53 cards are used in Joker Poker Video Poker. They are 52-card standard deck and one Joker. The Joker acts like a wild card. It can substitute any other card to complete a good hand. Five of a Kind becomes available with a Joker. The main advantage is more chances of making 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. Internet Stud Poker Variations.