Review · Card · macOS
Video Poker Live
Reviewed: 14 May 2026
macOS
Simple Game · 2018
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
24
Risk (RIS)
42
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.36 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
Video Poker Live offers a digital card game experience that can mildly engage players with elements of strategic thinking and probability. The game's focus on replicating real-world video poker machines might appeal to those interested in practicing or understanding the game mechanics without real monetary risk. The online features, such as sharing luck and live contests, introduce a minor social component.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.70 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.13 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The game heavily utilizes compulsion-loop design tactics common in casino-style games, such as variable rewards, frequent notifications, and endless play loops, which can encourage excessive engagement. The strong emphasis on 'BIG WIN' excitement, jackpots, and challenges to 'win millions of bonus chips' mimics gambling behavior and could normalize such patterns, even without real money involved. The presence of ads to gain free credits also introduces a risk of exposure to other content. While it explicitly states no 'real money gambling,' the experience is designed to be highly addictive and could potentially lead to problems for individuals prone to gambling-like behaviors.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
| R4.6 | Simulated Gambling | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.