Video Poker: Aces and Eights

Aces and Eights is a game, well designed by the giants in online gaming software, Microgaming.

The game dates way back to the cowboy era. In 1876 a man called Wild Billy Hickok, was killed while playing a game of poker.

That’s where the name “Dead Man`s Hand” came from. When Wild Billy Hickok was assassinated he held two Aces and two Eights in his hand. Pairs are the lowest paid hand in this game of poker.

The highest payout is when you achieve a Royal Flush. There is also some other well paying hand like different types of four of a kind.

This game is an excellent game for beginners.