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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 […]
By Jerry Stickman 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 […]
As traditional full-pay video poker continues to become more of a rare find, IGT’s specialty games provide a new haven By Frank Legato At G2E, /GT unveiled its latest specialty video poker game, Wheel of Fortune Video Poker. This exciting new addition lets players solve word puzzles inspired by the iconic TV game show […]
How jackpots work in the Deuces games By John Grochowski When video poker rocketed to popularity in the 1980s after its invention by Si Redd in the 1970s, a couple of things became apparent that still influence games today: Players will flock to video games that give them frequent paybacks and a good shot […]