What's New at the Wizard of Odds
2024
Jan 17
Programming Video Poker Code -- Part 2: This video is the second in the three-part series on programming video poker. In part one, I build the basic engine, which look 13.7 hours to run. In this video, I add short cuts to get the running time down to about 42 minutes.
2023
Dec 20
Programming Video Poker Code: This page contains the C++ code developed in my page on programming video poker.
Dec 20
Programming Video Poker: In this video, Mike show you how to code a video poker analysis in C++.
Aug 21
Full House Plus Wheel Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Full House Plus Wheel Poker.
Aug 15
Bonus Poker: The Wizard analyzes the most common Bonus Poker pay tables for video poker.
Jul 04
Triple Play Keno Draw Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Triple Play Keno Draw Poker.
Jun 28
Multipliers Rising Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Multipliers Rising Poker.
May 03
Most Popular Video Poker Games and Pay Tables: The Wizard lists the most popular video poker games and pay tables for skilled players.
Apr 11
Vulturing Ultimate X Bonus Streak: The Wizard explains how many multipliers should be left by the previous player to "vulture" Ultimate X Bonus Streak.
Jan 25
Fortune X Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Fortune X Video Poker.
Jan 23
Super Times Pay Wheel Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Super Times Pay Wheel Poker.
Jan 17
Poppin' Multipliers Poker: The Wizard analyzes and explains Poppin' Multipliers video poker.
Jan 13
Big City 4s: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Big City 4's
2021
Nov 26
Video Poker with Replacement: The Wizard explains and analyzes a video poker variant where discards are placed back in the deck before the draw.
Oct 20
Value of First Card in Video Poker: The Wizard analyzes the expected value in video poker according to the first card dealt on the deal.
Oct 08
Lucky Suit: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Lucky Suit Poker.
Aug 09
Draw Poker with Match Card: The Wizard explains and analyzes the game Draw Poker with Match Card.
Aug 01
Guaranteed Play Video Poker Appendix 1: Learn the best strategies and rules for the video poker game, Guaranteed Play, where you'll give yourself the best way to maximize your odds with the draw game.
May 05
Super Hot Roll: The Wizard explains the game Super Hot Roll.
Apr 09
Super Times Pay Super Stacks: The Wizard explains and analyzes Super Times Pay Super Stacks video poker.
Feb 23
Ultimate X Gold: The Wizard analyzes the video poker variant Ultimate X Gold
Feb 16
Mystery Bonus: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker game Mystery Bonus.
2020
Oct 21
Double Big Wheel Poker: The Wizard analyzes Double Big Wheel Poker
Oct 18
Reversible Royals: The Wizard analyzes Reversible Royals video poker.
Jun 15
Video Poker (Encrypted Version): The Wizard explains how video poker is played using an encrypted fair gaming process.
Mar 30
Jan 24
Suit Yourself: The Wizard explains and offers advice on the video poker game Suit Yourself.
Jan 06
Stack 'em High Poker: The Wizard introduces and analyzes the video poker variant Stack 'Em High Poker.
2019
Nov 12
Lucky 8's Wheel Poker: The Wizard introduces and analyzes the video poker variant Lucky 8's Wheel Poker.
Sep 30
Best Video Poker Odds: A list of video poker rules found online by major software providers of Internet casinos with the house edge of each.
Sep 17
Sneak Peek Video Poker: The Wizard analyzes the video poker game Sneak Peek.
Aug 18
Ultimate X Wheel Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes Ultimate X Wheel Poker, a video poker variant by Action Gaming.
Aug 16
Rack 'Em Up Poker: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Rack'Em Up Poker.
Aug 14
Fire Poker: The Wizard introduces Fire Poker, a variation of video poker.
Mar 05
Royal Deal Poker: Royal Deal Poker is the same as conventional video poker, except pays 10,000 coins for a deal royal, based on five coins bet. The bottom line is this adds 0.185% to the return, compared to the same pay table without the line item for a dealt royal.
2018
Dec 17
Taxable Return from Video Poker: Changes effective in 2018 make most jackpots taxable, thanks to a higher standard deduction. This page shows what portion of the return from several popular game is from wins of $1,200 or greater.
Oct 14
Deal or No Deal Poker: The Wizard analyzes the video poker variant Deal or No Deal.
