Novomatic Online Progressive Jackpots
Joker Wild Progressive Video Poker Review
| Jackpot Name: | Joker Wild, Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better | 
| Software: | Novomatic | 
| Minimum Bet: | $/€ 0.40 | 
| Maximum Bet: | $/€ 20.00 | 
| Win Combos: | 9 or 10 | 
| Min Jackpot (seed): | € 40,000 with max bet | 
| Largest Win: | €298,564.19 | 
| Average Hit: | €182,562.56 (17 hits) | 
| Avg. Hit Time: | 2 months 29 days | 
| Last Hit: | €.0 on 2017-12-31 | 
| Sigma to Avg. Growth: | 47.26% | 
| Jackpot Type: | 3 (Gaussian bell) | 
This progressive jackpot is available in the following 3 video poker games: Joker Wild, Deuces Wild, and Jacks or Better.
Joker Wild is a video poker game, by which the Joker can substitute any other card - meaning you can complete any winning hand, including 5 identical cards (e.g. 4 Jacks and 1 Joker). You can swap the cards in your hand after the first dealing round. Your aim is to produce the highest possible poker hand with the 5 cards in your hand. The theoretical payout rate of the game is 97.83%.
Deuces Wild: In this game the 2s are Jokers, which can replace any other card. In addition to Five of a Kind, Four Deuces (four 2s) is possible as a special hand. A Royal Flush (without Jokers) directly from the deal without needing the exchange round wins you the Jackpot. The RTP is 97.86%.
Jacks or Better: This is the classic variant of the game without Jokers. Payouts begin at a Pair of Jacks. The jackpot can be won in the same way, by hitting Direct Royal Flush without Jokers. This video poker game offers the highest theoretical RTP of 98.01%.
How to Play
Clicking the 'Deal' button deals the cards. The player must decide which cards he/she wants to keep. A hint concerning the selection of cards is shown to aid the player. While he/she is selecting the cards, the probability of the hands possible is displayed as a percentage. The unwanted cards are then discarded and replaced by new cards from the deck by clicking on 'Draw'. If the player does not achieve a win, the game resets. By selecting the next stake the next round begins.
Progressive Jackpot
Play a "Direct Royal Flush" to hit the progressive jackpot. A "Direct Royal Flush" is made by forming a Royal Flush hand without having to swap out any hand cards. You will be given a portion of the Jackpot in direct proportion to the size of your bet.
Hands
- Jacks or Better: Pair of Jacks, Queens, Kings or Aces. Lesser pairs do not attract a win.
 - Two Pair: 2 pairs.
 - Three of a Kind: 3 cards with the same value.
 - Straight: 5 consecutive cards of any suit.
 - Flush: Any 5 cards of the same suit.
 - Full House: Three of a kind and a pair.
 - Four of a Kind: 4 cards of the same value.
 - Straight Flush: 5 consecutive cards of the same suit.
 - Royal Flush: 10 to ace in the same suit.
 - Direct Royal Flush: A royal flush formed from the first deal.
 

