Decode Casino video poker isn't itemized on any page outside readers can load, but Decode runs RealTime Gaming software, and RTG makes 14 video poker variants. Third-party catalogs put their returns between 93.15% and 99.54%, so the game you choose, and the pay table on screen, matter more than almost anything else.
Decode doesn't publish its video poker list; RTG, its named provider, makes 14 variants.
Published RTPs range from 93.15% (Sevens Wild) to 99.54% (Jacks or Better), all from third-party catalogs.
The pay table on screen sets the return, so read it before you play.
The double-or-nothing gamble adds swings without lowering the house edge.
Bonus terms at offshore casinos often weight video poker lower or set higher wagering.
Decode Casino video poker: the short answer
Decode's own site description names RTG and promotes its slots, but says nothing specific about video poker. Third-party reviewers list Decode's studios and slot counts without breaking out video poker titles. So we can't tell you which machines are live in Decode's lobby today.
What we can do is set out RTG's video poker range with the figures third parties publish, explain how to judge a machine from its pay table, and show what each one costs to play. Check the lobby for the exact titles, and see our Decode Casino review for banking, bonuses and the casino's weak points.
RTG video poker variants and their published RTPs
RTG's video poker machines fall into four families: Jacks or Better games, wild-card games, the Bonus Poker family, and progressive versions. The table lists every variant in RTG's range with the return third-party catalogs report. "Not published" means none of our sources gave a figure.
RTG video poker range (availability at Decode not confirmed)
Variant
RTP (third-party)
Max win reported
Released
Jacks or Better
99.54% (GamesHub)
800x (SlotCatalog) or 4,000x (GamesHub)
2018
Bonus Deuces Wild
99.15%
Not published
2015
Loose Deuces
99.07%
800x
2018
Double Double Jackpot Poker
98.98%
800x
2018
Aces and Eights
98.65% (SlotCatalog); up to 99% (GamesHub)
160x or 4,000x
2018
All American Poker
98.65%
160x
2018
Deuces Wild
97%–99% (GamesHub)
4,000x
2016
Sevens Wild
93.15%
800x
2018
Bonus Poker
Not published
4,000x
2016
Bonus Poker Deluxe
Not published
4,000x
2016
Double Bonus Poker
Not published
4,000x
2016
Double Double Bonus Poker
Not published
4,000x
2016
Double Jackpot Poker
Not published
800x
2018
Joker Poker
Not published
Not published
2018
Where sources disagree, as they do on Jacks or Better's max win and Aces and Eights' RTP, we show both. Our game pages for Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild and Aces and Eights go deeper on each.
How to read a Decode Casino video poker pay table
Every video poker machine shows its pay table on screen: the list of hands, from the lowest paying pair up to a royal flush, with the payout for each coin bet. That table, together with the way you hold cards, sets the game's return. Two machines with the same name can return different amounts if their pay tables differ.
The casino's pay tables aren't published either, and our sources give RTPs but not full payout grids for RTG's machines. That's why the checks below matter. They take a minute and tell you more than any review can.
Open the game and find the pay table, usually shown above the cards or behind an info button.
Check the lowest paying hand. Jacks or Better pays from a pair of jacks; wild-card games usually start higher.
Compare the full house and flush payouts with the same game's pay table on another casino or our game page; lower figures there are the usual sign of a cut-price version.
See whether the top prize changes when you bet more coins, and decide whether you're comfortable with that stake.
Look for a stated RTP in the help screen; if there isn't one, treat third-party figures as a guide only.
Deuces Wild, Loose Deuces and Sevens Wild at Decode
Wild-card games turn certain cards into wilds that complete any hand. In Deuces Wild all four 2s are wild, which makes five of a kind possible, and SlotCatalog lists that payout as a feature. GamesHub gives a 97%–99% RTP range, which points to more than one pay table being in use.
Loose Deuces (99.07%) and Bonus Deuces Wild (99.15%) carry the highest published returns in this family. Sevens Wild is the one to approach with care: SlotCatalog lists it at 93.15%, a 6.85% house edge, which is higher than most RTG slots on our Decode slots page.
