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What are your true odds of hitting a royal flush? By Henry Tamburin Video poker players are forever hoping their next hand will yield a royal flush, because the payoff for a five-coin bet is an immediate 4,000 coins. A Strictly Slots reader sent a question about the player’s chance of hitting a royal […]
What you need to know before you play By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Here at Strictly Slots magazine, we receive a steady stream of letters from readers asking about all aspects of slot play—from game mechanics to payout structures. Recently, one reader wrote in seeking clarity on the classification of slot machines, particularly how those […]
Why your royal flush could take longer than you think By John Grochowski It’s not uncommon for players to feel like they’ve been cheated—that is, that games are somehow rigged to work against them. And video poker is no exception. The proof they offer? The length of time it takes to get a royal […]
Video poker denominations and max bets on slots are squeezing out mid-market players By Frank Legato A lot of middle-market players have been griping lately about high room rates and parking rates on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as lounge and entertainment pricing, fine dining and other factors catering to the high-end player. […]
Separating fact from fiction at the machines By John Grochowski With almost all things that have been with us for a while, myths develop. Some myths are based on fact, others are based on the way the human mind thinks the facts should be. Video poker myths have been around since shortly after the […]
Where to play, where to avoid, and how to win big! By John Mehaffey Las Vegas is home to some of the best video poker games in the world. It offers several pay tables that return over 100% with perfect play and five coins wagered. The options include full-pay Joker Poker, Double Bonus, Loose […]
There are many choices involved in playing video poker, beginning with the type of game that you play. Some games are basic and offer few big payoffs. Others have several large payoffs, with accompanying reduced payoffs for lesser hands. Each of these games can require a different level of bankroll. How much different? Well, […]
Players reveal how they choose the best machines By Frank Scoblete People work hard to earn their money. In fact, as my son says, “It’s called work because it is work.” With the exception of some high rollers who might be so rich that spending amazing amounts causes them no pain, the rest of […]
Why slots and video poker paybacks don’t always feel like wins By John Grochowski If you’re a video slot player, no doubt you’ve sometimes thought it’s not a real win if your payback is less than your wager. Video poker players have similar thoughts about high pairs that just get their bets back with […]
Being on the plus side of volatility By John Grochowski One fundamental difference between slot players and video poker players comes in the willingness, even eagerness, to try something new. Slot machines, especially on video, come and go as players try out all the features and bonuses, have fun with the entertainment value for […]