Video poker combines the simplicity of slot machines with the skill element of poker. With optimal strategy on the right pay table, it offers some of the lowest house edges in the casino. The key is finding full-pay machines and knowing the correct hold/discard decisions for each hand.
Always bet maximum coins to get the full royal flush bonus.
Learn the correct strategy for the specific variant you are playing. Each game has different optimal holds.
Check the pay table before playing. The difference between a 9/6 and 8/5 machine is over 2% in house edge.
Use a strategy card or app until you have the holds memorized.
Full-pay Deuces Wild has a positive expected return, but you need to play perfectly.
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