The Bonus Poker family and Aces and Eights
Bonus Poker games pay extra for certain four-of-a-kind hands, and the bigger those bonuses, the less is usually paid on lower hands to balance it. RTG makes Bonus Poker, Bonus Poker Deluxe, Double Bonus Poker and Double Double Bonus Poker. SlotCatalog lists a 4,000x max win for each, but none of our sources publishes their RTPs.
Aces and Eights pays special amounts for four aces, four 8s and four 7s, according to SlotCatalog, and includes a double-or-nothing feature. All American Poker is listed at 98.65%. Because Bonus Poker family returns aren't published, read each pay table carefully before choosing one over Jacks or Better.
Progressive video poker: Double Jackpot and Double Double Jackpot
Two RTG machines add a progressive jackpot to video poker. Double Double Jackpot Poker is listed at 98.98% with an 800x max win, and Double Jackpot Poker has an 800x max win with no published RTP. Both carry a progressive jackpot per SlotCatalog.
Video poker is one of the few casino games where your choices change the return. Holding the right cards each hand moves you toward the published RTP; poor holds push you below it. Published video poker returns generally assume best play, so most players get somewhat less.
Strategy can only get you close to the game's built-in return. Even Jacks or Better at 99.54% keeps 0.46% of everything staked on average. Our video poker strategy guide explains the main hold rules for each family.
The double-or-nothing feature
Jacks or Better, Aces and Eights and Loose Deuces include a gamble feature that lets you risk a win to double it, according to SlotCatalog. It doesn't lower the house edge; it only makes results swing harder. Using it on every win means more sessions end with nothing.
What Decode Casino video poker costs per hour
The example below assumes 400 hands an hour at $1.25 a hand (five coins of $0.25), or $500 staked. That's a sample pace, not a measured one. The cost is total staked × house edge, with house edge = 100% minus RTP.
Average cost of $500 staked on RTG video poker
Variant
RTP used
House edge
Average loss on $500
Jacks or Better
99.54%
0.46%
$2.30
Bonus Deuces Wild
99.15%
0.85%
$4.25
Double Double Jackpot Poker
98.98%
1.02%
$5.10
All American Poker
98.65%
1.35%
$6.75
Sevens Wild
93.15%
6.85%
$34.25
The gap between the best and worst machines is about fifteenfold. Choosing the variant is the biggest money decision you make, and it costs nothing. Results in any one hour can still land far from these averages, and losses are likely over time.
Decode video poker vs slots and table games: the cost in dollars
Video poker sits among the cheapest games in an RTG lobby, but only on the right machine. The table below puts the published returns side by side for the same $500 staked, using the figures on this page and our other Decode game pages.
Average cost of $500 staked across RTG game types (third-party RTPs)
Game
RTP used
Average loss on $500
Super 21 (blackjack)
99.6%
$2.00
Jacks or Better (video poker)
99.54%
$2.30
European Roulette
97.3%
$13.50
RTG slot at the top of the Decode slots shortlist
97.5%
$12.50
RTG slot at the bottom of that shortlist
94%
$30.00
Sevens Wild (video poker)
93.15%
$34.25
Two points stand out. Good video poker costs about the same as RTG's best blackjack and far less than most slots, but Sevens Wild costs more than any slot on the shortlist. And the blackjack and video poker figures assume correct play, while slot returns don't depend on your choices. Our Decode table games page covers the blackjack and roulette figures, Decode slots lists the slot RTPs, and what is the best casino game to win puts the numbers in context.
Using a Decode bonus on video poker
Assume video poker counts for less, or not at all, until the terms say otherwise. Third-party reports of Decode codes, such as DECODE111 (111% up to $1,111, 25x bonus plus deposit, $25 minimum), don't include game weighting. See our Decode bonus codes page for the full list as reported.
Other partners show how these rules tend to look. Silver Oak's own terms set 60x wagering for video poker against 30x or 40x for slots, and LCB reports Royal Ace at 60x for video poker. Low-edge games are usually the ones casinos restrict. Our video poker bonus page explains why.
If you mainly play video poker, playing with cash and no bonus keeps your withdrawals free of wagering rules.
