This is because of the payout on four deuces being one-quarter that of a natural royal flush but it’s about nine times more likely to occur. The exception are Jacks or Better and Bonus Poker. The variance on Deuces Wild is much lower than most other popular video games. Some Joker Poker games require two pair for a pay. Joker Poker, the other popular wild card game, usually requires kings or better. Most non-wild card games only require a pair of jacks or better. The most noticeable difference is that it takes three of a kind to get paid on Deuces Wild. This changes the element of the game drastically from a traditional video poker game that does not have wild cards. Deuces Wild is the most popular wild card game.
