Video poker is basically an electronic version of your standard Five Card Draw game. You play against the dealer the best hand varies with each type of video poker game because the rankings differ slightly.
Video poker is a strategy game with better odds than slots or roulette. You have time to make a decision because it’s just you and the dealer (machine). It’s not like other poker games where the action falls on you from other players. Each game ranks the hands differently so know what kind of game you are getting into and read strategy sheets if you need to. Learn the wild cards for each game before playing and always try it out online for free if possible before playing for real money at a casino.
There are some strategy tips that work on all types of video poker games. Try not to discard your entire hand but there are instances when this is needed like if you have no face or high card. Outside straight draws and better than inside straight draws. Let’s say you have an inside straight draw of 2, 3, 5, 6. There are only four cards that can win in this scenario. Now, let’s say you have an outside straight draw of 3, 4, 5, 6. There are eight cards that can win in this example.
Always hold a pair rather than a single high card. Even if the pair is low, your odds for bigger payouts like three of a kind are better than starting over with a new hand. The only instance when you should discard a paying hand is if there is a possible Royal Flush, which is the highest payout in video poker. Avoid bonus games where you guess the color or suit of a card based on luck. Video poker is a strategy game so you should try to keep it that way. If you want a game based on blind luck, play slots.
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