| Updated: There are dozens of video poker versions available online, most of which offer standard, single-hand play. One of the few games that allows players to bet on up to 100 hands at the same time is Bonus Poker Multihand by Betsoft. This poker variation can be played with bets starting at $/€0.05 for 5 hands and $/€1.00 for 100 hands.
Rules and Gameplay
Betsoft’s Bonus Poker Multihand follows the rules of regular video poker, but it allows players to play 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 hands simultaneously. Before the game starts, players choose the number of hands they want to play and then wager 1 to 5 coins per hand in their preferred denomination ($/€0.01 to $/€1.00). They can also adjust the game speed or click the Max Bet button to place the maximum wager.
The game is played much like regular poker: players can keep or discard any cards from the initial hand. Once all discarded cards have been replaced during the second deal, all winning combinations are displayed on the screen. Players can collect their winnings or try to double them using the Gamble feature. To win, they need to pick one of several face-down cards and beat the dealer’s card.
Paytable and Specific Features
| Hand | 1 coin | 2 coins | 3 coins | 4 coins | 5 coins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 |
| 4 Aces | 80 | 160 | 240 | 320 | 400 |
| Straight Flush | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 |
| 4 of a Kind (2, 3 or 4) | 40 | 80 | 120 | 160 | 200 |
| 4 of a Kind (5-K) | 25 | 50 | 75 | 100 | 125 |
| Full House | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| Flush | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 |
| Straight | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| 3 of a Kind | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 |
| 2 Pair | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Jacks or Better | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Although this game may seem like a regular multi-hand Jacks or Better game, one look at the paytable reveals an important difference: bonus payouts for the various types of Four of a Kind hands. In regular video poker, Four of a Kind pays 25 times the bet, whereas Betsoft’s Bonus Poker Multihand pays 80:1 for four Aces and 40:1 for four 2s, 3s, or 4s.
The payouts for a full house and a flush are also slightly higher than in most variations of video poker. However, two-pair hands pay even money. Overall, the game offers higher payouts than many other video poker versions.
Conclusion
Bonus Poker Multihand by Betsoft is a rewarding variation of online video poker, but players should proceed carefully when playing 50 or 100 hands simultaneously. Without a solid strategy and a suitable bet size, they could quickly lose their entire bankroll.