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On slots and video poker, anything can happen—and sometimes does by John Grochowski Whether you’re playing slots or video poker, all things are possible on all plays. The random number generator has a full complement of numbers available every time you hit the but-ton, so back-to-back jackpots, bonus rounds or royal flushes are possible. […]
Understanding the royal flush cycle By Henry Tamburin I received the following email me from a reader that I decided to make the topic of my column this month. Following your advice in a column I read in Strictly Slots, I’ve been playing 9/6 Jacks or Better for over a year but […]
Perfect basic strategy is a must for this high volatility game By Henry Tamburin Let me repeat this because it’s important: The volatility is very high. This means that if you are not lucky and don’t get a winning hand followed by another winning hand, your bankroll will head south very quickly. This greater […]
Thousands of hands played. Thousands more to go. By Jerry “Stickman” Stich I received an email recently from someone bemoaning the fact that he never had a royal flush even though he had played video poker for many years. His story went something like this: I play video poker a lot and I […]
Tips for playing video poker tournaments By Henry Tamburin What’s critical is not how much you win per round but rather ending up with more credits than your opponents have, even if it’s less credits than you started with. When you play video poker, it’s you against the casino. You use the best […]
In video poker betting, you get what you pay for By John Grochowski Betting fewer than five coins turns even the best video poker games into games that will pad the house’s bankroll, not yours. I’ve long suggested to fellow players that the #1 rule for a day in the casino is to […]
With a little luck, lesser Deuces version brings a bonanza by John Grochowski Jack is an old friend, a laid-back fellow who’s a big sports fan. Our biggest common bond is a passion for baseball, even though he’s a fan of the Chicago White Sox and my team is (sigh!) the Chicago Cubs. In […]
The differences between Class II and Class III video poker by Jerry “Stickman” Stich If you do all your video poker play in Nevada or New Jersey this article may not be for you. However, if you ever play at Indian casinos in other states, read on. Not all casino gaming is the same. […]
Can’t decide which version of video poker to play? Consider these favorites: JACKS OR BETTER: This is one of the least volatile video poker games. If you’re looking for an even-keel experience that will keep you in your seat for a while, this is your game. The key is the 2-for-1 payoff on two […]
Make your video poker experience better in 2014 2013 is now gone and 2014 is here. I hope that the old year was kind to you in the casinos. If it wasn’t, now is the time for putting the old year behind and looking forward to the coming year with renewed hope and resolve. […]