Jul 12
Dream Card Poker: The Wizard delivers the odds on Dream Card Poker
Apr 12
Face Card Frenzy: The Wizard analyzes the video poker game Face Card Frenzy.
Jan 30
Haywire Poker: The Wizard analyzes the video poker game Haywire Poker.
Jan 14
Stack the Deck Poker: The Wizard analyzes the video poker variant Stack the Deck Poker.
2017
Jun 04
Lucky Stud Draw Poker: The Wizard analyzes the game Lucky Stud Draw Poker.
Jun 01
Flip & Pay Poker: The Wizard analyzes the video poker game Flip & Pay Poker.
Apr 20
Deuces Wild Double Double Bonus: Illustrated by the easy-to-follow tables, the detailed analysis of Deuces Wild Double Double Bonus shows all possible combinations in this video poker game with …
Mar 08
Magic Deal: The Wizard explains and analyzes the video poker variant Magic Deal
Feb 22
Ultimate X Bonus Streak -- Jacks or Better Strategy: The Wizard provides a strategy for the Jacks or Better game in Ultimate X Bonus Streak.
Feb 07
Ultimate X Poker Bonus Streak -- Example: The Wizard gives an example from the game Ultimate X Poker Bonus Streak.
Jan 10
Ultimate X Poker Bonus Streak: The Wizard analyzes Ultimate X Poker -- Bonus Streak
Jan 08
Dream Card Controversy: The Wizard addresses the incorrect Dream Card selection at VideoPoker.com.
2016
Oct 08
Pyramid Poker: The Wizard analyzes Pyramid Poker.
Oct 01
Color Match Royals: The Wizard analyzes the video poker game Color Match Royals.
Sep 29
Royal Deal: The Wizard analyzes Royal Deal poker.
Aug 16
Aug 13
Effect of Strategy Mismatches in Video Poker: The Wizard looks at the cost of using optimal strategy in video poker -- on the wrong game.
Jul 07
Straight Flush Bonus: The Wizard analyzes Straight Flush Bonus Poker
Jun 05
Super Aces Bonus Video Poker Strategy: The best Super Aces Bonus Video Poker Strategy is to know all the rules and the exceptions and do your best to apply them when playing. Here’s those explained!
Jun 05
Ultimate Aces Poker: Guide to Ultimate Aces Poker, a video poker that awards a multiplier for at least one ace on the deal, with rules, strategy, and bonus analysis. Ace it!
Jun 05
Triple Triple Bonus Video Poker: Triple Triple Bonus Video Poker paytable with hands overview, payoffs, combinations, probability, and returns. Triple your chances with the right stats!
Jun 05
Hyper Bonus Poker: Hyper Bonus Poker is a video poker game in which any player who doubles his bets and gets any paying hands on the deal also gets awarded a multiplier.
Jun 05
Double Jackpot Poker: Double Jackpot Poker is a game sometimes referred to as Double Aces and Faces and is known for paying more for four of a kinds in any face card, so you…
Jun 05
Big Win Poker: When something has the name Big Win Poker, it really makes you wonder. Go through these paytables and find out if the numbers go in the favor of the game.
Jun 05
Bonus Royals Video Poker: Bonus Royals Video Poker is a video poker variation commonly found on video poker machines made by WMS MyPoker and over here you can check all the stats…
Jun 05
All Aces Video Poker: All Aces Video Poker is a favorite among players available at Microgaming software casinos. The wizard closely examines the odds, probabilities and winning...
Apr 17
Joker Poker (two pair or better): These are the pay tables for different versions of two pair or better joker poker, somewhat unique and characterized by the lowest paying hand of a two pair.
Apr 08
Red Black Double Double Bonus Poker: Red Black Double Double Bonus Poker has a twist as it provides each player with an additional line item for a 10-A straight of all the same color.
Apr 08
Fast Fours: Fast Fours is a video poker game by IGT similar to Quick Quads. Three-of-a-kind could lead to high-paying hands when cards four and five add up to the value....
Mar 28
Super Draw 6 Poker: Super Draw 6 Poker is a video poker variant published by IGT in which each double bet gets you an extra card on the draw along with additional pays.
Feb 27
Super Hand Poker: Super Hand Poker is yet another video poker variant based on conventional Triple Play games, except it gives a choice of one of three starting games to play.
