Video poker is a digital version of 5-card poker, usually played on a video screen or automated console. The game follows the same rules as regular poker and requires players to make the best possible poker hand, except that they do not compete against any other players. Video poker in Canada is typically played with the standard 52-card deck and is placed in either traditional casinos or at online sites.
The game starts off with the player being dealt five cards face up. The player then has the option to discard any number of those cards and replace them with new ones. The players must always pay a predetermined bet before they draw a new card. After discarding, the player is presented with the final hand and will be paid out based on the value of their hand.