Video Poker Strategy
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Video Poker is a gambling favorite. Perhaps this is because it combines luck and
strategy to form a game that has all the fun of slots and poker. The good news
is that when you play video poker, you actually have more chance of winning
than you do with a slot machine. You have some control over your gaming
experience, and it helps to have a video poker strategy.
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How to Develop a Video Poker Game Plan
If you are trying to develop a video poker strategy, you need to be realistic.
Realize that much of your gaming experience is in fact governed by luck.
Numbers are randomly generated by a RNG (random number generator) that is
activated each time you signal the machine to deal. The RNG provides the
machine with a number that correlates with a card combination to display as
well as backup cards. The same probabilities apply to a regular poker game. The
odds of a royal flush are 1 in every 649,740 hands.
Beyond Luck: Video Poker Strategy
With slot machines, what you are dealt is what you get. In video poker, you are
allowed to discard. The thing to remember is that you should discard in a way
that affords you the highest expectation of a win. Using this video poker
strategy will give you the best winning chances in the long run. Sometimes, you
actually have to risk some money and play maximum credits to profit.
Video Poker Do’s and Don’ts
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DON’T rush through your game, mindlessly pushing buttons. Take your time. Make
good decisions. No other players are waiting on you.
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DO play hunches. If you have a feeling something might happen, go with it. But
realize that you may be wrong. Don’t risk everything on hunches.
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DON’T assume that you need to change machines because yours is not dealing any
good hands. Remember that the numbers are random. The machine has no memory. It
could “hit” at any time, regardless of the prior hands.
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DO know your pay tables. This can help you increase your wins.
By Amber Foreman
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