All American is an online video poker game created by the casino software developer Playtech. Founded in 1999, Playtech is a casino software provider that is based in the Isle of Man, UK. Playtech has created a large portfolio of online slots, online casino games and online sports betting products, as well as live casino games and more.
The company has been credited with creating the very first global online bingo network and the first live online casino games. Other Playtech achievements include the creation of poker networks, live TV sports betting platforms, and many more iGaming innovations.
All American Basics, Graphics and Design
All American video poker is available at many online casinos which stock Playtech casino games. The game is played between the player and the dealer using a standard deck of 52 playing cards, without progressive jackpots and Jokers.
With a classic video poker design, Playtech have adhered to the All American theme of this game by incorporating traditional American-style graphics. The interface of the game is various shades of red, white and blue, and the Statue of Liberty, eagles, and stars and stripes can be seen in the background.
How to Play All American Poker
To begin a game of All American video poker, a player must first place their bet. All American contains fully adjustable bet limits, beginning at a minimum of 0.10. Once a bet has been placed, the dealer will deal a hand of 5 cards to begin with.
The player can hold as many cards as they like while they build the strongest poker hand possible, and any remaining cards will be discarded and replaced with new cards from the original deck.
All American Rules and Payouts
All American video poker is based on similar rules and game play as Jacks or Better. However, a major difference is in the poker hands that qualify players for a payout. In All American, players will only be paid for specific combinations that are unique to this game. These combinations include a Two Pair, a Three of a Kind, a Flush, a Straight, a Full House, a Straight Flush, or a Royal Flush.
All American video poker offers players a top jackpot of 4,000 coins, which can be won by beating the dealer. A Royal Flush, Jacks or Better, and a Three of a kind will award a standard payout, while a Full House and Two Pair offer a lower payout. Revealing a Straight Flush, a Straight, and a Flush will award players a higher payout.
Poker Strategy and Gamble Feature
As is the case with most online poker games, players can use basic video poker strategy to increase their chances of winning in All American video poker. However, the strategy used will be slightly different to that of another video poker game like Jacks or Better.
Once a player has won a hand in All American, they will also be given the chance to double their winnings. This can be done in a classic Gamble feature, which allows players to place a double-or-nothing bet using their most recent win.