Jacks or Better Double or Nothing Video Poker

Do we know for sure that the double or nothing part of the game falls under the requirements that it be dealt from an honest deck? Since 'double or nothing' is not a real card game, isn't it possible that that payout part of that game is programmed like a slot machine with a house advantage rather than a 50/50 proposition?

That's an interesting point. I don't know for sure and I would assume that it's a fair deck but maybe not.

It's 50/50 in Nevada. These aren't cherries or plums that are coming up, they are cards, and ALL card games in Nevada must be dealt from a 52 card deck - plus joker if applicable.

But in some casinos, like racinos in New York, even the base game isn't required to have an honest deck. Thus they are able to offer, for example, 9/6 Jacks or Better game with a three or four percent house advantage.

I saw somebody hit for $800, doubled it all the way up to $3200, tried again and lost. Acted like she didn't give a rip, no big deal. I think alcohol was involved. This was years ago at Horseshoe in Tunica.

I don't have the stomach for it.