Double Deuces Wild is an exciting variant of Deuces Wild video poker where all four 2s (deuces) act as wild cards. The key difference is the dramatically increased payout for Four Deuces — paying 400 coins at BET 1 (double the standard Deuces Wild). This shifts strategy toward chasing the quad deuces jackpot while maintaining the same wild card mechanics players love.
1. Four wild cards: Any 2 (deuce) substitutes for any card of any suit.
2. Minimum winning hand: Three of a Kind (pairs and two-pair do not pay).
3. Special hands: Five of a Kind (five cards of same rank using wilds), Wild Royal Flush (Royal with deuces), Four Deuces (the big jackpot hand — doubled payout!), Natural Royal Flush (no deuces used — maximum payout).
4. Always bet max (BET 5) for the Natural Royal Flush bonus (4000 coins vs. 1250 at BET 1 rate).
Double Deuces Wild features enhanced Four Deuces and Five of a Kind payouts, offset by reduced Four of a Kind payouts. The strategy must account for deuce probability (~7.7% of cards are deuces).
| Hand | Payout (BET 1) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Royal Flush | 250 (4000 at BET5) | 1 in ~45,000 |
| Four Deuces | 400 | 1 in ~4,900 |
| Wild Royal Flush | 25 | 1 in ~600 |
| Five of a Kind | 20 | 1 in ~300 |
| Straight Flush | 10 | 1 in ~90 |
| Four of a Kind | 4 | 1 in ~15 |
| Full House | 3 | 1 in ~40 |
| Flush | 2 | 1 in ~60 |
| Straight | 1 | 1 in ~18 |
| Three of a Kind | 1 | 1 in ~3 |
Always hold deuces: Never discard a deuce under any circumstances. Deuces are the most valuable cards in the deck — especially in Double Deuces Wild where Four Deuces pays 400 coins!
No-deuce hands: With no deuces, hold any paying hand (Three of a Kind or better) or any 4-card draw to a Royal Flush, Straight Flush, or Flush.
One deuce: Look for 4-card Royal Flush draws first, then made hands (full house, straight, flush, three of a kind).
Two deuces: You already have a strong hand. Draw to Royal Flush, Five of a Kind, or Straight Flush. Discard everything else and draw 3.
Three deuces: Only keep a natural Royal or Five of a Kind. Otherwise discard 2 cards and draw — you're chasing the 400-coin Four Deuces jackpot.
Four deuces: You've already won 400 coins! Hold all four deuces, draw one card.
Natural Royal priority: With 4 cards to a Natural Royal Flush (no deuces), always break any made hand to draw — the 4000-coin payout at BET 5 justifies it completely.
Deuce counting: The more deuces in your hand, the more aggressively you should draw. With 2+ deuces, you can make any hand with just 2 draws.
Four Deuces is king: At 400 coins (double standard Deuces Wild), Four Deuces is the second-highest paying hand. With 3 deuces, always draw 2 cards hoping for the fourth.
Straight Flush draws: With one deuce and 3 cards to a Straight Flush, drawing 2 cards is often correct — Five of a Kind and Straight Flush are achievable.
No Two Pair payout: Unlike standard poker, Two Pair does not pay in Double Deuces Wild. Don't hold two separate pairs — hold the better pair and draw three.
| Hand | BET 1 | BET 2 | BET 3 | BET 4 | BET 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Royal Flush | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 4000 |
| Four Deuces | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 |
| Wild Royal Flush | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 |
| Five of a Kind | 20 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 |
| Straight Flush | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| Four of a Kind | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 |
| Full House | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| Flush | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Straight | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Three of a Kind | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Double Deuces Wild returns 99.62% to the player (RTP) with optimal strategy. This means for every $100 wagered over the long run, the expected return is $99.62. This is considered a very competitive return among video poker games.
Place your bet (1-5 coins), then press Deal to receive 5 cards from a 52-card deck. Deuces (2s) serve as wild cards, substituting for any other card to form the best possible hand. 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 Three of a Kind. Always bet max coins (5) to qualify for the enhanced Royal Flush jackpot of 4,000 coins.
In Double Deuces Wild, Deuces (2s) act as wild cards — they can substitute for any other card to complete the best possible hand. This means hands like Five of a Kind become possible. Wild card games typically require Three of a Kind as the minimum winning hand, since pairs are much easier to form with wilds.
Double Deuces Wild has very high variance. This means significant bankroll swings with potential for large payouts on premium hands. You need a substantial bankroll and patience to ride out the dry spells.
Yes! Double Deuces Wild 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.