Double Bonus Poker is a video poker variant available at 949t that uses a standard 52-card deck, rewards four-of-a-kind hands with boosted payouts, and gives you one draw to build the strongest five-card hand against a fixed paytable.
RULES AND ROUND FLOW
How Double Bonus Poker Works — From Deal to Payout
Double Bonus Poker is built on Jacks or Better but restructures the paytable to reward four-of-a-kind hands at three different premium rates. Four Aces pays the most, four 2s, 3s or 4s pay the next tier, and four 5s through Kings still beat standard poker paytables by a clear margin. That shift changes how you think about hold decisions from the very first deal.
A round starts when you place your bet and press Deal. You receive five cards face up. You then choose which cards to hold — tap them on mobile or click on desktop — and press Draw to replace the rest. Your final five-card hand is immediately measured against the paytable. Winning hands from a pair of Jacks upward pay out; anything lower returns nothing.
The entire round takes about ten seconds, and there is no waiting on other players or a live dealer. The strategic depth comes from the paytable asymmetry. Because Aces in a four-of-a-kind pay far more than fives, you sometimes break a strong two-pair hand to chase a low-card four-of-a-kind — a call you would never make in Jacks or Better.
Understanding where the bonus tiers sit is the first step toward reducing the house edge on this format.
Paytable Tiers
Four Aces, four 2s/3s/4s and four 5s-through-Kings each have their own bonus multiplier. Check the paytable before betting so you know exactly which four-of-a-kind is worth chasing in a given hand.
Hold and Draw Decision
After the initial deal, select the cards you want to keep. Unselected cards are discarded and replaced once. Your final hand locks in immediately after the draw — no second chances.
Minimum Qualifying Hand
A pair of Jacks or better is the lowest paying hand. Pairs below Jacks, busted straights and flushes all return nothing, so knowing when to break low pairs matters as much as chasing premiums.
Betting Structure
Stake per round is set before the deal. Playing maximum coins per hand activates the top Royal Flush multiplier, which is why most experienced players use max-coin bets as a default in video poker.
GAMEPLAY MECHANICS
Key Features Inside Double Bonus Poker
What separates Double Bonus Poker from other video poker formats is the deliberate tension it creates between safe holds and high-ceiling draws. You will face hands where holding two pair is statistically weaker than breaking one pair to chase Aces. That counter-intuitive pressure is the game's defining characteristic, and it rewards players who study the paytable before they sit down.
On mobile at 949t, the hold-and-draw interface is responsive — select cards with a single tap, and the Draw button is always within thumb reach. Players in Dhaka and Rangpur who switch between the browser and mobile mid-session keep the same hand history and balance without needing to log in again.
Ranked Four-of-a-Kind Bonuses
Three separate bonus tiers for four-of-a-kind mean Aces pay more than face cards, which pay more than low cards. This single rule reshapes optimal strategy compared to any standard video poker game.
Single-Hand Format
One hand per round keeps the game direct. No multi-hand variance to track — just your five cards, one draw and an immediate payout result against the fixed schedule shown on screen.
Max Coin Royal Flush Multiplier
Betting the maximum coins per hand unlocks the highest Royal Flush payout. It is a standard video poker mechanic worth activating: the gap between max and min-coin Royal Flush payouts is substantial.
Mobile-First Interface
Card hold selections register instantly on touchscreen. The paytable stays visible above the cards so you can reference winning hands mid-round without navigating away from your current deal.
GAME TRANSPARENCY
Double Bonus Poker at a Glance
Double Bonus Poker runs on a standard 52-card deck with no wild cards. The game's appeal sits in its paytable: four aces pays significantly more than four of any other rank, and four 2s, 3s or 4s also earn a premium above the standard four-of-a-kind rate. Full-pay versions typically return around 100.17% RTP with optimal strategy, though the paytable on any given platform determines the actual return.
Volatility is higher than standard Jacks or Better because big payouts are concentrated on rare premium quads.
Game Type
Video poker — single-hand format. Five cards dealt from a 52-card deck; no wild cards and no community cards.
Volatility
High. Payout distribution leans heavily on premium four-of-a-kind hands, so short sessions can swing sharply.
Supported Devices
Playable in your mobile browser on Android or iOS. No download needed — open 949t, find the game and start a hand.
Access Region
Available to eligible adults in Bangladesh. Age and local eligibility conditions apply; check your account status before playing.
IN-GAME HELP
Get Help With Double Bonus Poker
If a hand settles in a way you did not expect, or you want to confirm the paytable version you are playing, our support team can walk you through it. Reach us through live chat directly from the game screen or via the help section in your 949t account. We can also assist with hand history checks if a round did not complete as shown.
