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When to play and when to walk away Jerry Stich Almost everyone who plays video poker has some sort of money management techniques. By this I mean that they have some idea before they play about when they are going to stop playing based on where their bankroll stands. One of the most basic (and […]
Debunking common video poker myths By Henry Tamburin Video poker has its share of myths and misconceptions. Many players mistakenly believe in them which hinder their progress toward becoming a winning player; therefore, my goal this month is to dispel these myths. Casinos can change the odds of hitting jackpots on video poker machines Many […]
How jackpots work in the Deuces games By John Grochowski When video poker rocketed to popularity in the 1980s after its invention by Si Redd in the 1970s, a couple of things became apparent that still influence games today. ■ Players will flock to video games that give them frequent paybacks and a good shot […]
Every game has its own turning points on hands with royal potential By John Grochowski There’s nothing like a royal flush to make a video poker player’s day. On a quarter machine it’s a $1,000 payoff if you bet five coins, and it’s a grand experience. I remember every detail of my first royal. My […]
Making sense of different Deuces Wild games By Henry Tamburin AStrictly Slots reader sent me an email about several different deuces wild games that he saw at his favorite casino, and wanted to know which one is the best to play. There are, for sure, a plethora of different deuces wild games; some are […]
Some video poker players say that after hitting a royal flush you should switch machines. But what’s the smart play? By Henry Tamburin Here’s an email I received from a reader… “Please settle a dispute I’m having with my husband. I hit a royal flush, and after I received my hand pay, I continued to […]
Multipliers, volatility and timing in video poker By John Grochowski One fundamental difference between slot players and video poker players comes in the willingness, even eagerness, to try something new. Slot machines, especially on video, come and go as players try out all the features and bonuses, have fun with the entertainment value for a […]
How to play some tricky video poker hands By Henry Tamburin Often times when you play video poker, the cards you should hold is a no brainer. Sometimes however, a hand pops up on your screen that makes you think, “should I hold these cards or those cards.” Here are a few of these “tricky” […]
Can mistakes in strategy delay a royal flush? By Jerry Stich Last month I wrote about my long term absence of a royal flush. As of the writing of that article I had gone over 166,000 hands without a royal flush. I am sure I am not alone in this type of situation. Many […]
How far do we go in our Ace chase? It varies from game to game By John Grochowski In any video poker game, the “expert” strategy changes with the pay table. Do flushes pay 5-for-1, 6-for-1 or 7-for-1? Do you get 2-for-1 on two pair, or 1-for-1, with enhancements elsewhere on the pay table? […]