Jan 31
Royal Hunt Poker: Royal Hunt video poker (by IGT) is based on well-known Triple play game. Here are the rules, best strategy, return summary accompanied by the comprehensive …
Jan 01
Extra Action Poker: If you are looking for some extra fun, why don't you check Extra Action Poker? But, before you try the luck with this IGT creation, see these thorough analyses.
2015
Dec 20
Ultimate X -- Multi-Line: Ultimate X multi-line version tutorial with rules, in-depth pay tables, strategies and strategy calculator, and methodology. Multiply your knowledge and win!
Dec 19
Peek and Play Poker: Peek and Play video poker (by IGT): rules, pay tables, the optimal strategy and complete analysis with examples and explanations of the Wizard of Odds. Plus, …
Dec 15
8/6 Jacks or Better 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy: This is the ultimate strategy with a return of 99.38% in any 10-hand version of 8/6 Ultimate X Jacks or Better, with only 0.04% off in long-term return.
Dec 15
7/5 Bonus Poker 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy: Here’s the 7/5 Bonus Poker 10-play Ultimate X Strategy explained! It takes more than one correct play to be familiar with so this strategy will give just what you need!
Dec 15
8/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy: Here’s an excellent guide on 8/6 Bonus Poker Deluxe 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy. Make sure you study all the details very carefully so that you improve your skills.
Dec 15
9/6/5 Double Bonus Poker 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy: This article on 9/6/5 Double Bonus Poker 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy comes as an excellent addition for all those who want to learn tips from a professional, so...
Dec 15
9/6 Double Double Bonus 10-Play Ultimate X Strategy: Learn the 9/6 Double Double Bonus 10-play Ultimate X Strategy and increase the chances of turning the odds in your favor. Don’t forget practice makes thing perfect, so…
Dec 15
17/7/5 Joker Poker 10-play Ultimate X Strategy: Well-thought out and easy to follow, the unique strategy for the 10-hand version of 17/7/5 Ultimate X joker video poker results in a high expected return and …
Dec 11
Ultimate X (single line): Ultimate X is a video poker game in which a double bet awards a multiplier on the following hand and any paying hand pays according to the pay table.
Nov 16
Split Card Poker: Split Card Poker is a video poker by IGT in which a doubled bet makes it possible for two cards to occupy one position, leading to high-paying hands.
Nov 09
Flex Change Poker: Developed by IGT, Flex Change video poker allows punters to build two winning hands and swap them to improve the odds. Rules, strategies, examples and detailed …
Nov 02
American Poker: Despite what you may think, American poker is not played in the United States. Instead, this form of video poker is very popular in Germany where punters can …
Nov 01
Turbo Poker: Turbo Poker is game with much more than it meets the eyes at the first place. Let’s see all the combinations and probabilities to find out how it works.
Nov 01
Joker Poker (German Rules): Joker video poker or American poker is a game extremely popular in Germany. All rules, special features, the detailed analysis and where to play online or offline …
Oct 09
Wheel Poker with Quick Quads: Wheel Poker With Quick Quads is a video poker game introduced way back in 2010 by IGT to combine the different features found in Wheel Poker and Quick Quads.
Sep 22
American Poker Gold: Are you curious to find out what’s the catch with American Poker Gold? We’ve got the paytables explained, make sure you read them carefully so that...
Aug 03
Loose Deuces: Over here you can check out Loose Deuces, a variation of a video poker game, along with several different pay tables found at select few venues in the US.
Aug 01
Double Deuces: Double Deuces video poker analysis of paytable with statistics, combinations, probability, and returns. Read and give yourself the best shot!
Jul 15
Multi-Streak Poker: Multi-Streak Poker is IGT’s video poker variation in which you win multipliers on up to the next three hands each time you double your bets, so there’s plenty…
Jul 02
Super Double Bonus: Over here you can check extensive tables with different stats for Super Double Bonus, such as pays, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
Jul 02
Super Double Double Bonus Poker: What is Super Double Double Bonus Poker? How difficult it actually is? Which are the return percentages and probabilities? Here are all the answers and many more.
Jul 02
Quick Quads: Quick Quads is a multi-play video poker game where every sixth coin gives you the option of adding two cards together to eventually complete a four of a kind.
