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Do you play a variety of video poker games? By Jerry “Stickman” Stich One of the reasons for the popularity of video poker is because it typically has a higher payback than slot machines—sometimes more than 100 percent for a skilled player. Regardless of which video poker game you play, achieving the long term […]
A look at some common video poker options By John Grochowski No matter how dedicated the video poker player, it’s all but impossible to memorize the ins and outs of strategy for every game and every pay table. If you’re going to flip back and forth among Jacks or Better, Double Bonus Poker, Double […]
Exploring a few of the common video poker misconceptions 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 […]
How much does the royal flush impact your game’s payback schedule? The answer might surprise you. By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Most serious video poker players know how much their favorite video poker machine pays with expert play. For example: Full pay (9/6: 9 for 1 for a full house, 6 for 1 for a […]
How fast should you play your video poker hands? By Jerry “Stickman” Stich Each video poker player has their own comfort level when it comes to how fast, or slow, to play their favorite game. Some set the speed of the machine on the slowest possible setting, hit the Deal button, study the cards […]
Aces offer video poker players a reason to play By John Grochowski Video poker games with enhanced payoffs on four Aces have been a video poker staple for more than two decades. Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Double Bonus Poker and beyond are among the most popular games around, […]
Tough decisions with a short bankroll By John Grochowski It’s easy to tell others there’s a right way and a wrong way to play video poker hands when it’s not their money at risk and not yours. I’m happy enough to tell 9-6 Double Double Bonus Poker players the average return is higher when […]
Think you’re an ace at video poker? See if you know how to match pay tables with the correct strategy By John Grochowski My friend Bill is a video poker enthusiast—one who remembers how exciting it was when he first realized the difference that strategy makes. “My wife and I were gearing up for […]
Choosing video poker over the slots By John Grochowski Karl is a video poker convert, a slot player who decided to give video poker a go when he learned of its higher payback percentages. Slot percentages vary by jurisdiction and individual casino, but the penny slots that are the most popular games tend to […]
Winning strategy for Multi-Strike Poker By John Grochowski Like any other player, I try many new games, but I also have a collection of old favorites. When I see the old favorites, I make some time for them even though they’re no longer the hottest of the hot. One of my old favorites is Multi-Strike […]