A method of conducting a video poker game is disclosed. The method
comprises offering players an option to draw cards a second time in
response to an initial hand meeting certain pre-established requirements.
For example, if an initial hand having five cards includes four cards to
a royal flush or straight flush, or three cards to a four of a kind, the
player may be provided with the second draw opportunity. The player may
also have to hold the pre-established cards. To participate in the second
draw opportunity the player places a second wager such that payouts are
provided from a second pay table wherein certain payouts are decreased
over those found in a pay table associated with one draw outcomes. In
some versions, the second draw opportunity is only provided to players
placing a first wager meeting or exceeding a minimum threshold value
(e.g., maximum coins or units).