Jul 02
Bonus Poker Plus: Bonus Poker Plus is a video poker variation that pays 100 for any four of a kind, but on the other hand, any two pairs will only pay you 1, so it’s up to you…
Jul 02
Acey Deucey Poker: Acey Deucey Poker is a video poker game featured in some Nevada casinos which pays 80 for all four of a kinds, and double for four aces or deuces, so…
Jun 25
Barnyard Poker: Barnyard Poker is a video poker game introduced by IGT and is based on banking multipliers for each pair or better in order to score some of the random prizes.
May 25
Extra Draw Frenzy: Extra Draw Frenzy is a video poker with 3 to 7 extra hands on the draw when a player bets one additional credit per hand and gets dealt a three of a kind.
May 24
Trade Up Poker: What’s the twist with Trade Up Poker? Are the rules difficult to learn? What's the best strategy to play? All that and much more is here explained in details.
May 12
Without Wheels Video Poker: Without Wheels Video Poker is a game known by various names, with very interesting and twisted rules. If you want to test them, make sure you learn them well.
May 01
Look Ahead Poker: Look Ahead Poker is nothing about strategy, but something else than that. Luck, perhaps? For two extra coins, you get to find out what this game has to offer.
Apr 08
Pyramid Bonus Poker: Have you heard of Pyramid Bonus Poker? It’s a huge challenge, both for playing and analyzing. What do a video poker genius and a passionate analyst have to say on it?
Apr 08
2 Ways Royal: If you want to know more about 2 Ways Royal, also known as Split Way Royal, here's a thorough analysis of the game. Let's see what to these neat tables say!
Mar 08
Extreme X Poker: Things are really getting tricky with Extreme X Poker and its features. This interesting game is brought to us by IGT so let’s see the words of a pro about it.
Feb 25
Lucky Quads Wheel Poker: If you are interested in Lucky Quads Wheel Poker rules, tables, strategies and many more, you have an excellent detailed analysis here, so suit yourself.
Feb 23
Stud Choice Poker: Stud Choice Poker is a multi-play mode video poker variant in which there are only six possible choices, unlike most other conventional table games.
Feb 21
9/6 Double Double Bonus for Quick Quads: The most advantageous strategy for 9/6 Double Double Bonus for Quick Quads video poker that results in a 99.65% return. The Wizard of Odds shows the best way to...
Feb 11
Dual Action Poker: Provided by IGT, described by Wizard himself, here are some statistics about Dual Action Poker! What about strategy? Well, this time the Wizard has decided to...
Feb 09
Flush Fever - Nevada Variant: The Nevada variant of Flush Fever video poker (by IGT): every time the player draws to any four suited cards, the game will keep looking for a win! Rules, odds, …
2014
Nov 06
Pick 'em Poker: Pick ‘em Poker aka Pick a Pair Poker video poker guide including rules, strategy, pay tables, odds and return. Stats for beginners and experienced players!
Nov 06
Aces and Faces: Aces and Faces poker paytable and probability calculations for 8-5, 7-6, 7-5, and 6-5 poker variants plus Playtech 25-play. Best data for your best shot!
Oct 21
Jacks or Better: Jacks or Better video poker pay tables with combinations, probability and return. Get your Jacks straight and learn more about payoff options.
Oct 20
Jackpot Poker: Jackpot Poker is a video poker that starts with a pair of kings and no wild cards at all, but pays high on the full house, four of a kind, or straight flush.
Oct 15
Bonus Expected Values in Video Poker: To make the games working for you, here are some Bonus Expected Values in Video Poker. Use the best of each and every bonus you get! The trick is in knowing…
Sep 18
Stack 'em Poker: Stack ‘em Poker tutorial including rules, paytables for each hand, and screenshots with promotional literature. Stack your knowledge and try to win!
Jul 08
Video Poker Summary Tables: It’s nice to have all things in one place which is why these Video Poker Summary Tables are very useful for every player, regardless of the knowledge and experience.
Jun 03
Power Quads: Power Quads video poker (by IGT) comprises a free bonus feature and generally plays like a conventional single-handed game, except the following three specific…
Jun 02
Multi-Hand Ultimate 4 of a Kind Bonus: Multi-Hand Ultimate 4 of a Kind Bonus is a conventional video poker by IGT in which a sixth coin bet enables a bonus feature for drawing a four of a kind.
May 30
Ultimate 4 of a Kind Bonus Poker: Single-hand Ultimate 4 of a Kind Bonus Poker tutorial including rules, paytable, and bonus analysis with win returns. Treat yourself with a larger win!
