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Double Bonus video poker: big pays for four of a kind

Double Bonus pays extra for four of a kind, especially four aces at 160 per coin. To pay for that, two pair pays only 1 to 1. The full-pay 10/7 version returns about 100.2% with perfect play.

Reviewed Oct 14, 2026

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Hand	10/7 full pay (per coin)	9/7/5 version
Royal flush	800	800
Four aces	160	160
Four 2s, 3s or 4s	80	80
Four 5s through kings	50	50
Straight flush	50	50
Full house	10	9
Flush	7	7
Straight	5	5
Three of a kind	3	3
Two pair	1	1
Jacks or better	1	1

Key numbers

Double Bonus in four numbers

160Four aces payPer coin

About 100.2%10/7 returnWith perfect play

1Two pair payDown from 2 in Jacks or Better

About 99.1%9/7/5 returnCommon lower version

In short

Key takeaways

Double Bonus moves money from two pair into four-of-a-kind bonuses.
Swings are bigger than Jacks or Better because so much return sits in quads.
Check the full house and flush pays: 10/7 is the best common table.
Strategy keeps more single aces and three aces than Jacks or Better.

Cheat sheet

Double Bonus hands

Glance the faces — compare in one second.

1Four aces
160 per coin — the big bonus
2Four 3s
80 per coin
3Two pair
Only 1 per coin

Double Bonus vs Jacks or Better

Feature	Jacks or Better 9/6	Double Bonus 10/7
Two pair	2	1
Four of a kind	25	50–160
Return	About 99.5%	About 100.2%
Volatility	Medium	High

Double Bonus pays more for quads and less for two pair.

Why the swings are big

About a third of the return comes from four-of-a-kind hands, which hit roughly once in 400 hands. Between them, the game pays less than Jacks or Better.

A bankroll that covers long dry runs is more important here than in lower-variance games.

Strategy differences from Jacks or Better

Hand	Jacks or Better	Double Bonus
Two pair	Hold both pairs	Hold both pairs (except aces up: hold aces)
Three aces + kicker	Hold three aces	Hold three aces only
Single ace + low pair	Hold pair	Hold pair
A-K unsuited	Hold both	Often hold ace only

Simplified; use a full strategy card for exact play.

Finding full pay

Look for 10 on the full house and 7 on the flush. Many casinos use 9/7/5 or worse. Each step down costs about 1% of return.

Full-pay versions are most common in Las Vegas locals casinos.

Sequence

Playing Double Bonus

Step 01
Check the pay table
10/7 is best.
Step 02
Bet five coins
For the 800 royal.
Step 03
Learn key holds
Aces matter more here.
Step 04
Use a strategy card
Most casinos allow them.
Step 05
Plan for swings
Bring a bigger bankroll.

Double Double Bonus

Double Double Bonus adds kicker bonuses, such as four aces with a 2, 3 or 4 paying 400 per coin. It is even more volatile.

Its common full-pay version returns about 100.1%.

Floor rules

Bonus terms

Know before you sit

Quads: Four of a kind.
Kicker: The fifth card in a four-of-a-kind hand.
10/7: Full house 10, flush 7 — the full-pay table.
Volatility: How much results swing.

Common mistakes

Playing short-pay versions: 9/7/5 costs about 1% more than 10/7.
Holding two pair with aces: Aces up is often better played as a pair of aces.
Underfunding: Big swings need more bankroll than Jacks or Better.
Using Jacks or Better strategy: Several key holds differ.

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01Basics

What is Double Bonus video poker?

A video poker game that pays bonuses for four of a kind, up to 160 per coin for four aces, while two pair pays only 1.

What is the best Double Bonus pay table?

10/7: full house 10 and flush 7. It returns about 100.2% with perfect play. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

How is it different from Jacks or Better?

Quads pay much more, two pair pays less, and the game swings harder. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

02Strategy

Should I hold aces up two pair?

In Double Bonus, holding the pair of aces alone is often better, because four aces pay 160.

Do I need a different strategy card?

Yes. Several holds differ from Jacks or Better, especially around aces. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

How often do quads hit?

About once every 400 hands on average. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

03Where to play

Where can I find 10/7 Double Bonus?

Mostly in Las Vegas locals casinos, often at lower denominations. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

Is Double Bonus offered online?

Many licensed online casinos offer it; check the pay table in the help screen. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

Is it good for beginners?

It is fine to play, but the swings are large. Jacks or Better is calmer. Details vary by game, so check the help screen first.

Sources

Wizard of Odds — Double Bonus Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Rules, odds and house edge
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Nevada Gaming Control Board · accessed Oct 14, 2026Approved games and gaming revenue reports
National Council on Problem Gambling — Help and resources Not from a registry (Reference source, not an official registry) · accessed Oct 14, 2026Free, confidential help: call or text 1-800-GAMBLER