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The consequences of following the wrong video poker strategy By Henry Tamburin A friend of mine asked me what the consequences would be if he used his core 9/6 Jacks or Better strategy, which he knows and plays well, on a different game. I answered him…and my response will be helpful to other players […]
When is it worth it to chase the big bonanza? How far do we go in our Ace chase? It varies from game to game 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, […]
How to rack up points and beat the competition By Jerry “Stickman” Stich A very fast player in a tournament that allows 20 minutes of play to determine a winner will only be able to play about 500 hands. While this may seem like a lot, keep in mind that a royal only appears once […]
Are you chasing the wrong jackpots? By David Stratton Why would you chase an 800-1 jackpot, when you can pursue a 7,000-1 prize with about the same chances of hitting it? Video keno has traditionally taken a back seat to video poker in Las Vegas casinos. One of the reasons is the keno machine’s […]
How to keep your records straight for the taxman By Henry Tamburin I bet you didn’t know that you’ve got a silent partner when you play video poker. His name is Uncle Sam. When you hit a jackpot that is $1,200 or more on a video poker machine (usually this means a royal flush), […]
Lower freebie rates for video poker players reflect payback realties By John Grochowski In the eyes of casino operators, not all players are created equal. Depending on what we play, how fast we play, how much money we put at risk and how often we return to do it all again, some of us […]
How many coins should you wager on single-hand video poker? by Henry Tamburin For some players it makes sense to play only one coin, with one important caveat. Players have the option of betting from one coin up to five coins in a single-hand video poker game. You’ll get the highest return when you play […]
The truth about Double Bonus poker—and how to become a better player by Henry Tamburin Don’t assume that all 9/6 games are good; it depends upon the game you’re playing. A case in point is Double Bonus. A 9/6 Double Bonus game is not full pay. Many players play Double Bonus poker, yet few […]
How much does the royal flush impact your game’s payback schedule? The answer might surprise you. By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Wins and losses do not come in a nice, steady stream. The edge of the game isn’t applied in a constant slope; instead, it’s a roller coaster ride. Most serious video poker players know how […]
Some video poker players say that after hitting a royal flush, you should switch machines. But what’s the smart play? By Henry Tamburin The RNG (Random Number Generator) doesn’t track the number of royals it gives to players. It randomly selects the cards on each hand, regardless of what cards it selected on previous hands. […]