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The house makes money in video poker because it shorts the player on every win. For example, hands such as a full house return a pittance instead of a good payoff. Yet, there are ample opportunities for a player to win at video poker if he or she abides by some simple prudent rules. I’ve adopted these rules as they apply to the game of video poker whether the game is played in the casinos on the strip in
- Play within your pre-set budget. I am a proponent of cutting your losses to play another day. Part of this philosophy is staying within a set of betting parameters which prevents unsupported losses.
- Get off the cold machine. There is no documented evidence that proves that cold machines will eventually get hot. To my knowledge, that is nonsense. If a video poker machine shuts you out eight consecutive times, say goodbye to that machine and try your fortune on another one.
- Hone your poker skills. Make sure that you study the game of poker so that you have the ability to make prudent decisions during the game.
- Know how to manage your game. This includes when to shut the computer off, when to accelerate the number of coins you play and when to pull back on the bet in terms of money wagered.
If you follow these simple rules, your computer will always be your friend, and you’ll survive to play another round of video poker tomorrow.
Been playing video poker for 10+ years. Have noticed over the past couple of years that the machines are not hitting 4 of a kind as often as they used to. Other long time players saying the same thing. There’s got to be a reason, perhaps different shuffles, etc? I’m having a hard time believing random deals anymore!
Hi Dee,
i will check it.
thanks for sharing us.
Mike S.