Playing Decode video poker for real money in the USA
Decode is an offshore casino with no license from any US state. Its site shows no operator or license; LCB's listing says Curaçao while its review text says no license information was found, and VegasSlotsOnline says Curaçao Gaming Control Board, with no number.
Only New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island license real-money online casinos. VegasSlotsOnline reports Decode refuses players from Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Washington. Decode isn't among the Michigan actions on our record. Our page on player protections offshore vs licensed explains what you give up offshore: a state regulator, protected balances and a formal complaint route.
Where to play Decode Casino video poker with an offer via our links
These two partner offers fit RTG video poker. Both casinos are offshore and not licensed by any US state; check your state's law first. We earn a commission through our links, and our order of partners is commercial. Their bonuses are slot-focused, so read the video poker weighting or skip the bonus.
Decode Casino: $5,000 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). Third-party reviews report Decode codes at 25x to 40x wagering with $25 minimum deposits, while VegasSlotsOnline's Decode review (opens in a new tab) reports a 500% match at 30x; the terms shown at sign-up apply.
Slot Madness Casino: $2,500 Welcome Bonus + 50 Free Spins, via our link (new players, 21+ or 18+ where allowed, terms apply). LCB lists the casino's own 275% package, code MAD275, with a $30 minimum deposit, 30x on bonus plus deposit for slots and no max cashout, as third-party figures. Slot Madness runs RTG software. The Michigan Gaming Control Board named it in an August 14, 2025 cease-and-desist release (opens in a new tab). Read our Slot Madness review before joining.
Published terms (reported): Decode advertises a $111 free chip and crypto bonuses on its own site; deposit-bonus codes and terms vary. Eligible games: Mainly slots; check each code.
Who runs it: License not shown on its site; third parties report Curaçao. Regulator notes: Third parties report it refuses players in MD, NJ, NY and WA.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $25 (reported). Wagering Varies by code (25x–35x reported). Max cashout: Varies by code. Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
Published terms (reported): Third-party reviews report a 275% match up to $2,750 with code MAD275; the casino site could not be checked directly. Eligible games: Slots and keno (reported).
Who runs it: License not shown; third parties report Anjouan, Costa Rica or none. Regulator notes: Named in a Michigan Gaming Control Board cease-and-desist release, August 14, 2025.
21+ (18+ where allowed). New players. Min deposit $30 (reported). Wagering 30x deposit + bonus (reported). Max cashout: None (reported). Withdrawal cap $2,500 / week (reported). Terms source: reported. Terms apply. Offer checked October 28, 2026.
These casinos are offshore operators. They are not licensed or regulated by any US state, and state consumer protections do not apply. Check the law in your state before you play. Terms marked “reported” come from third-party reviews; the terms shown at sign-up apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Decode Casino have video poker?
Probably, though no public list confirms it. Decode names RealTime Gaming as its software, and RTG makes 14 video poker variants. Whether Decode carries each one isn't confirmed, so check the lobby. The variants include Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild and Double Double Bonus Poker. Our Decode Casino review covers the wider game range and the casino's terms.
What is the best video poker game at Decode Casino?
By published figures, Jacks or Better is the strongest RTG choice at 99.54% RTP, according to GamesHub, followed by Bonus Deuces Wild at 99.15% and Loose Deuces at 99.07%. Those returns assume good strategy and an unchanged pay table. Check the machine's pay table before you commit. Our answer on the best video poker game compares the families in more depth.
What pay tables does Decode Casino use?
They aren't published. The casino keeps its video poker pay tables inside the games, and the third-party sources we rely on give RTPs rather than full payout grids. Each machine shows its pay table on screen, so read it before playing and compare the full house and flush payouts with the same game elsewhere. Our guide on how to play video poker explains the pay table layout step by step.
Is video poker better than slots at Decode?
On published returns, often yes. RTG's best video poker machines are listed between 98.65% and 99.54%, while the RTG slots on our Decode slots shortlist are listed between 94% and 97.5%. Video poker also lets your holds affect the return. Sevens Wild at 93.15% is an exception. Our Decode slots page shows slot RTPs so you can compare the cost in dollars.
Does Deuces Wild at Decode pay for five of a kind?
