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Jerry Stickman Gaming Guru - Page 19  Make the Most of Your VP Play10 September 2022
Video poker players enjoy the game for many reasons. They enjoy the fact that they have control over the outcome. They enjoy the higher returns usually afforded to them. Serious video poker players generally look for the best games they can find. They do this based on the game and the pay table. They also ... (read more)
Video Poker Is Not Live Poker3 September 2022
Since the introduction of the “Poker-matic” machine in 1970, video poker has grown to become wildly popular. The World Series of Poker, a live poker tournament, also started in 1970, has also drawn a huge audience. While there may be similarities between video poker and live poker, the two are distinctly different. ... (read more)
You Will Have Losing Streaks27 August 2022
Video poker games usually have the best return of any electronic casino game. In fact, it is possible to achieve a player favorable return in some cases. Video poker players tend to be aware of the returns of the games they play. When playing a game having a return approaching 100 percent and also getting slot club benefits that can push the return into positive territory. ... (read more)
Best Time to Play Video Poker20 August 2022
Many, perhaps most, casino gamblers hit a casino and immediately begin playing. There can be pitfalls doing this. Unless the trip to the casino is for a very short time – say an hour or so, it may be wise to consider when to play. During a stay at a casino, many gambling experts recommend trying to keep your schedule similar to your home schedule. ... (read more)
Video Poker Strategy Charts13 August 2022
Video poker players who want to obtain the best edge possible will practice the game at home on their computer or smartphone. This helps to train them to select the best possible hold for every hand. With practice many players play as high as 99 percent or more of their practice hands correctly. There are ... (read more)
Playing Different Denominations of Video Poker6 August 2022
In previous decades, video poker machines had one game and one denomination, for example, Jacks or Better at 25-cents per credit. In those days, play was straightforward. 1) Find a machine with the denomination that has your preferred game and suits your bankroll. 2) Verify the pay table is decent. ... (read more)
Consider Bonus Video Poker30 July 2022
Many novices and experienced video poker players prefer the game of Jacks or Better. This game has a low variance (meaning milder swings in the bankroll), and a relatively simple playing strategy. It was also traditionally easy to find and had a good return. Unfortunately, things have changed – especially after COVID-19 decimated the casinos' bottom line. ... (read more)
Low Rent Video Poker23 July 2022
Video poker is a very popular casino game. It tends to have a low house edge compared to slot machines. It is also the only slot-type game that gives the player all the information needed to determine that house edge. In addition, there are several apps and websites that show the exact playing strategy necessary to attain that low house edge. ... (read more)
Are Video Poker Machines Biased?16 July 2022
I have good friends who firmly believe that casinos rig video poker machines. They feel the casinos cheat by not giving a random game. They cite some of the following observations in support of their beliefs. Have you ever noticed when you are dealt three-of-a-kind that you almost never get the ... (read more)
Video Poker for You?9 July 2022
The very first video poker game was called Draw Poker. It wasn’t very popular, though. The game required a hand with two pairs or better to win anything. There were not enough winning combinations to seduce gamblers into playing the game. Then someone had the brilliant idea of offering an even money payout for a hand containing a pair of jacks or better. ... (read more)
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