Apr 30
Atomic Fever: Don’t let the fever run its course, but take steps to make it run your way! It’s Atomic Fever we’re aiming at, of course, so with the help of these statistics...
Apr 27
Dice Fever: Based on conventional video poker, Dice Fever includes a bonus feature enabled for the price of a sixth coin bet. The Wizard of Odds brings the best strategy to …
2013
Oct 09
Double Double Jackpot: Over here you can check the tables with all different hands and their respectful pays, combinations, probabilities, and returns for the Double Double Jackpot.
Aug 16
Movin' On Up Poker: Movin’ On Up video poker (by IGT) comes in two versions: double draw and triple draw. Explained by the Wizard of Odds, rules, examples, strategies, odds for both …
Jul 29
100% Rebate on Video Poker Losses: Over here you can see exactly how much you can expect to win in 100% rebates on video poker losses and then determine what winning goals you need to set.
Jul 25
Double Bonus: Learn all there is about Double Bonus! Searching through the web, you will see hard denominations for this one are hard to find! Written by Wizard of Odds, here they are!
Jul 15
Match Card Video Poker: Match Card Video Poker plays like regular triple-play games, but after each draw player gets three Match Cards with a possibility of scoring some multipliers.
Jul 06
Full-Pay Deuces Wild Appendix 5: Full-Pay Deuces Wild Appendix 5 features all the necessary exceptions divided into groups for a player to understand them easier. Let’s see what does the math say!
Jun 18
Super Times Pay: Have a super fun time with Super Times Pay! Brought to us by IGT, this refreshing video poker game randomly multiplies the win. What’s the price of it? Let’s find out!
Jun 15
Jacks or Better: Intermediate Strategy: Intermediate strategy for Jacks or Better video poker with the expected return of 99.52% on a full pay device, including hand strengths, odds and pay tables.
Jun 14
Winning Streak Poker: Winning Streak video poker rules, strategy, paytable with probability and return on all games. Learn more and get a winning hand!
Jun 13
No Risk Double Up: Is there really no risk in No Risk Double Up? When a game has such a promising name, you must admit that indeed sounds intriguing enough to check it out!
Jun 04
Double Double Bonus: 9/6 Double Double Bonus video poker strategy including hands overview with payoffs and returns of 98.97%, plus more in-depth video poker articles. \r\n
Mar 26
Double Bonus Deuces Wild: Double Bonus Deuces Wild is a game that pays different amounts for a five of a kind, but it all depends on the rank of the given five of a kind that you…
Mar 06
Double Joker: Over here you can check the full tables with different hands and their respective payoffs, probabilities, and returns for a game of Double Joker Poker.
Feb 13
Triple Bonus: Over here you can check extensive tables with different stats for Triple Bonus, such as prizes, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
Jan 21
Double Bonus: Double Bonus video poker analysis of paytable with combinations, probability, and returns including with FREE game. Get stats and plays in one hand!
Jan 21
Bonus Poker Deluxe: Come check out the full tables for different hands and the accompanying payoffs, numbers, probabilities, and returns for Bonus Poker Deluxe, a video poker game…
2012
Dec 07
Standard Deviation for Multihand Video Poker: The Wizard explains the covariance in multi-hand video poker.
Oct 14
World Poker Tour Multi-Strike Super Video Hold 'Em: World Poker Tour Multi-Strike Super Video Hold ‘Em is a video poker that combines Multi-Strike Poker, Super Video Hold ‘Em, and Texas Hold ‘Em into one.
Oct 10
Super Video Hold 'Em: Over here you will actually be redirected to another page where you can check all the precious info on the game commonly known as Super Video Hold ‘Em.
Jul 21
Double Super Times Pay: Double Super Times Pay is a video poker game that plays in regular modes, but gives a chance to win random multipliers for extra 2 coins bet per play.
Apr 27
Wheel Poker: Wheel Poker is a conventional video poker in which a 6-coin bet makes you eligible to spin the prize wheel if you manage to get a four of a kind on the draw.
Apr 24
Build a Wheel Poker: Build a Wheel: the complete guide to the flamboyant variation of video poker enhanced by valuable advice of the eminent Wizard of Odds. Never surrender and try…
Apr 13
Royal Court: Here is all you need to know about the Royal Court. Learn the hands and their probabilities, see the return, and give this one a chance to see if it works.
