Video poker Strategy

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There are three simple types of electronic-poker machines:

* Jacks or Better

* Deuces Wild

* Jokers Wild

To keep things basic, we advise you play only the Jacks or Better machines. The payouts are usually far better and also the draw system is much more straightforward.

What you’re actually looking for is a Jacks or Better machine with a good pay-out schedule. The greatest payout schedule pays Nine to 1 for complete home and Six to 1 for a flush. In gambler’s terms, this is called a "9-Six" machine, for obvious reasons. Many years ago, you could discover several of these in most casinos, but they are now incredibly hard to uncover simply because of the favorable (to you, not the house!) pay-out table.

Often, the most effective payout you’ll be able to uncover is the next ideal just one, which pays Eight to 1 for any full home and 5 to 1 for a flush. However, that is a excellent payout schedule if it’s also a "four-of-a-kind" bonus machine. A bonus device pays extra odds for hitting 4-of-a- sort for certain cards, like 2s, Threes, or Fours, or 3 other cards. The pay-out table has this details, so be certain to read the pay-out table carefully before you compete on any machine.

Be certain to avoid machines that only pay One to One for two pairs. This ought to be the pay-out for any single pair of jacks or better. Two pair need to pay 2 to 1. You money will go much more rapidly if 2 pairs pays just 1 to 1.

Look for these pay-out tables and you’ll be competing with house edge against you of One or 2percent – some of the most effective odds in the gambling house.