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Online Video Poker is a favorite among those who like to play at land
based casinos. The online version of the game is typically exactly like
land based counterparts, and generally winning hands pay out the same.
Video Poker is one game where a skilled player, using "perfect
strategy" can gain an edge on the house. Much like Blackjack, where
one can hit or stand on a given hand, Video Poker allows the player
the chance to discard undesirable cards for new ones.
It is also important to understand what type of video poker you are
playing. The old standard is "Jacks or Better", where the
player must hold a pair of jacks or stronger in his or her hand in order
to qualify for a payout. Other game variants include "Stud"
and "Deuces Wild" where any 2 card automatically becomes the
same as the highest card or value necessary to pair or complete a given
payout hand. For example, if you hold 2 queens and a 2 of spades, your
hand automatically becomes 3 queens. The one house advantage with Dueces
wild is that the player must hold a higher hand, generally 3 of a kind,
in order to qualify for a payout.
It's best to bet the minimum amount possible when learning to play
online video poker. After you are familiar with particular game, begin
to increase your bets in order to get higher payouts. It's also best
to stay away from "fad" or specialty versions of this game,
which on the surface may appear to be more lucky than standard versions.
The truth is, the house would rather you play the specialty version,
since most of these games are invented by a particular casino and have
odds that are considerably stacked against the player compared to standard
video poker.
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