Mar 07
Spin Fever: Spin Fever video poker is enhanced with a community bonus feature that awards multipliers. All rules, return tables, the most advantageous strategy, and lots …
2011
Dec 11
Jacks or Better optimal strategy: Full pay Jacks or Better optimal strategy which returns 99.54% and yield perfect play to most avid video poker players, with more in-depth video poker articles.
Jun 27
Flush Fever: The Oregon variant of Flush Fever video poker (by IGT): rules, pay table, the optimal strategy, and in-depth analysis by the legendary Wizard of Odds. Plus, …
Apr 08
Multi-Strike Video Poker: Multi-Strike Poker is a video poker game with four levels of hands, where each one is double the worth of the last one, and you must keep winning to advance.
Apr 08
Apr 06
White Hot Aces: Over here you can check extensive tables with stats for the White Hot Aces, such as payoffs, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
2010
Nov 07
Sevens and Joker Wild: Sevens and Joker Wild video poker uses a 53-card deck, including one joker. Based on the pay table, the probabilities and returns of the following combinations …
Jul 16
2nd Chance Royal: 2nd Chance Royal video poker (by IGT): the Wizard of Odds presents his complete guide to the game with the optimal strategy, return summary, and all other details …
Jul 13
Super Draw Poker: Similar to conventional video poker, Super Draw Poker has some interesting elements which make it look specific. Are you ready to find out which are those?
Jul 05
Video Poker Quiz: How much do you actually know about Poker? Are you ready to check your knowledge in a Video Poker Quiz? Perhaps you are even better than you think, find out!
May 11
Triple Trouble: Triple Trouble video poker has three additional devils which may light up after the deal or after the draw in order to multiply winnings and award three free …
Apr 20
Chase The Royal: Chase the Royal video poker analysis with rules, strategy, and paytable with payoffs, the probability of win and returns. Jump in and get your stats now!
Apr 13
Double Aces and Faces: Double Aces and Faces is a game also sometimes referred to as Double Jackpot and is known for paying more for a four of a kind in any face card, especially…
Apr 12
Wheel Poker Deluxe: Wheel Poker Deluxe is a conventional video poker game in which an additional 5-coin bet triggers a feature where a three of a kind gets you to play the bonus.
Mar 15
8/5 Bonus Poker for Quick Quads: If you want to find out more about 8/5 Bonus Poker for Quick Quads strategy, the following table introduces you to the return percentage and other useful info.
Jan 25
Royal Aces Bonus Poker: Royal Aces Bonus Poker tutorial with hands description and paytables including combinations, probabilities and expected returns. Bonus for your bonus!
Jan 25
Double Double Bonus Poker Plus: Guide to Double Double Bonus Poker Plus with hand description, pay tables, combinations, probability and projected returns. Learn more, get a winning hand!
Jan 14
Turbo Video Poker: Turbo Video Poker plays like a normal video poker but with slightly upgraded rules to make it more challenging. Go through this guide and see all the details.
Jan 02
Draw Poker with Dream Card: Draw Poker with Dream Card is an early video poker variant that sometimes gives the player the card he is dreaming of as the fifth card on the deal. The game does this by choosing the card that maximizes the players expected win. However, nothing is ever truly free in a casino, and the player must pay a price equal to his original wager to enable this feature.
2009
Nov 05
Deuces Wild video poker strategy: Deuces Wild video poker strategy guide covering 0 to 4 Deuces “full pay” pay tables with in-depth analysis and stats. Deal yourself the methodology to win!
Oct 07
Triple Deuces Wild - Odds: Guide to Triple Deuces Wild odds including hands description, payoff tables, and statistics on combinations, probabilities, and expected returns.
Sep 25
Big Times Draw Poker: Depending on how many coins you bet, Big Times Draw Poker changes and adjusts, offering a very unique experience a video poker can give you. See how it works!
Sep 21
World Series of Poker: A comprehensive guide to World Series of Poker by WMS with rules, final paytable, all games paytables, strategy, and statistical tutorials. One of a kind!
Jun 28
'Not So Ugly Ducks' Deuces Wild Strategy: Upgrade your "Not so Ugly Ducks” Deuces Wild Strategy with this ultimate guide on the game. These smart tips given by pro will help you get the best of it.
