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Hundred Play Wheel Poker

Introduction

The Hundred Play Wheel Poker operates similarly to the conventional 100-Play Video Poker, allowing bets from one to five coins per round. However, wagering a sixth coin earns a spin of the wheel if a four of a kind is drawn. This sixth coin serves as a fee, and any additional four of a kinds drawn will lead to multiplied prize amounts on the wheel based on how many were achieved.

In wild card poker games, all cards qualify as natural for triggering the Wheel Bonus. For instance, in a game featuring deuces wild, combinations such as 2222Q or QQQQK will activate the bonus, while 2QQQK will not.

The table below outlines the potential winnings on the wheel per four of a kind, including the weighting for each. The 'jacks or better' column is applicable for all games where players can win starting with a pair of jacks.

Wheel Weights

Win Jacks
or
Better
Deuces
Wild
Deuces
Wild
Bonus
Super
Bonus
Deuces
Joker
Wild
175 10 5 6 8 5
4000 1 1 1 1 1
225 9 9 9 9 9
500 18 18 18 18 18
200 11 9 10 10 9
275 8 8 8 8 8
1000 3 3 3 3 3
250 10 10 10 10 10
600 12 15 14 14 15
375 26 26 26 26 26
750 8 12 11 9 12
Average 427.80 458.19 449.78 439.87 458.19

Example

The screenshots displayed were captured from VideoPoker.com , with permission.

In the previous image, I am engaged in a round of Bonus Poker, where I managed to secure a three of a kind from the initial deal, which I opted to hold.

During the draw, I effectively earned five four-of-a-kinds.

The rewards on the wheel typically range between 200 and 4000 credits. Since I activated the bonus five times, the potential winnings are multiplied by 5, adjusting the range to between 1000 and 20,000 credits. The wheel ultimately landed on 1,875.

In the end, my win consisted of:

  • 88 three of a kinds = 88×15 = 1320.
  • 7 full houses = 7×35 = 245
  • 5 four of a kinds = 5×125 = 625
  • Bonus = 1875

The total win is thus 4065.

Analysis

The table below presents my findings related to the 'Jacks or Better' wheel, with the weights applied to all games that require at least a pair of jacks to win. The average win is noted in the lower right cell, totaling 427.801724.

Jacks or Better Wheel

Win Weight Probability Return
175 10 0.086207 15.086207
4000 1 0.008621 34.482759
225 9 0.077586 17.456897
500 18 0.155172 77.586207
200 11 0.094828 18.965517
275 8 0.068966 18.965517
1000 3 0.025862 25.862069
250 10 0.086207 21.551724
600 12 0.103448 62.068966
375 26 0.224138 84.051724
750 8 0.068966 51.724138
Totals 116 1.000000 427.801724

The table below outlines my evaluation of the Deuces Wild wheel, with an average win of 458.189655 displayed in the lower right cell.

Deuces Wild Wheel

Win Weight Probability Return
175 5 0.043103 7.543103
4000 1 0.008621 34.482759
225 9 0.077586 17.456897
500 18 0.155172 77.586207
200 9 0.077586 15.517241
275 8 0.068966 18.965517
1000 3 0.025862 25.862069
250 10 0.086207 21.551724
600 15 0.129310 77.586207
375 26 0.224138 84.051724
750 12 0.103448 77.586207
Totals 116 1.000000 458.189655

The table below illustrates my assessment of the Deuces Wild Bonus wheel, with the lower right cell revealing an average win of 449.784483.

Deuces Wild Bonus Wheel

Win Weight Probability Return
175 6 0.051724 9.051724
4000 1 0.008621 34.482759
225 9 0.077586 17.456897
500 18 0.155172 77.586207
200 10 0.086207 17.241379
275 8 0.068966 18.965517
1000 3 0.025862 25.862069
250 10 0.086207 21.551724
600 14 0.120690 72.413793
375 26 0.224138 84.051724
750 11 0.094828 71.120690
Totals 116 1.000000 449.784483

The table below provides insights from my analysis of the Super Bonus Deuces Wild wheel, where the average win is shown as 439.870690 in the lower right cell.

Super Bonus Deuces Wild Wheel

Win Last updated: Mar 28, 2024 On this page Hundred Play Wheel Poker
175 8 0.068966 12.068966
4000 1 0.008621 34.482759
225 9 0.077586 17.456897
500 18 0.155172 77.586207
200 10 0.086207 17.241379
275 8 0.068966 18.965517
1000 3 0.025862 25.862069
250 10 0.086207 21.551724
600 14 0.120690 72.413793
375 26 0.224138 84.051724
750 9 0.077586 58.189655
Introduction 116 1.000000 439.870690

The following table summarizes my analysis concerning the Joker Poker wheel, noting an average win of 458.189655 in the lower right corner.

Wheel Weights

Win Jacks or Better
175 5 0.043103 7.543103
4000 1 0.008621 34.482759
225 9 0.077586 17.456897
500 18 0.155172 77.586207
200 9 0.077586 15.517241
275 8 0.068966 18.965517
1000 3 0.025862 25.862069
250 10 0.086207 21.551724
600 15 0.129310 77.586207
375 26 0.224138 84.051724
750 12 0.103448 77.586207
Deuces 116 1.000000 458.189655

To determine the game's return, simply add the average win of a wheel spin to the payout offered for a four of a kind. For example, in a jacks or better game, a four of a kind yields 125. Coupling this with the average wheel win of 427.80172 results in a total gain of 552.80172 for each four of a kind. This value, along with the standard payouts for other winning combinations, is detailed in my Wild .

