All American Poker is a distinctive video poker variant featuring equal 8× payouts for Full House, Flush, and Straight — unlike any other major video poker game. This unique payout structure dramatically increases the value of straights and flushes, making the strategy completely different from Jacks or Better. With perfect play, All American Poker returns approximately 100.72% RTP, one of the highest among standard video poker variants.
1. Standard 52-card deck, no wild cards. Minimum winning hand: a pair of Jacks or better.
2. Key difference: Full House, Flush, and Straight all pay 8× your bet — equal payout for these three hands.
3. Two Pair pays 1× (same as a high pair) — the tradeoff for the elevated straight/flush payouts.
4. Four of a Kind pays 40× — significantly higher than most Jacks or Better variants.
5. Always bet max (BET 5) for the Royal Flush bonus (4,000 credits).
All American's equal 8× for FH/FL/Straight changes the mathematical value of every drawing decision. Straights and flushes are now as valuable as full houses.
| Hand | Payout (BET 1) | vs. Jacks or Better |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 800 (BET5) | Same |
| Straight Flush | 200 | 4× higher! |
| Four of a Kind | 40 | 60% higher |
| Full House | 8 | Same (was 9 in 9/6 JoB) |
| Flush | 8 | 33% higher |
| Straight | 8 | 100% higher! |
| Three of a Kind | 3 | Same |
| Two Pair | 1 | 50% lower (was 2) |
| Jacks or Better | 1 | Same |
Straights are now premium hands: With 8× payout, straights are worth chasing aggressively. Open-ended straight draws (4 cards, 8 outs) have excellent EV.
Flush draws are equally valuable: 4-card flush draws should be held over low pairs in All American — a complete reversal from Jacks or Better strategy.
Two Pair warning: Two Pair pays only 1× — don't be satisfied with two pair. Consider drawing to improve to a Full House.
High pair vs. 4-card straight/flush: In standard Jacks or Better, you'd hold the high pair. In All American, a 4-card flush or open straight draw often has higher EV.
Straight Flush is gold: At 200× (BET1) or 1,000× (BET5), Straight Flush is the second-highest payout. Pursue any 4-card Straight Flush draw aggressively — even over a made flush.
Breaking high pairs: In All American, it can be correct to break a pair of Aces for a 4-card flush draw — the 8× flush payout changes the math significantly.
Inside straight draws: Even 4-card inside straight draws (gutshots, 4 outs) become borderline playable with 8× payout — something never done in Jacks or Better.
Two Pair disposal: With two pair, calculate if drawing 1 card to a Full House (8×) is worth the risk. With many full house outs available (4 cards), this is often correct.
Sequential strategy priority (All American specific):
1. Royal Flush → 2. Straight Flush → 3. Four of a Kind → 4. 4-card Royal → 5. Full House → 6. Flush → 7. Straight → 8. 4-card Straight Flush → 9. Three of a Kind → 10. 4-card Flush → 11. High Pair → 12. 4-card Open Straight → 13. Two Pair → 14. 3-card Royal
| Hand | BET 1 | BET 2 | BET 3 | BET 4 | BET 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 4000 |
| Straight Flush | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 |
| Four of a Kind | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 |
| Full House | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Flush | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Straight | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Three of a Kind | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Two Pair | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Jacks or Better | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
All American Poker returns 100.72% to the player (RTP) with optimal strategy. This means for every $100 wagered over the long run, the expected return is $100.72. This is one of the few video poker games with a positive expected return for the player.
Place your bet (1-5 coins), then press Deal to receive 5 cards from a 52-card deck. Select which cards to hold, then press Draw to replace the rest. Your final hand is evaluated against the pay table. The minimum winning hand is Jacks or Better. Always bet max coins (5) to qualify for the enhanced Royal Flush jackpot of 4,000 coins.
All American Poker offers enhanced payouts for specific Four of a Kind hands. Unlike standard Jacks or Better where all quads pay the same, bonus games have tiered payouts — typically paying more for Four Aces and Four 2s-4s. This creates higher variance but bigger potential wins. The tradeoff is usually a reduced payout for Two Pair (1:1 instead of 2:1).
All American Poker has medium variance. This means a balanced mix of frequent small wins and occasional larger payouts. A good choice for players who want some excitement without extreme bankroll swings.
Yes! All American Poker is completely free to play on Pure Video Poker. No download, no registration, and no real money required. You get 1,000 practice credits to play with. It works in any modern web browser on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. Use it to practice strategy and learn the game before playing at a real casino.