Wizard Recommends
100 % up to
2250zł +200 spins- Massive gaming platform
- Crypto-friendly
- Loyalty program
120 % up to
1200zł +50 spins- Welcome bonus package
- Loyalty Program
- Slot competitions featuring large prize pools
On this page
Sneak Peek Video Poker
Introduction
Sneak Peek is an innovative variation of video poker developed by Sigma Gaming, established in 1998. This game allows players to see the first card before the draw, but the pay table is adjusted to compensate for this advantage.
As of September 17, 2019, you can experience this game at the Cal-Nev-Ari Casino & Bar.
Rules
- The gameplay utilizes a standard deck of 52 cards.
- Players receive five random cards, with one card revealed as the first drawn card.
- Players have the option to discard any cards they choose.
- The game replaces discarded cards, beginning with the revealed card and then filling in with random cards from the remaining deck.
- Payouts are determined based on the player's hand after the draw, following the pay table shown below.
The pay table below indicates payouts per coin wagered, calculated using a maximum stake of five coins.
Pay Pay Table
| Event | Pays |
|---|---|
| Royal flush | 800 |
| Straight flush | 30 |
| Four aces | 80 |
| Four 2's-4's | 50 |
| Four 5's-K's | 20 |
| Full house | 7 |
| Flush | 5 |
| Straight | 3 |
| Three of a kind | 2 |
| Two pair | 1 |
| Jacks or better | 1 |
Example
In the example depicted above, the player is dealt a pair of threes while the peek card shown is the ace of hearts. In this scenario, the peek card does not affect the optimal strategy, and the player discards the three single cards.
During the draw, the player receives the ace of hearts along with two additional aces, resulting in a full house.
Analysis
The analysis table displayed reflects the pay table at Cal-Nev-Ari Casino & Bar, with the bottom right cell revealing a return rate of 99.24%.
Sneak Peek Return Table
| Event | Pays | Probability | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal flush | 800 | 0.000038 | 0.030737 |
| Straight flush | 30 | 0.000190 | 0.005705 |
| Four aces | 80 | 0.000217 | 0.017331 |
| Four 2-4 | 50 | 0.000599 | 0.029934 |
| Four 5-K | 20 | 0.001806 | 0.036128 |
| Full house | 7 | 0.021850 | 0.152952 |
| Flush | 5 | 0.022903 | 0.114513 |
| Straight | 3 | 0.028013 | 0.084040 |
| Three of a kind | 2 | 0.075991 | 0.151981 |
| Two pair | 1 | 0.176703 | 0.176703 |
| Jacks or better | 1 | 0.192363 | 0.192363 |
| Nothing | 0 | 0.479327 | 0.000000 |
| Total | 1.000000 | 0.992387 |
Internal Links
- Peek and Play In this game, the player pays an additional two coins on top of a five-coin bet to access the Sneak Peek feature instead of a lowered pay table.
- Look Ahead This mechanism is similar to Peek and Play, where players make a total bet of seven coins to activate the Sneak Peek, while winnings are calculated based on a five-coin wager.
Acknowledgements
- Thanks to Smoothgrh from my Wizard of Vegas forum for contributing the images in this example.
- Dr. Gary Koehler for the analysis.
External Links
Sneak Peak Poker Participate in discussions on my forum at Wizard of Vegas.