Deuces Wild is played with a standard deck of cards. In Deuces Wild there are four deuces (2s) which are wild cards Due to the fact the player has the advantage of four deuce wild cards the lowest winning hand for payout is three of a kind. You will not get paid in the case of a pair or two pair hand. With the help of wild cards you will hit Full Houses and Flushes more often. In this video poker variation Five of a Kind is possible. In the case of Four of a Kind, which are deuces you get paid more that for Five of a kind. Deuces Wild Video Poker Tips Deuce is the only single card you can hold. Throw away a single ace or any high card. Don’t think that they will help you in forming a good hand. It will not help you as there is no such a winning hand as a high card. Never throw away a deuce! In the case of a shot at a natural royal you can do it. Again, don't think that holding a high card with a deuce adds any value; it only hurts. Never hold two pair. You must discard one pair (it doesn't matter which) and draw three. As a rule, you don't want to play a machine that has less than a five-for-one payout on four of a kind. Internet Stud Poker High Cards.