Mar 30
Pay the Aces Video Poker: Pay the Aces video poker paytable analysis with payoffs, odds, probability, and returns, including bonuses stats. Jump in and get your stats now!
Mar 11
9/6 Jacks or Better for Quick Quads: The Wizard of Odds introduces the optimal strategy for 9/6 Jacks or Better for Quick Quads video poker that delivers an awesome 99.61% return. The best online …
Mar 11
9/7 Double Bonus for Quick Quads: This strategy on 9/7 Double Bonus for Quick Quads shows which are good plays to choose, and which are the ones to avoid by finding a better alternative.
Mar 11
8/5 Triple Bonus for Quick Quads: Here’s the thorough analysis of 8/5 Triple Bonus for Quick Quads strategy where you can learn all there is about return percentage and good hands to play.
Feb 21
Good Times Pay: Good Times Pay is a video poker variation in which adding 1 to 5 coins enables random multipliers to be chosen from a field of 30 and applied to each hand.
2008
Dec 12
San Diego Video Poker Survey: Here’s a personal and detailed San Diego Video Poker Survey. With the help of Bob Dancer, Wizard himself did the thorough research and introduced it here.
Aug 29
Ultra Bonus Poker: Over here you can check extensive tables with stats for Ultra Bonus Poker, such as payoffs, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
Jul 25
Bonus Poker: 8/5 Bonus Poker strategy overview for best available video poker, with hands, payoffs, combinations, and probability. Learn all about expected returns of 99.17%.
Jul 01
Video Hold 'Em: Video Hold ‘Em is a video poker game that’s quite similar to what Pick ‘Em Poker and is often featured on the same machine with Super Video Hold ‘Em.
Apr 11
Anything's Wild Video Poker: Guide to Anything’s Wild Video Poker that lets any rank as the wild card, with instructions, statistics, and potential returns. Be calm in poker wilderness!
2007
Oct 25
Spin Poker: Guide to Spin Poker including rules, odds, and deviation tables with plays, spins, and multi-plays. Read and give yourself the best shot!
Oct 01
Deuce on the Deal: Deuce on the Deal is a game with rules the same like ordinary video poker with some interesting exceptions. Here’s the chance to find out more about them!
Aug 30
Simulation Results of n-Play Video Poker: To see how numbers and games are an excellent match, check out these Simulation Results of n-Play Video Poker. They might come as useful the next time you…
Jun 25
ACE$ Bonus Poker: Introduction to Ace$ Bonus Poker including games description, payoffs, number of permutations, probability and projected return. Ace each ace you get!
May 19
Five Aces Poker: The Wizard analyzes Five Aces video poker.
Mar 22
Ace Invaders: Guide to Ace Invaders video poker variation including rules, analysis, strategy, paytable, and much more. Read and deal yourself the right hand!
Jan 04
Nevada Bonus Poker: Nevada Bonus Poker is quite a rare variant of video poker which is characterized by paying a premium for three and four aces, so if you ever stumble upon one…
2006
Nov 20
Ace on the Deal: Let’s make a deal- check out Ace on the Deal to see if aces work for you! After numerous careful observations, Wizard himself shared the precious statistics with us!
Nov 10
Double Draw Poker: Created by Bally, Double Draw Poker plays like usual video poker but with one exception: if the punter gets a three of a kind of a full house on the deal, he …
Nov 08
Royal Draw: This is the place to find out more about Royal Draw. It takes optimal strategy and fond knowledge of the rules and the exceptions, so look no more- here they are!
Nov 05
Bonus Video Poker: Bonus Video Poker is a video poker variation commonly found at most online casinos powered by Cryptologic, where all the discarded cards get back into the deck…
Nov 03
7 Stud Poker: 7 Stud Poker guide including rules and paytable. Get introduced with seven cards poker played with 53-card deck, including a joker! Give yourself a funny hand!
Apr 15
4-5 Bonus Poker: Guide to 4-5 Bonus Poker with a game description, hands, payoffs, combinations, probabilities, and expected returns. Read and play smarter and better!
Mar 20
Super Bonus Deuces Wild: The Wizard analyzes Super Deuces Wild.
Mar 13
Bonus Deuces Wild: Bonus Deuces Wild analysis including statistics about payoffs, combinations, odds of a win, and returns. Benefit from big data and increase your chances!
