DeepStake’s Helma Vilmi Uncovers Texas Joker’Em™: Where Poker Meets Slots

Texas Joker‘Em™ blends classic poker with online slots – how exactly does that fusion play out during gameplay?

A: Texas Joker’Em™ brings together the structured look of classic poker hands in the shape of a modern slot. While the base game taps into the familiarity of five-card draw, added slot-style features like wild Jokers, multipliers, and growing jackpots transform the gameplay into something entirely fresh that hasn’t been seen before. The result is a dynamic fusion that feels deeply satisfying.

What led you to create such a unique game that’s so out of the ordinary in comparison to your standard online slot?

A: We’ve been quietly building Texas Joker’Em™ for some time now. Whilst we were brainstorming innovative new game ideas, this idea kept resurfacing, and we could really see the game potential. There’s a clear gap in the market for poker-inspired slots, and it felt like the right time to bring something different to the table. This is a game with heart, and lots of aces.

Can you explain what happens when players find a Joker card, and what kind of rewards it might reveal?

A: The Joker is where things get interesting. If it lands, it acts as a wild, initiating potential winning combinations and unlocking added game features. Jokers can reveal multipliers (up to 10x), jackpots, and even cash values, all of which are collectable if the Joker completes a winning combo. It’s a playful spin on the cash collect mechanic that has become so popular in land-based and online slots over the years.

There’s a unique bonus feature triggered by Aces. What can players expect when that kicks in?

A: We didn’t want a “seen-it-all-before” bonus round, we wanted to turn up the heat. Once the Aces activate the bonus, you’re in for a dynamic experience, and one that’s different each time. There are five unique enhancements that may potentially modify the free spins: added Jokers, an extra third card, more spins, boosted jackpot chances, and stacked cards. It doesn’t stop there though, these enhancements can possibly combine as well, turning the bonus into a true wild card experience.

Texas Joker‘Em™ includes four jackpots. How do players build towards them, and how can they potentially win one?

A: Jackpots build gradually through play. The player has the chance to boost one of the four jackpots by landing matching colour flame symbols on the stacked cards. If a jackpot appears on a Joker and that Joker features as part of a winning combination, there’s the potential for that jackpot to be awarded.

Texas Joker’Em™ features a number of engaging features and rewards. In your opinion, what type of player is this game designed to appeal to, and why?

A: This one’s for the curious and the seasoned players, the ones who love traditional slots but are looking for something fresh and innovative. The atmosphere of poker elevated by the pace of a feature-packed slot delivers a flush of variation. It’s a two-birds-one-stone experience, bringing together the best of both worlds.

Finally, what’s the one thing you think players will love most about Texas Joker‘Em™?

A: That sizzling casino combination. Whether the Joker flips over to reveal a jackpot or activate the bonus feature, Texas Joker’EmTM is engaging for players who are fans of the modern and the classic game experience. With twist upon twist, it's a reminder that casino can be evolved into something fresh and inspiring, and we're just getting started.