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Video Poker for Beginners
Our beginner’s guide to Video Poker is an introduction into one of the most popular casino game.
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Video Poker Tools
Analyze and improve your game with the use of these free tools, calculators, and advice.
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Video Poker for Advanced Players
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Getting Started: Video Poker for Beginners
Introduction: How The Game Works
Video poker made its entry to the casino in the seventies; and is today one of the most popular forms of gambling. For the player who likes a game of skill, a low house edge, the possibility of large wins, and the anonymity of playing alone there is nothing else that can compare to video poker. The rules of video poker are simple; you play 1 to 5 coins, the machine give you five cards, you choose which to hold and which to discard, the machine replaces your discards and pays you off according to the value of your hand.
You may have heard the adage that the "house always has the advantage." Video poker is an exception to that rule. If you look for the most liberal pay tables, and play them properly, you can have a thin advantage. Some pay tables, which are slightly in the machine's favor, can return over 100%, if you factor in incentives such as cash back, free play, mailers, and other comps.

All about Video Poker with casino gambling expert Michael "Wizard of Odds" Shackleford
Video Poker for Advanced Players
Advanced Video Poker Topics
Analysis and advice for experienced players who have mastered basic strategy, and are looking to add an extra edge to their game.

Video Poker Strategy Calculator
Let me determine the correct basic strategy for you, under just about any set of rules, using my strategy calculator.

Video Poker Analyzer
This web based tool will analyze any pay table for many types of video poker games.

Video Poker Hand Analyzer
Want to analyze a particular hand in all the popular types of video poker? simply use this tool.
Video Poker Free Games
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We have taken great strides in creating an algorithm that helps determine the best video poker bonuses for players to take advantage of online. This bonus table takes into account several factors, including wagering requirements, the amount offered, whether the casino is reputable or not, and more. Based on these criteria, we feel the best video poker bonuses are below.
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Video Poker Tools
Analyze and improve your game with the use of these free tools, calculators, and advice.
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Free Video Poker Trainer
Practice over a dozen video poker games on my new and improved video poker game, available in single-hand and multi-play.
Books - Wizard Reviewed

Million Dollar Video Poker
by Bob Dancer
Dancer milked video poker for all it was worth and this is the story of how he did it, from a bankroll of a few thousand to over a million. Video poker today is not as lucrative as it was in the nineties but it is still informative and an enjoyable read.
Videos
Video Poker - FAQ
Hello Professor, would it be possible for you to provide an optimal strategy... - Jan
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While playing triple-play should any of your strategies change? Example: 4... - Ray and Katherine
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Online Video Poker Software
Analysis of some online Video Poker Software.
Video Poker News
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This video is the second in the three-part series on programming video poker.
Programming Video Poker Code
This page contains the C++ code developed in my page on programming video poker.
Programming Video Poker
In this video, Mike show you how to code a video poker analysis in C++.
Full House Plus Wheel Poker
The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Full House Plus Wheel Poker.
Bonus Poker
The Wizard analyzes the most common Bonus Poker pay tables for video poker.
Triple Play Keno Draw Poker
The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Triple Play Keno Draw Poker.
Additional Video Poker Articles
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Video Poker Basics
Introduction Video poker made its entry to the casino in the seventies; and...
Jacks or Better optimal strategy
The following strategy is for full pay Jacks or Better video poker.
Programming Video Poker Code
Here I present the C++ code developed in my video on Programming Video Poker.