Generally, the odds of drawing a four of a kind are approximately 0.0024 in games without wild cards. Assuming this probability holds true, the expected return for each play would be 0.0024 × 427.801724, which equals 1.026724. Therefore, investing an additional coin for the wheel option presents good value. The advantage slightly improves with strategic changes aimed at securing more four of a kinds. The overall increase in return from betting six coins instead of five ranges from 0.004% to 2.034%. The more favorable the base payout table, the less benefit there is to placing a sixth coin bet. In addition, the higher the base payouts for four of a kinds, the greater the incentive to bet the sixth coin.

Our colleagues at VideoPoker.com generously provided me with access to all available games and their respective payout tables, as well as the returns for bets ranging from 1 to 6 coins. Below is that compilation.

Deuces

Wild Bonus Super Bonus Deuces
Joker Wild 0.973696 0.986087 0.988656
Average Example 0.963119 0.975516 0.979842
VideoPoker.com , with permission. 0.952547 0.964948 0.972365
In the end, my win consisted of: 88 three of a kinds = 88×15 = 1320. 0.941982 0.954392 0.965425
7 full houses = 7×35 = 245 5 four of a kinds = 5×125 = 625 0.966409 0.978729 0.987532
Bonus = 1875 The total win is thus 4065. 0.955539 0.967861 0.980585
Analysis Jacks or Better Wheel 0.944795 0.957120 0.973654
Win Weight 0.934238 0.946569 0.966735
Probability Return 0.970264 0.981540 0.984713
Totals Deuces Wild Wheel 0.957820 0.970204 0.975930
Win Weight 0.947295 0.959687 0.967136
Probability Return 0.936773 0.949178 0.959679
Totals Deuces Wild Bonus Wheel 0.956584 0.968710 0.985054
Win Weight 0.966635 0.978062 0.985340
Probability Return 0.952365 0.963754 0.974321
Totals Super Bonus Deuces Wild Wheel 0.929740 0.941897 0.958310
Win Last updated: Mar 28, 2024 0.918905 0.931060 0.951396
On this page Hundred Play Wheel Poker 0.967795 0.980147 0.987232
Introduction Wheel Weights 0.956329 0.968687 0.978676
Win Jacks 0.931122 0.941829 0.950055
or Better 0.961937 0.974009 0.986512
Deuces Wild 0.950447 0.962526 0.979569
Deuces Wild 0.941523 0.953611 0.972631
Bonus Super 0.972156 0.984498 0.989393
Bonus Deuces 0.972233 0.983927 0.988585
Joker Wild 0.960635 0.972984 0.979722
Average Example 0.949117 0.961472 0.971043
VideoPoker.com , with permission. 0.937600 0.949961 0.962501
In the end, my win consisted of: 88 three of a kinds = 88×15 = 1320. 0.961970 0.974405 0.988131
7 full houses = 7×35 = 245 5 four of a kinds = 5×125 = 625 0.951416 0.963861 0.981207
Bonus = 1875 The total win is thus 4065. 0.960144 0.972462 0.984647
Analysis Jacks or Better Wheel 0.949399 0.961719 0.977704
Win Weight 0.938843 0.951165 0.970784
Probability Return 0.976864 0.989131 0.989367
Totals Deuces Wild Wheel 0.963761 0.975791 0.977638
Win Weight 0.958529 0.970554 0.973716
Probability Return 0.955600 0.967651 0.969844
Totals Deuces Wild Bonus Wheel 0.947612 0.959638 0.959694
Win Weight 0.936144 0.948182 0.950030
Probability Return 0.975604 0.988025 0.989621
Totals Super Bonus Deuces Wild Wheel 0.961235 0.973644 0.978363
Win Weight 0.950119 0.962183 0.970475
Probability Return 0.941334 0.953368 0.955013
Totals Joker Poker Wheel 0.976371 0.988366 0.989076
Win Weight 0.966703 0.978713 0.981152
Probability Return 0.959182 0.971234 0.975064
Totals video poker calculator 0.957598 0.969435 0.970216
Full Return Table Game 0.963596 0.975929 0.975965
Pay Table 1-4 Coins 0.935541 0.971923 0.972836
5 Coins 6 Coins 0.955063 0.967435 0.968741
Triple Triple Bonus 9-5 0.955063 0.963848 0.966036
Triple Triple Bonus 8-5 0.948029 0.954570 0.958935

I conducted spot checks on some of these returns and noted agreements in some areas and minor discrepancies in others. For instance, in the case of the 6-5 Double Double Bonus game, my calculated return with a six-coin bet was 0.966385, while VideoPoker.com indicated it to be 0.966735, resulting in a difference of 0.000351. Below is my return table for that specific game.

Triple Triple Bonus

7-5 Triple Triple Bonus 6-5 Double Double Bonus 9-5
Double Double Bonus 4,000 41,290,830 0.000025 0.016572
8-5 250 169,472,231 0.000107 0.004458
Double Double Bonus 2,427.80 103,036,197 0.000061 0.024683
7-5 1,227.80 246,396,238 0.000147 0.030081
Double Double Bonus 1,227.80 290,627,040 0.000173 0.035402
6-5 827.80 663,837,093 0.000395 0.054497
Triple Double Bonus 677.80 2,870,923,896 0.001724 0.194755
9-6 30 13,783,328,064 0.008236 0.041180
Triple Double Bonus 25 17,301,948,709 0.011108 0.046283
9-5 20 20,820,426,543 0.014139 0.047130
Triple Double Bonus 15 131,380,864,501 0.078340 0.195850
8-5 5 182,864,573,055 0.108699 0.090583
Triple Double Bonus 5 375,020,716,704 0.221894 0.184912
7-5 0 915,545,101,999 0.554952 0.000000
Super Double Bonus   1,661,102,543,100 1.000000 0.966385

6-5

Double Bonus 9-6-5 for allowing me to share their list of games, returns, and for granting permission to use the screenshots provided above.