deck are 'wild,' meaning they can replace any other card, whether in suit or rank. More or less like the Joker in other poker variations. The golden rule in this game is that the deuces are never to be discarded.

First and foremost, you need to get familiar with the Deuces Wild hand ranking system as it is a bit different from the traditional one:

• Royal Flush (with no deuces)- A, K, Q, J, and 10 of the same suit.
• Four Deuces - Four wild cards in a single hand.
  
• Wild Royal Flush - A royal flush containing one or more deuces.
  
• Five of a Kind - Any five cards of the same strength (includes one or more deuces).
  
• Straight Flush - Five consecutively ranked cards of the same suit. For example, 10,J, Q, K and Ace.
  
• Four of a Kind - Four cards of the same rank.
  
• Full House - Three cards of one rank, combined with two cards of another rank.
  
• Flush - Five cards of the same suit, but not in consecutive order.
  
• Straight - Five cards in consecutive rank, of different suits.
  
• Three of a Kind - Any three cards of a single rank. In Deuces Wild, this is the lowest-paying combination.

Game play

A player is dealt five cards. Then, he must decide which of the cards he received from the dealer he wishes to keep. The discarded cards are replaced with new ones. The more coins you invest the fatter your eventual payout will be. A player whose hand includes at least three-of-a-kind, or any other stronger combination, wins!

Buttons

Most online poker and casino destinations offering Deuces Wild feature the following buttons:

• Bet - The player buys credits, then needs to decide whether or not to wager coins.
• Bet One - The player bets one coin each time.
• Bet Max - The player bets five coins and receives cards.
  
• Draw Deal - Deals the cards after a bet has been made or after a player has chosen cards to 'hold.'
• Hold - The player clicks on the cards he seeks to keep.
  
• Cash Out - Quit the game and withdraw credits and winnings.

Doubling

Once you win a Deuces Wild hand, most online casinos will have a special offer for you. The dealer selects five cards out of the deck. One of the cards is dealt face up and the remaining four face down. The exposed card belongs to the dealer. It is now your turn to select a card from the four concealed cards. If your card is of a higher rank than the dealer's, you win and collect the double of your original winnings. However, if the dealer's card beats yours, you are required to turn in all your winnings. In case of a tie, you are given two options: either to collect your winnings as is or double once more.

Have fun!!!