53 cards are used in Joker Poker Video Poker. They are 52-card standard deck and one Joker. The Joker acts a Wild card that can replace any card to give you the best possible hand. With a Joked Five of a Kind becomes available. The main benefits come because you'll find it easier to make more straights and flushes. A pair of Kings is the lowest winning hand with 1 coin payout. There are other variations of this video poker game with Joker Wild Aces or Better and also Joker Wild Two Pair or Better. American Poker Two Pair.