Lucky Video Poker by KAGaming

Provider: KAGaming | Type: Video Poker with Lucky Wild | RTP: 96.00%–99.00% | Decks: 1 | Volatility: Low–Medium

Lucky Video Poker is KAGaming's Lucky Wild variant of classic video poker. The core Jacks or Better framework — deal 5 cards, hold or discard, receive replacements — is enhanced by a Lucky Wild symbol that substitutes for any card to complete the best possible hand. When a Lucky Wild appears in your initial deal, it automatically takes the position of the card that maximises your payout. KAGaming's mobile-first development ensures the game loads quickly and plays smoothly on Android devices across South Africa.

Game Overview

How to Play

1. Set your bet and press Deal

2. Receive 5 cards — one or more may be the Lucky Wild

3. Select cards to Hold — the Lucky Wild is typically held automatically

4. Press Draw to receive replacement cards

5. Final hand is evaluated including the Lucky Wild's substitution

6. Optionally use the Gamble feature after any win

Lucky Wild Mechanic

The Lucky Wild is a special card added to the deck that substitutes for any card to form the best possible hand.

Key difference from standard video poker: with a Lucky Wild, holding partial Royal Flush combinations (3 or 4 cards) is more valuable than in standard play, because the wild can complete the sequence. This adjusts the optimal hold strategy compared to Jacks or Better without wilds.

Payout Table

Note: Wild Royal Flush (completed with Lucky Wild) pays less than a Natural Royal Flush (without wild). Natural Royal Flush is the premium outcome.

Adjusted Hold Strategy for Lucky Wild

Wild cards change optimal strategy:

Critical difference from Jacks or Better: when you have a Lucky Wild and nothing else useful, holding the Wild alone and drawing 4 new cards is often correct — the Wild guarantees at least Three of a Kind with any matching pair in the draw.

Gamble Feature

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Lucky Wild count as a natural card for Royal Flush? A: No. A Royal Flush completed with a Lucky Wild pays as a Wild Royal Flush (100:1) rather than a Natural Royal Flush (800:1). Always aim for the natural when possible.

Q: Should I always hold the Lucky Wild? A: In almost all cases, yes. The Lucky Wild guarantees at minimum a strong substitution opportunity. The primary exception would be if holding other cards creates a complete premium hand without needing the wild.

Q: How does Lucky Video Poker compare to standard Video Poker by Evoplay? A: Lucky Video Poker has a lower base RTP (96–99% vs 99.50%+) due to the wild card adjusting the game's probability distribution. The wild adds excitement and frequency of strong hands at the cost of slightly lower overall return.