Video Poker Machine for Sale: Home Buyer's Guide to IGT Game King and Multi-Game Poker Machines

When most people think about buying a slot machine for their home, they picture the classic spinning reel cabinet. But there is a second category of gaming machine that has quietly become one of our best sellers, and it has a following of its own: the video poker machine.

If you have ever sat down at a video poker terminal in Las Vegas or a tribal casino and found yourself preferring it to the slot floor, you already know the appeal. Video poker rewards decision-making. It gives you a hand of cards, lets you choose which to hold and which to discard, and pays out based on the final hand. The outcome is not purely random. Skill matters, even if only at the margins. That combination of strategy and entertainment makes it a very different machine to own at home.

After 34 years of selling gaming machines in Kingman, Arizona, we have shipped video poker machines to game rooms in all 50 states. This guide covers everything you need to know before you buy.

What Is a Video Poker Machine?

A video poker machine is a standalone gaming cabinet with a video screen instead of mechanical reels. Rather than displaying spinning symbols, it deals you five playing cards. You select which cards to hold and which to discard, the machine draws replacements, and it evaluates your final five-card hand against a paytable.

The most common game variant is Jacks or Better, where a pair of jacks or higher pays out. From there, games branch into Deuces Wild, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Play Poker, and dozens of other formats depending on the machine version.

Because the decisions you make during play affect the outcome, video poker has a mathematical skill component that traditional slot machines do not. Experienced players who memorize the correct hold strategy can reduce the house edge to under one percent on some variants. That is part of why the dedicated video poker community is so loyal to these machines.

The Dominant Brand: IGT Game King

If you are shopping for a home video poker machine, one name comes up in almost every conversation: IGT Game King. IGT (International Game Technology) built the Game King platform to be the industry standard for casino video poker, and it became so dominant that Game King machines are what most players mean when they say "video poker machine."

The Game King line has gone through several versions. Here is what you need to know about each.

IGT Game King 6.0 — 69 Games

The Game King 6.0 is a coinless machine with a ticket printer. It plays 69 games across poker, keno, and slot variants. This version uses a bill acceptor rather than a coin hopper, so payouts are handled via printed ticket rather than physical coins. For home use, this is often the preferred setup since there are no coins to manage.

IGT Game King 6.2 — 77 Games

The Game King 6.2 adds 77 games and features an LCD touchscreen monitor. The touchscreen interface makes game selection and gameplay smoother than the button-only earlier versions. This is a popular mid-tier choice that offers a wide game variety without the top-end price.

IGT Game King 6.4 — 113 Games

The 6.4 is the flagship version and the one we get the most requests for. It includes 113 games broken down as follows:

• 79 video poker games across all major variants and multi-hand formats
• 19 video keno games including Four Card Keno, Four Card Power Keno, Four Card Caveman Keno, and Four Card Cleopatra Keno
• 14 video slot games so you get reels alongside the poker

The 6.4 features a large 19-inch LCD touchscreen and accepts $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. Payouts are via the built-in ticket printer using the TITO (Ticket In, Ticket Out) system, the same cashless payout technology used in modern casinos. Bonus poker variants exclusive to the 6.4 include Pick-A-Pair Poker, Dice Fever Bonus Poker, Atomic Fever Poker, and Fast Fours Poker.

Video Poker vs. Traditional Slot Machines: Which Is Right for You?

This comes down to how you want to interact with the machine.

Choose a slot machine if: - You want the full spinning reel experience with lights, sounds, and bonus rounds - You prefer passive play where the machine does the work - You want a wider range of themed cabinet options - Multiple people will be sharing the machine for casual entertainment

Choose a video poker machine if: - You are a poker player and enjoy card-based decision making - You want a machine where strategy matters - You prefer longer session play with slower credit burn - You enjoy solo or low-key entertainment without the audiovisual intensity of modern slots

Both categories exist in our shop, and both can be configured for free play mode — no tokens or bills required. For a household where both styles appeal to different people, some buyers solve the problem by getting an IGT Game King 6.4, since it includes video slots alongside the poker and keno games.

What to Look for When Buying a Used Video Poker Machine

Bill Acceptor Condition

The bill acceptor is the most frequently serviced component on any gaming machine. Ask whether it has been tested and accepts all denominations cleanly. A hesitating or rejecting bill acceptor is a common and easily fixed issue, but you want to know about it before purchase.

Monitor Quality

Check whether the machine uses an original CRT monitor or has been upgraded to an LCD. CRTs can develop burn-in after years of casino use, particularly on fixed-position elements like the paytable display. An LCD replacement eliminates this issue. The Game King 6.2 and 6.4 include LCD monitors from the factory.

Software Version

The game version printed on the machine (6.0, 6.2, 6.4) tells you exactly how many games are loaded. Verify it matches what is advertised.

Ticket Printer

For coinless machines, the ticket printer needs to work. Test that it prints cleanly with no paper jams before the machine leaves our shop. Our refurbishment process includes testing all mechanical components before shipment.

Setting Up a Video Poker Machine at Home

Video poker machines have a smaller physical footprint than many full-size slot machine cabinets. Most Game King upright cabinets measure approximately 20 inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 64 to 68 inches tall. Slant-top versions, which angle the screen toward the seated player rather than standing upright, are lower in height and more suited to bar-stool play.

Power requirements are standard 110V household current. A dedicated circuit is not required for a single machine, but we recommend not running the machine on the same circuit as high-draw appliances.

For most buyers, video poker machines end up at a home bar, in a finished basement, or in a dedicated game room. The slant-top format pairs especially well with bar stools and a built-in counter.

Legal Considerations

Video poker machines sold for home use are deactivated for real-money payout. The machines operate in free play mode or with tokens that hold no cash value. This is the standard configuration for every machine we sell. The gameplay, sounds, and screen behavior are identical to what you would experience in a casino — only the connection to real monetary payouts is removed.

Ownership laws for video poker machines follow the same state-by-state framework as slot machines. In states that allow private slot machine ownership (with or without an age requirement for the machine), video poker machines are treated identically. Our published state-by-state legal guide covers every state.

Why Buy from a Specialty Dealer vs. eBay

Used video poker machines appear regularly on eBay and at estate auctions. Buying from a specialty dealer costs more for good reason.

What you get from a dealer: - Tested functionality across all components before shipment - A warranty covering parts and labor (we offer a one-year limited warranty) - Technical support after delivery - Professional LTL freight shipping with liftgate delivery to your home - A machine that has been cleaned, inspected, and configured for home use

What you risk with an auction or private sale: - Unknown service history - No warranty - Freight logistics managed by you - Possible missing components or non-functional bill acceptors or printers

For a machine you intend to play for years, the peace of mind from buying through a dealer is worth the difference.

Ready to Browse?

We regularly stock IGT Game King video poker machines in our Kingman, Arizona warehouse, alongside hundreds of traditional slot machine cabinets. Every machine ships with our one-year warranty and includes liftgate delivery to your door.

Browse available video poker machines and slot machines in our shop, or contact us to describe what you are looking for. We can tell you exactly what is in stock and find the right machine for your space and budget.

For more buying guidance, see our complete slot machine buyer's guide and our comparison of coin vs. coinless TITO machines.