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Poker Keno

Introduction



Poker Keno is an exciting game that fuses elements of poker, offered at the Sky Vegas online casino. In this game, players place their bets and receive seven cards, reminiscent of Texas Hold 'Em gameplay. To win, they need at least a pair of jacks. Its connection to keno seems minimal, as the game's outcome relies solely on chance, lacking any skill component.

Rules

  1. The player bets from 20p to £50.
  2. The player starts with two personal cards in hand and five shared community cards are laid out.
  3. Payouts are determined by evaluating the best five cards out of the seven dealt, based on the payout structure detailed below.
  4. By placing a minimum wager of £2, players open the door to potentially winning a progressive jackpot, provided they are dealt the ace and king of hearts and manage to form a royal flush on the community cards.

The following payout structure outlines potential winnings, with all payouts assessed on a one-to-one basis.

Pay Table

Hand Pays
Royal flush 250
Straight flush 100
Four of a kind 20
Full house 7
Flush 5
Straight 3
Three of a kind 2
Two pair 1
Pairs of jacks or better 0.5
All other 0


Analysis

Displayed below is the table that presents the likelihood and returns for each potential outcome, not factoring in the jackpot bonus. The bottom right corner indicates a return rate of 94.07%, translating to a house advantage of 5.93%.

Return Table

Hand Pays Combinations Probability Return
Royal flush 250 4,324 0.000032 0.008080
Straight flush 100 37,260 0.000279 0.027851
Four of a kind 20 224,848 0.001681 0.033613
Full house 7 3,473,184 0.025961 0.181727
Flush 5 4,047,644 0.030255 0.151275
Straight 3 6,180,020 0.046194 0.138581
Three of a kind 2 6,461,620 0.048299 0.096597
Two pair 1 31,433,400 0.234955 0.234955
Pairs of jacks or better 0.5 18,188,280 0.135952 0.067976
All other 0 63,733,980 0.476393 0.000000
Total 133,784,560 1.000000 0.940656


The recommended wagering amount is £2, as this allows participants to qualify for the jackpot while also minimizing their expected losses in the main game. For each increment of £100,000 in the meter at a £2 bet, the return increases by 1.92%. The break-even point, where the house edge is eliminated, occurs at a meter reading of £308,463.07 for a £2 bet.