Triple Play Draw Poker
Developed by IGT, Triple Play Draw Poker is a machine that offers nine different video poker games in one. Triple Play Draw is also characterized by requiring you to play three hands at once.
This machine forms the basis for many of IGT’s more advanced video poker variants, which also come in multi bundle packs.
But if you’re new to video poker and / or the Triple Play concept, then Triple Play Draw Poker makes for a good introduction.
That said, let’s discuss this machine’s betting options, how to play hands, available variations, pay tables, and strategy.
How to Play Triple Play Draw Poker Video Poker

Triple Play Draw Poker has an odd betting format compared to most video poker variants. You’re forced to play all 3 hands, and the default bet is 10 coins per hand 30 total.
This differs from other Triple Play video poker machines that we’ve played, where you can choose between 1 3 hands and 1 5 coins per hand.
You can change your wager with the Bet Up and Bet Down buttons. Again, the default bet is 30 total coins, while you can wager as much as 15,000 total coins 5,000 per hand.
Considering that 30 coins per turn is already a significant amount for many players, we recommend sticking with the lowest bet.
Note that there’s no strategic advantage to betting more than the 30 coin minimum.

Once you’ve finished selecting your betting options, click Deal to receive your hand.
As in all multi hand video poker games, only the bottom hand is dealt face up while the other two hands remain face down. Any cards that you hold in the bottom hand are reflected in the two face down hands.
Here’s an example:
You hold two kings in the bottom hand; you’ll then see two kings flipped over in the other two hands. When you’ve decided what cards to hold, click Draw to complete your 3 hands. Payouts will be made according to the pay table of the game that you’re playing.
Also note that you can make the game deal faster or slower by using the Speed button.

Below you can see the main characteristics of the 9 video poker variations featured in Triple Draw Poker video poker. Also remember that you can switch between games by clicking the More Games button:
- Jacks or Better:
This game features the simplest pay table and strategy. The lowest payout in Jacks or Better is a pair of jacks.
- Bonus Poker:
Offers bonus payouts for four aces; four 2s, 3s, and 4s; and four 5s through Ks.
- Bonus Poker Deluxe:
Offers a really large payout for any 4 of a kind.
- Double Bonus:
Compared to Bonus Poker, you receive double the payouts for four aces; four 2s, 3s, and 4s; and four 5s through Ks.
- Double Double Bonus:
Pays more for four aces; four 2s, 3s, and 4s; and four 5s through Ks. Double Double Bonus Poker also includes two additional payouts for four aces with a 2, 3, or 4 kicker, and four 2s, 3s, or 4s with an ace, 2, 3, 4, or 5 kicker.
- Triple Double Bonus:
Offers larger payouts than Double Double Bonus for four aces with a 2, 3, or 4 kicker, and four 2s, 3s, or 4s with an ace, 2, 3, or 4 kicker.
- Deuces Wild:
All 2s are wild in this game. New hands include a royal flush with no deuces; four deuces; a royal flush without deuces; and a 5 of a kind.
- Deuces Wild Bonus:
Offers bonus payouts for four deuces with an ace; four deuces; five 2s, 3s, or 4s; and five 6s through Ks.
- Joker Poker:
This game includes a wild joker card, making for a 53 card deck. New hands include a royal flush with no joker; 5 of a kind; and a royal flush with a joker.
Triple Play Draw Poker Pay Table and Odds
As mentioned before, Triple Play Draw Poker’s minimum bet is 10 coins per hand (30 total). This creates some unusual payouts as you look through the pay tables
Here are some examples using the Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, and Double Bonus pay tables:

Hand | 10 coins | 20 coins | 25 coins | 30 coins | 40 coins |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Royal flush | 8,000 | 16,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 | 32,000 |
Straight flush | 500 | 1,000 | 1,250 | 1,500 | 2,000 |
4 of a kind | 250 | 500 | 625 | 750 | 1,000 |
Full house | 80 | 160 | 200 | 240 | 320 |
Flush | 50 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 200 |
Straight | 40 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 160 |
3 of a kind | 30 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 120 |
2 pairs | 20 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 80 |
Jacks or better | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
Hand | 10 coins | 20 coins | 25 coins | 30 coins | 40 coins |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural royal flush (w/o joker) | 8,000 | 16,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 | 32,000 |
5 of a kind | 2,000 | 4,000 | 5,000 | 6,000 | 8,000 |
Royal flush with joker | 1,000 | 2,000 | 2,250 | 3,000 | 4,000 |
Straight flush | 500 | 1,000 | 1,250 | 1,500 | 2,000 |
4 of a kind | 150 | 300 | 375 | 450 | 600 |
Full house | 70 | 140 | 175 | 210 | 280 |
Flush | 50 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 200 |
Straight | 30 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 120 |
3 of a kind | 20 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 80 |
2 pairs | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
Kings or better | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
Hand | 10 coins | 20 coins | 25 coins | 30 coins | 40 coins |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Royal flush | 8,000 | 16,000 | 20,000 | 24,000 | 32,000 |
Straight flush | 500 | 1,000 | 1,250 | 1,500 | 2,000 |
4 aces | 1,600 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,800 | 6,400 |
4 2s 4s | 800 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 3,200 |
4 5s Ks | 500 | 1,000 | 1,250 | 1,500 | 2,000 |
Full house | 90 | 180 | 225 | 270 | 360 |
Flush | 60 | 120 | 150 | 180 | 240 |
Straight | 40 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 160 |
3 of a kind | 30 | 60 | 75 | 90 | 120 |
2 pairs | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |
Jacks or better | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 40 |