QUESTION: I like to play Deuces Wild video poker, but I’m not sure of the basic strategy. Can you help me out?
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GURU: Of course! Playing Deuces Wild can be a lot of fun because of the four wild cards circulating throughout the deck. When the deuces turn up, straight flushes, five of a kinds and even royal flushes become commonplace.
Because the deuces are so important, playing strategy is evaluated according to the number of deuces dealt and the possible hands they may create.
Basic strategy
Hands without deuces:
1. Always draw one card to a royal flush, even if it requires breaking a pat straight flush.
2. Always draw two cards to a royal flush unless you already hold a pat straight, flush or straight flush.
3. Draw one card to a straight flush unless you already hold a pat flush or straight.
4. Draw two cards to a straight flush unless you already hold a pat flush or straight.