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Originally Published: November 15, 2010, 09:11 AM

Video Poker tips

Posted By Diego | Other News | November 15, 2010, 09:11 AM |


Video poker is a slot with a difference; it is a slot where the skilled player can win. However there are a number of misunderstandings regarding this game that can get in the way of winning, so here are a few tips that should help protect you from the usual blunders.
Hot Video Poker or Machines: There is no such thing as a hot video poker machine. Some players waste hours and money trying to discover machines that might be considered as hot because it has been some time since they dealt out a top scoring hand. If you are chasing, say, a royal flush, then there is just as much chance of the hand appearing immediately after the previous royal flush as there is if there had not been one for two million hands.
Loose and Tight Machines: The concept of loose and tight machines relates to the above comments on hot machines. It is important to understand that there is no such thing as a loose machine or a tight one. Every machine is controlled by a random number generator and the random number generators are carefully regulated and controlled. They are audited by external authorities in order to ensure that they really do deal random hands.
All Video Poker Games are not the same: Although we have already pointed out that there is no such thing as a hot machine nor are there loose and tight ones, all video poker games are not the same and some have much more favourable odds in the player’s favour than others. There are a large number of video poker variants with different payouts, bonuses, doubles and other features which all make a substantial difference to the house edge. Game selection is very important if you want to maximise your chances of winning.
Don’t just play as if you were playing poker: A temptation of Video Poker is to think that you know intuitively the best way to play the game; after all it is just like poker. In fact it is likely that you don’t, as the differences described above between the different game variants have a very significant impact on ideal video poker strategy. You will always get the best results if you do a little research on the best way to play any specific variant.

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