Online Video Poker Tournaments

Overview of Video Poker Tournaments

With an online video poker tournament, the event is usually held for to 2 days at the casino and no cash or real money coins are used when playing the game. Contestants in the event will play in short sessions that typically last for 15 minutes. Every player will start the tournament with the same number of coins and the goal is to win as many as possible to place on the leader board. All players will also be playing on the same game, so if it is a Jacks or Better event, all players are playing Jacks or Better games.

When a video poker tournament is in progress, players will see three things displayed on the screen when they are playing the game. There will be the Session Timer, which will let players know how much time remains in the current session. There is also the Credit Countdown, allowing players to know how many credits they have left to play. The final thing is the win Counter, and this is where all payouts are displayed, allowing players to keep track of how much they have won while playing.

At the end of the tournament, the player that has collected the most points in wins will be deemed the tournament winner and will win a payout from the prize pool.

Cost to Enter

Most of the video poker tournaments that are featured at an online casino will have a buy in fee. Since these tournaments often offer rewards that range from 25% to 50%, players will have to pay a small fee to enter and have the chance to win part of the prize pool. Many tournaments will also offer complimentary gifts and small prizes for players who have played but have not placed on the leader board.

With some tournaments offering large payouts that can be as high as $20,000, these types of events attract much attention and are often enjoyed by players who have experience with the game and know how to use strategies to have the best chances at winning.