In Joker Poker video poker game you will be dealt five cards. The presence of the Joker therefore means that you will be playing with a 53-card deck rather than the standard 52 cards that most online video poker games require. This simply means that you can use the Joker to replace any other card on the deck for a winning hand. Joker Poker, also referred to as Joker Wild, is a Jacks or Better video poker variation with the Joker acting as a wild.