Video Poker originally came about in the mid 1970s, as that was the first time in history that it was commercially viable to pair a monitor with a central processing unit. The first Video Poker games were extremely basic, and hardly resemble the flashy games seen in the casinos of today. The first video poker game that was released was “Draw Poker” in 1979, which was produced by International Game… Continue reading
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You’ll know when you see one. In terms of physical shape and form, there are basically three types of Video Poker machines. All look the same in one respect… all look like small televisions encased in fancy metal boxes. The most common form is the upright model, and they are usually about 24 inches wide and 48 inches high.
Most are propped atop a platform which is about two… Continue reading
A microchip has a great impact on whether you will be a winner or loser. The manner in which you play your hands is also of importance, but it is the computer chip commonly referred to as the RNG (Random Number Generator) which provides the opportunity for you to either make the intelligent play or botch the attempt. To simplify, think of the Video Poker machine as a computer
Video Poker has a close history with slot machines. The first slot machines which were developed in 1891 Sittman and Pitt actually used playing 50 card symbols across 5 drums. The Jack and Ten of Spades were removed as this made it more difficult to complete poker hands such as straights, as these 2 cards made the maximum number of straights. Typically players would win drinks or cigars
Video poker is one of the few casino games where the player’s input has a major effect on the outcome of the game. Every time you push Deal you receive five new cards and have a total of thirty-two ways to play the hand. To be a successful video poker player, you have to make the best choice out of those thirty-two options as often as possible.
Since computers can mathematically… Continue reading
If you’ve never played video poker before it is important to learn the various hands you can make, and to realize how powerful each hand really is. The payouts for every video poker game depend on what hand you’re holding, so you need to know what each hand actually is. This article will go over each video poker hand you can make, and tell you where each hand fits in… Continue reading
Video Poker (and any other casino game for that matter) has a ton of terms and words that are meaningless to the everyday person. It is important to learn the lingo before you start playing so you don’t mess anything up or sound like an amateur. This glossary will teach you the most common terms used by video poker players so you can talk the talk while at the casino… Continue reading
Although video poker does require some human input, it is still one of the easiest casino games out there. Regardless if you’re playing online video poker or video poker at a land based casino, this article will teach you exactly how to play the game. We’ve broken this article down into two parts: online and live. Read both parts to learn how to play video poker regardless of your setting… Continue reading
Today’s casinos are packed with different types of casino games, so what makes video poker the preferred choice for smart casino players? There are several reasons why you should choose video poker over other games. The biggest draw of video poker is the low house edge and the possibility of finding games with a payout percentage of over 100% – one of the keys to winning.
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fferent video poker games are made by adjusting the jackpot categories and by how much you are paid for the various categories. Below is a brief description of some of the elements that makes each game unique and fun. There are many pay tables within each game family, but these are the highlights that are distinctive. The number of coins mentioned presumes you’re betting max bet, or 5