Paytable Queries
Ask support to confirm the exact payout rates for four aces, four 2–4s and standard quads on the version you are playing.
Round History
Your account's game history logs every Double Bonus Poker hand. Contact us if a completed round does not appear correctly.
Strategy Guidance
Not sure whether to break a pair chasing four aces? Support can point you to our Double Bonus Poker strategy reference in the help centre.
FAIR PLAY ASSURANCE
How We Keep Double Bonus Poker Fair
Every hand in Double Bonus Poker is determined by a certified random number generator. The deck is reshuffled virtually before each deal, so no card sequence carries over from a previous hand. The paytable displayed before you bet is the paytable applied to your result — there are no hidden adjustments mid-session.
Players in Dhaka and across Bangladesh can view their full hand history from the account dashboard at any time.
Certified RNG
Card draws use an audited random number generator. Each five-card deal is statistically independent from every previous hand.
Published Paytable
The payout schedule for every hand rank — from a pair of jacks to a royal flush — is shown before you place a bet.
Stake Limits
Minimum and maximum coin values are displayed in the game interface. Adjust bet size before each hand using the on-screen controls.
Responsible Play
Set session limits in your 949t account settings. If you need a break, self-exclusion options are available through account support. 18+ only.
POKER TERMS
Double Bonus Poker Glossary
Get familiar with the core terms you'll encounter in Double Bonus Poker. Each definition explains what the term means and how it affects your game.
- What is a paytable in Double Bonus Poker?
- The paytable is the payout schedule displayed on screen showing what you win for each poker hand. It lists combinations from high card up to royal flush, with each payout per coin bet. The paytable determines your expected return on every session.
- What does holding cards mean?
- After your first five cards deal, you select which cards to keep and which to discard. You hold strong cards like high pairs or three of a kind, then draw replacement cards to try to complete a winning combination. Holding the right cards is the key decision in the game.
- What is a four of a kind bonus?
- Double Bonus Poker pays enhanced odds for four of a kind hands depending on the rank of the cards. Four aces or four twos through fours pay higher bonuses than four fives through kings, rewarding rarer and more valuable combinations.Example: If you hold four aces and draw one more card, landing four aces pays a bonus multiplier on top of the base four of a kind payout.
- What is the draw in video poker?
- The draw is the second deal in each round. After you select which cards to hold, the game automatically replaces your discarded cards with new ones from the deck. The five cards you have after the draw determine your final hand and payout.
- What does RTP mean?
- RTP stands for Return to Player, the percentage of total wagered money the game returns to players over many hands. Higher RTP percentages mean better long-term returns for the player; Double Bonus Poker typically offers competitive RTP across different machine versions.
- What is a royal flush?
- A royal flush is the highest poker hand: ace, king, queen, jack and ten all of the same suit. It's the rarest combination and pays the maximum jackpot on the paytable. Double Bonus Poker usually offers a royal flush bonus for hitting this top hand.
HOW TO PLAY
Double Bonus Poker Questions Answered
Double Bonus Poker plays one hand at a time. You place your bet, receive five cards, choose which to hold, draw your replacements, and collect your payout if you hit a winning combination. The faster you decide, the more hands you can play.
How do I start a round of Double Bonus Poker?
Choose your coin value and number of coins to bet using the chip row above the game screen. Then click the Deal button to receive your first five cards. The game displays your hand and gives you time to select your holds.
Which cards should I hold in Double Bonus Poker?
Hold high pairs, three of a kind, and strong starting hands like four cards to a flush or straight. If you have no pair, hold high cards like ace and king. Strategy depends on the specific paytable and card values you're dealt.
How long do I have to make my hold selections?
You typically have 10 to 15 seconds after the first deal to select which cards to hold before the draw occurs automatically. Playing on mobile, you tap or swipe each card you want to keep; on desktop, you click them. The timer shows how much time remains.
What happens if I don't hit a winning hand?
If your final five cards don't match any combination on the paytable, your bet is lost and the round ends. You can place a new bet and deal another hand immediately. Most hands don't win, so bankroll management and realistic expectations are important.
Can I play Double Bonus Poker on my phone?
Yes, Double Bonus Poker is available on mobile through the 949t app and browser. The hold buttons adapt to your screen size, and you can play anytime on bKash, Nagad or Rocket deposits. Mobile games sync with your desktop lobby so your account balance stays current.
What's the difference between Double Bonus Poker and regular video poker?
Double Bonus Poker emphasizes four of a kind hands with enhanced payouts. Regular poker pays more evenly across all hands, while Double Bonus rewards you extra for landing four aces, four twos, threes, fours, or four fives through kings at boosted odds.