RocketPlay Poker — Video Poker, Casino Hold'em and Texas Hold'em
We offer three distinct poker formats at RocketPlay: video poker played solo against the RNG, table poker variants like Casino Hold’em and Texas Hold’em, and live dealer games with real cards and real-time action. RocketPlay poker sits inside a library of 9,000+ games, so you can move between formats without leaving the lobby. All formats run in AUD, and you can start with a deposit from AU$35.
RocketPlay Casino Poker — Play Solo Against the Machine
Video poker is the closest thing to pure card play without a dealer. You’re dealt five cards, choose which to hold, draw replacements, and get paid based on the final hand — standard rankings apply, starting from Jacks or Better.
Our catalogue covers multiple variants supplied by providers including VoltEnt and BGaming. The table below shows what’s in the mix and what to expect from each title.
| Game | Key Rule | Provider | Royal Flush Payout |
| Jacks or Better | Minimum winning hand: pair of Jacks | VoltEnt | 800x stake |
| Bonus Poker | Higher payouts for four Aces | VoltEnt | 800x stake |
| Joker Poker | Wild joker added to the deck | BGaming | 800x stake |
| Magic Poker | Multi-hand format, up to 5 hands | VoltEnt | 800x stake |
Rocket Play casino real money games span pokies, table games, live casino, and poker — this section covers the library specifically.
RocketPlay Poker — Casino Hold’em and Texas Hold’em
RNG casino poker lets you play table poker formats against the house rather than other players. No waiting for a seat, no bluffing — just you, the cards, and a fixed pay table.
We stock three main RNG table variants. Here’s what each one involves:
- Casino Hold’em — You and the dealer each build a five-card hand from two hole cards and five community cards. You win if your hand beats the dealer’s.
- Ultimate Texas Hold’em — You can raise before the flop, on the flop, or on the turn, giving you more control over how much you commit per hand.
- Texas Hold’em Multiplayer — Seat-based format where you play against other real players, not the house. Blinds, raises, and folds work exactly as they do in a live poker room.
Providers covering these titles in our RocketPlay Casino games library include Betsoft, Pragmatic Play, and Playtech, all licensed and audited studios operating across regulated markets.
RocketPlay Casino Games — Live Poker Options
Live poker at RocketPlay runs on real cards dealt by a human dealer, streamed to your screen in real time. You see every shuffle, every card face, and the action unfolds exactly as it would at a physical table.
Our live poker titles come from ImagineLive, Betgames, and Vegas Live — all confirmed live providers in our catalogue. Here are the key titles:
- Casino Hold’em (ImagineLive) — Standard Casino Hold’em format with a live dealer, side bet options, and a real-time chat window.
- 6+ Poker (Betgames) — Shortened deck format (sixes and above only), which significantly increases the frequency of strong hands.
- Bet on Poker (Betgames) — You bet on the outcome between two competing hands rather than playing one yourself. Good option when you want action without making strategic decisions.
- Texas Hold’em Multiplayer (Vegas Live) — Live multi-player Texas Hold’em with a real dealer managing the table.
Each title streams at consistent quality, and you can access all of them from the live section of the lobby without a separate login or account.
RocketPlay Poker — Video Poker Strategy Basics
Video poker has a known optimal strategy for every hand combination, which separates it from pokies where no decision affects the outcome. Getting the holds right matters — playing suboptimally on Jacks or Better, for example, can drop your return rate noticeably.
The table below covers the most common decision points you’ll face in standard Jacks or Better video poker.
| Starting Hand | Optimal Action | Why |
| Pair of Jacks or better | Hold the pair, discard the rest | Guaranteed minimum payout; don’t chase a flush with a paying pair |
| Four to a royal flush | Break a low pair to chase the royal | Royal flush pays 800x; the math favours the draw |
| Four to a straight flush | Hold all four, draw one | Straight flush pays well; worth the single-card draw |
| Three to a royal flush | Hold the three, draw two | High upside justifies breaking a non-paying hand |
| Low pair (2s through 10s) | Hold the pair, discard three | A pair of Jacks or better is the base target; keep what gets you there |
| Nothing useful | Hold the highest-value card(s), redraw | Reduces variance slightly; no strong alternative hold available |
Rocket Play casino pokies cover the full slots library — poker players sometimes explore jackpot pokies for a different kind of win between sessions.
RocketPlay Casino Poker — Bonus Wagering for Poker Games
If you’re playing with a bonus balance, the wagering rules matter. Most casino poker variants — including Casino Hold’em, Texas Hold’em, and video poker — contribute 0% toward clearing a bonus wager requirement.
That means a welcome bonus balance won’t reduce by playing poker. You’ll need to wager on pokies or other eligible games to meet the x40 requirement before winnings become withdrawable. It’s worth checking the promotions terms before mixing poker with bonus funds.
RocketPlay blackjack real money covers blackjack variants in our catalogue — a card game format with similar table feel to casino poker, and blackjack contribution rates toward wagering differ by variant.
RocketPlay Games — Poker on Mobile
All formats — video poker, RNG tables, and live dealer titles — run on our PWA (Progressive Web App). No download is needed; you access everything through Safari or Chrome and add the app to your home screen in a few taps.
A few things worth knowing before you play on mobile:
- Video poker suits portrait mode well — card grids fit cleanly on standard phone screens.
- Live tables (Casino Hold’em, 6+ Poker) play best in landscape mode where the table layout has more room.
- Check hand rankings before your first session if you’re new to a variant — the hand ranking guide sits in the game info panel.
- Demo mode is available for video poker titles, so you can practise holds and draws before committing real AUD.
RocketPlay live casino games cover the full live poker range — Casino Hold’em and Bet on Poker with real dealers, plus live baccarat, blackjack, and roulette.
RocketPlay Poker — Deal Your Hand
Video poker, casino Hold’em, and live dealer poker are all available in the one lobby, running in AUD with no currency conversion. Our RocketPlay Casino library pulls from 108 providers, and the live tables run around the clock. Whether you’re grinding video hands for optimal return or sitting at a live Casino Hold’em table, all real-money play goes through the same account and the same cashier.
RocketPlay casino slot providers covers which studios supply the games — Betgames and Vegas Live for live formats, VoltEnt for video titles. Register to start playing poker in AUD at RocketPlay.
FAQ
Does poker count toward my bonus wagering requirement?
No. Casino poker variants and video poker contribute 0% toward bonus wagering. To clear a bonus, you need to play on eligible games such as pokies, which count toward the x40 wagering requirement.
Can I play live poker on my phone?
Yes. Live poker tables are fully accessible through our PWA on Safari and Chrome. Landscape mode works best for live Casino Hold’em — the table layout fits the wider screen orientation more comfortably.
What is Casino Hold'em?
Casino Hold’em is a poker variant where you play against the dealer, not other players. Both hands are built from two hole cards and five community cards. You win if your five-card hand beats the dealer’s qualifying hand.