Mar 12
Joker Wild (aces or better): Introduction to Joker Wild poker, aces or better with hands listing, payoffs, and statistics on combinations, probability and returns. Get your stats now!
Mar 09
Aces and Eights: Aces and Eights ultimate guide is right here before your eyes. Learn the combinations, probabilities, and return, and test them to see if luck is by your side.
Feb 14
Ace & Deuce Bonus Poker: Ace & Deuce Bonus Poker is a video poker variation that’s quite similar to double bonus poker, but aces and deuces are the premium cards in this game.
Jan 06
Going for Fours: Going for Fours is a variation on the video poker theme in which all players with a three of a kind who make a max bet must pay a fee for their second draw.
2005
Nov 28
Lucky Suit Poker: Lucky Suit Poker is a video poker that includes a deck with 65 cards and a fifth suit in clovers, so feel free to check out the tables with all the stats.
Nov 11
Video Poker: Bankroll Size vs. Risk of Ruin: All the Video Poker fans are familiar with Bankroll Size and Risk of Ruin tricky relationship. Use these clever tips to have fun and keep your bank account safe!
Nov 08
Double Double Aces & Faces: Here you can find out all about Double Double Aces & Faces. You have the hands, pays, combinations, probability and return neatly explained, make sure you learn them.
Oct 11
Double Pay Poker/Deal Draw Poker: Double Pay video poker paytable analysis with statistics for payoffs, combinations, probability, and returns. Get all your options at one place!
Oct 03
Double Draw Aces: Double Draw Aces is a video poker variation in which you get two draws in case you keep and retain two or more aces on the draw, so there are possibilities…
Oct 01
Full House Bonus Poker: Full House Bonus Poker is a video poker variation and it follows the “6-5” pay table which you can check here, along with plenty of other useful stats to…
Aug 24
Draw 6 Poker: Draw 6 Poker is a video poker variation in which you get 6 cards on the draw each time you got dealt three of a kind or certain full houses on the deal.
Jul 11
3-Way Action: 3-Way Action is a fresh and interesting take on the concept of a video poker game in which any player can make up the bets for three different ways to win.
May 13
Faces n' Deuces: Faces n’ Deuces is a video poker game featured in some of the Nevada casinos and over here you can check all the different stats neatly stacked in sheets…
2004
Dec 02
Super Triple Bonus: Over here you can check extensive tables with different stats for Super Triple Bonus, such as pays, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
Dec 01
Sequential Royal: Sequential Royal paytable analysis based on 287 quadrillion possible hands with payoffs, permutations, probability, and returns. Improve your video poker odds!
Sep 22
Triple Bonus Poker Plus: Over here you can check extensive tables with stats for Triple Bonus Poker Plus, such as pays, combinations, probabilities, and returns for various hands.
Sep 22
Super Aces Bonus: Super Aces Bonus statistics tutorial with hands description, payoffs, number of combinations, probabilities, and returns. Super stats for a super ace!
Sep 07
One-Eyed Jacks: Guide to One Eyed Jacks video poker variation with hands description, payoffs, number of combinations, probabilities to win, and returns. All eyes on jacks!
Jul 16
Big Split Poker: Big Split Poker tutorial with rules, strategy, and pay tables with combinations, probability, and returns. Harder than slots, easier than video poker!
Jul 05
Tens or Better: Over here you can check extensive tables with different stats for Tens or Better, such as payoffs, probabilities, and returns for various hands, so that…
2003
Feb 04
Deuces Wild Appendix 1: Are you familiar with all there is about Deuces Wild? There are always exceptions to the rules and it’s nice to get to know them so that you can improve your strategy.
2001
Dec 13
Simple Strategy for Deuces Wild Video Poker: Deuces wild video poker strategy that results in 100.71% expected return on full pay machine, including comparison to optimal strategy and error frequency.
Dec 05
Three Card Draw Poker: Introduction to Three Card Draw Poker, two games in one, with a game description, paytables, and associated statistics. Trade hands per your choice!
Sep 24
Jacks or Better Simple: Simple strategy guide to Jacks or Better video poker strategy that results in 99.46% expected return. Get a great tool and lose only 1 of 1,178 hands.
2000
Nov 13
Full-Pay Deuces Wild Appendix 6: Full-Pay Deuces Wild, Full-Pay Deuces Wild Rules, Full-Pay Deuces Wild Appendix