Poker saw a massive increase in popularity at the start of the current century courtesy of a plethora of TV shows and films such as Rounders.

But the game has been around for well over a hundred years and the bars in Las Vegas fabled hotels and casinos have been dressed with video poker games for the best part of 40 years.

There's nothing better: The thrill and excitement of Vegas, a cocktail in hand, one of the best known and best loved card games of all live before your eyes and at your fingertips.

Thankfully, in this modern era, you no longer need to fly to Nevada to play video poker. Thanks to Guts Casino, where you can play for free or real money, you can enjoy All American Video Poker from the comfort of your own home on your laptop and PC or on the go via your tablet or smart-phone.

There is no difference whatsoever between Guts all-American online video poker and the variety played in the colossal Stateside hotels:

All poker hands in all games are ranked in value, a Royal-Flush being the highest followed by a Straight-Flush, Four-of-a-Kind, Full-House, Flush, Straight, Three-of-a-Kind, Two-Pairs, Pair and High-Card following.

All-American video poker online is also a simple five-card-draw derivative of poker where any hand above a pair of Jacks is a winner. Play for five credits and get a Royal Flush .and a progressive jackpot prize is yours!

The ability to play 1, 2, 3, 4 or the max-bet 5-unit stakes gives players ample opportunity to devise strategies and asses risk. Risk assessment and bankroll management is key to any serious player's strategy and this game gives it to you in spades

That's the glory of Guts video poker games, no pressure, no demands and plenty of variety. Ready to take the risk?