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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.
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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.
Ask The Wizard
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
My wife and I play Aces and Faces in Tunica, MS, on a regular basis. - Vance & Ashley Dennis
Do you have a book on various versions of video poker, or can you recommend a... - Anonymous
While playing triple-play should any of your strategies change? Example: 4... - Ray and Katherine
I know that in video poker, the cards are selected at random -- but are they... - Anonymous
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Online Video Poker Software
Analysis of some online Video Poker Software.
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View AllProgramming Video Poker Code -- Part 2
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.
Video Poker Articles
View AllVideo Poker Appendix 3 Answers
Question 1 Q1: What is the standard deviation of one hand of 1-play jacks or...
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.
Video Poker Speed Records
The Wizard's records for the world's fastest video poker players.
Pros and Cons of Using Double up Option in Playing Video Poker Online
If there’s to name one of the most widely discussed features, then...
Video Poker Wizard
Announcement I'm happy to announce that as of Oct.
My Methodology for Video Poker Analysis
One question I get asked from time to time is how I got my video poker program...
My methodology for video poker analysis
One question I get asked from time to time is how I got my video poker program...
Ultimate X Bonus Streak -- Jacks or Better Strategy
Below you will find single strategies for the Jacks or Better game in Ultimate...
Most Popular Video Poker Games and Pay Tables
The Wizard lists the most popular video poker games and pay tables for skilled...
Vulturing Ultimate X Bonus Streak
The Wizard explains how many multipliers should be left by the previous player...
Super Times Pay Wheel Poker
The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Super Times Pay Wheel...
Value of First Card in Video Poker
The Wizard analyzes the expected value in video poker according to the first...
9/5 Jacks or Better strategy
The following video poker strategy is for 9/5 Jacks or Better.
8/6 Jacks or Better strategy
The following video poker strategy is for 8/6 Jacks or Better.
Deuces Wild video poker strategy
The following strategy is based on the "full pay" deuces wild paytable below.
Video Poker Summary Tables
Jacks or Better Royal...
Joker Poker (German Rules)
Content from this page has been moved to American Poker.
17/7/5 Joker Poker 10-play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of...
9/6 Jacks or Better for Quick Quads
The following strategy is for 9/6 Jacks or Better Quick Quads.
9/6 Double Double Bonus for Quick Quads
The following strategy is for 9/6 Double Double Bonus Quick Quads.
American Poker Gold
Introduction My analysis of American Poker Gold has been...
9/6/5 Double Bonus Poker 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of 9/6/5...
8/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of 8/6...
Video Poker Quiz
The following quiz is based on full pay jacks or better video poker.
Bonus Expected Values in Video Poker
Introduction Since the beginning, bonuses have been the order of the day...
Deuces Wild Appendix 1
Normally, in full pay deuces wild video poker when the player has the choice of...
Simulation Results of n-Play Video Poker
The following table shows the results of eight simulations, for the gross win...
Super Aces Bonus Video Poker Strategy
The following strategy is the optimal strategy for 8/5 Super Aces Bonus Poker,...
8/5 Triple Bonus for Quick Quads
The following strategy is for 8/5 Triple Bonus Quick Quads.
9/7 Double Bonus for Quick Quads
The following strategy is for 9/7 Double Bonus Quick Quads.
8/5 Bonus Poker for Quick Quads
The following strategy is for 8/5 Bonus Poker Quick Quads.
San Diego Video Poker Survey
Introduction Between November 30 and December 1, 2008, I visited the...
Full-Pay Deuces Wild Appendix 5
Normally in full pay deuces wild video poker when the player has the choice of...
Opponent Poker
Introduction Opponent Poker is a video poker variation I noticed at the Red...
Jacks or Better: Intermediate Strategy
The following strategy is my "intermediate strategy" for jacks or better video...
Standard Deviation for Multihand Video Poker
This article indicates the covariance between hands in multi-play video poker...
Double Double Bonus
The following video poker strategy is for 9/6 Double Double Bonus.
Simple Strategy for Deuces Wild Video Poker
The following strategy is my "simple strategy" for deuces wild video poker.
Bonus Poker
Introduction This page shows my strategy for 8/5 Bonus Poker.
Jacks or Better Simple
The following strategy is my "simple strategy" for jacks or better video poker.
7/5 Bonus Poker 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of 7/5...
Double Bonus
Introduction This page shows my strategy for 10/7 Double Bonus Poker.
9/6 Double Double Bonus 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of 9-6...
'Not So Ugly Ducks' Deuces Wild Strategy
This section contains my intermediate strategy for the "Not So Ugly Ducks"...
Video Poker: Bankroll Size vs. Risk of Ruin
This appendix addresses the question of bankroll size Vs.
100% Rebate on Video Poker Losses
Introduction In the year prior to the writing of this page, I've known of...
8/6 Jacks or Better 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy
Introduction This page shows my strategy for the 10-hand version of 8/6...
Taxable Return from Video Poker
Changes in the tax law, effective in 2018, make it much more difficult to...
Ultimate X Poker Bonus Streak -- Example
This page shows ten consecutive hands to illustrate the rules of Ultimate X...
Dream Card Controversy
There has been some debate about whether the best card is offered...
Royal Deal
The Wizard analyzes Royal Deal poker.
9/4/4 Bonus Deuces Wild strategy
The following video poker strategy is for 9/4/4 Bonus Deuces Wild.
Effect of Strategy Mismatches in Video Poker
This has probably happened to many video poker players: you know one or two...