RTG's Deuces Wild includes a five-of-a-kind payout, according to SlotCatalog, because the four 2s act as wilds. GamesHub lists its RTP as a range from 97% to 99%, which suggests more than one pay table exists. Check the machine's pay table at Decode before playing. Our Deuces Wild page explains the hand rankings and the hold decisions that matter most.
Can I clear a Decode bonus on video poker?
Possibly, but don't count on it. The third-party reports of Decode bonus codes don't include game weighting, and offshore casinos often restrict low-edge games like video poker or set higher wagering for them. Silver Oak, for example, sets 60x for video poker in its own terms. Check Decode's terms or ask support. Our game weighting guide shows how weighting changes the math.
Should I use the double-or-nothing feature?
It's your call, but it won't help your long-run results. The gamble feature on games like Jacks or Better and Loose Deuces lets you risk a win to double it. It doesn't lower the house edge; it only increases swings, so more sessions end at zero. If you're playing to make a budget last, skip it. Our bankroll management guide explains why lower variance helps.
Does Decode Casino offer progressive video poker?
RTG makes two progressive video poker machines, Double Jackpot Poker and Double Double Jackpot Poker, the second listed at 98.98% RTP by SlotCatalog. Whether Decode carries them isn't confirmed, and Decode doesn't publish jackpot amounts. Check the lobby. Our Decode Casino progressive jackpots page explains how RTG's jackpots grow and pay.
Can I play Decode Casino video poker on my phone?
Yes, in your phone's browser. Decode's site description says it runs as instant play on mobile, and LCB reports there's no app to download. The machines load from the same lobby as on desktop, so the pay tables and hold buttons are the same, just smaller. Turn the phone sideways if the pay table is cut off, and check you've held the right cards before you draw, since a mis-tap is a costly mistake. Our Decode mobile casino page covers browser play, and the Android casino guide has setup tips.
How much should I deposit to play video poker at Decode Casino?
Start with an amount you're happy to lose, then check the reported minimum for your method. LCB lists $5 for Lightning Bitcoin, $10 for Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash and $25 for cards and other methods. At $1.25 a hand, five coins of $0.25, a $100 deposit covers 80 hands if nothing comes back. On Jacks or Better at 99.54%, the average cost of $100 staked is 46 cents, but short sessions swing far more than that. Our Decode banking page lists every method, and how much should I deposit helps you set a figure.
Is Decode Casino video poker rigged?
There's no evidence it is, but Decode doesn't publish testing details that outside readers can check. RTG's machines deal from a random number generator, so each hand is independent of the last, and the RTPs on this page come from third-party catalogs rather than Decode. The pay table on screen is the one thing you can verify yourself, so compare it with the same game's published grid. Our answer on whether online slots are rigged explains how RNG games are tested, and are RTG games fair covers the studio.
How do I withdraw video poker winnings from Decode Casino?
Request a payout in the cashier after your account is verified, with Bitcoin the quickest reported route. LCB lists a $100 Bitcoin minimum and 48-hour processing, wire at 1 to 10 business days with a $50 fee, and check at 4 to 6 business days with a $30 fee. Reported weekly caps conflict, at $2,500 for Bitcoin and wire or $5,000 in other review text, so a large royal flush could be paid in parts. Our Decode withdrawals guide covers the limits, and Decode verification lists the documents.
Is Decode Casino video poker legal in New York?
No. The New York State Gaming Commission says online casinos are unlawful in the state, and VegasSlotsOnline reports that Decode refuses New York players anyway. New York permits licensed online sports wagering, licensed interactive fantasy sports and certain lottery purchases, but not online casino games such as video poker. Decode is offshore and holds no license from New York or any other state. Our New York online casinos page sets out the state's rules, and can I play online casinos in New York answers the common follow-up questions.
Do I pay tax on Decode Casino video poker winnings?
Yes, gambling winnings are taxable federal income, whether or not a casino sends you a form. For payments in 2026, the IRS reporting threshold for slot, bingo and keno wins is $2,000, but the tax applies below that too. From the 2026 tax year, the new federal tax law is reported to cap the loss deduction at 90% of losses, up to your winnings, so check IRS guidance. Keep a record of deposits, withdrawals and big hands. Our keeping gambling records guide shows how, and do offshore casinos report to the IRS covers reporting.
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