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Poker
Video
Poker is unique in the bright lights world of the
Casino. It's usually said of Casinos and gambling that
the House Always Wins; this is true most of the time but
not when discussing Video Poker.
It's true that most games, like blackjack, roulette,
craps, slots, etc. are 'negative expectation' games
(or ones in which the Casino holds a house edge over the
player, and wins in the long run). These games are
mathematically impossible to beat over the long term,
and only offer short-term winnings as the possible
payoff. This is how Casinos make their money of course,
and nobody is unaware. Video
Poker is a little different.
So
what's the catch? Because you know there has to be a
catch. Well, really the only catch is that you have
to be fairly disciplined, you have to understand the
good from the bad games, you have to know exactly which
games may be positive expectation, and you have to play
a fair amount, because the long term positive
expectation is slim and can take a while to accumulate.
Volatility is
a major factor in trying to outlast a video poker
machine. A large bankroll is needed to weather the
storm. Video Poker is a
test of skill, but unlike others, it's a test you
get to take with no time limit, no judges, nobody
looking over your shoulder, and no reason to do anything
but take your time, play perfectly, and win!
The vast
majority of video Poker players make the wrong choices
on what machine to play and how to play that machine.
The main cause of novices not taking on the game with
any vigour is the fact that the short- term losses can
be quite discouraging. A large bankroll is required
to beat a machine over time. But the rare offering
of a positive expectation for the player should be more
than enough to spur you on in mastering this exceptional
Casino offering.
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