Tens or Better

Poker is a classic card game that is beloved by punters and amateurs the world over. But there are lots of ways to play, from around the table at a friend's house to an immaculate green felt table at the casino to online poker games, whether streaming or private, that recreate the casino environment to the last detail. But what gets lost in this mix is the video poker slot machine, which has taken the slot world by storm and remains the largest section on any casino floor.

Tens or Better is a faithful recreation of the video slot poker experience, from the geniuses at Microgaming. It looks exactly like the machines in the casinos, except you can play Tens or Better wherever you are. There is no downloading needed, and it's optimized for all internet-enabled devices, from desktop computers to cell phones.

This is a standard five-card draw game with no wilds. The minimum bet is .25 credits. The maximum bet is 25 credits. You are dealt five cards and then decide which ones to keep and which ones to replace. After your cards are replaced if you have a pair of tens or better you win. The full pay table for every winning combination is conveniently at the top of the screen at all times, to help you with your strategy.

After a win, there is a chance for you to double your payout. Another screen appears, and the dealer is dealt one up card. You are then dealt four down cards. Pick one of your down cards. If it is higher than the dealer's card, you win double the amount of your most recent win.