Video Poker

Video Poker Tips

Video poker, like any other casino games, has also invaded the Internet.  This is a game that closely resembles the traditional draw poker where you have to end up with a winning hand combination after discarding or holding the cards which you think might give you the winning hand.

Although you are playing against the machine and the fact that it makes use of the Random Number Generator, there are relevant tips that you can try before playing at an online video poker.

Always Start Small

For those who are going to play online video poker for the first time, it is best that you start with the smallest denominations first before you try betting on the highest denominations.  This way, you get to minimize your risks and control your losses.  If and when you feel that you are confident enough to go for the bigger wins, then do so, but only after you have truly understood the rules and have gained enough expertise about the game.

On the same vein, it would be advisable if you try out a few variations of the online video poker first before you try the other and more complicated ones.  This way, you get to familiarize yourself with the basic strategies employed in online video poker and, at the same time, you get to master the rules of the game.  For this reason, newbies are advised to stick with the Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild first before trying out other online video poker variations.

Patience is a Virtue

You are playing against a machine when you are playing online video poker, so always take your time and study each hand that you get before making the right decision of holding or discarding a card.  Furthermore, you also have to consult the payout table and know which ones will award you the bigger win so you should base your decision around that.

Jacks Versus Aces

Although you might think that you would be better off holding the Ace, you should think again because the Jack will open more opportunities for you than the Ace would.  In fact, Jacks make much more profitable hands than the Aces, so you should really think twice before discarding the Jack.

Pairs Versus High Cards

A high card might be a good card to have in your hand, but when it comes to keeping pairs versus high cards, then you should opt to ditch high cards.

This is where most players go wrong.  They think they would do very well to discard a pair of 2s, but what they do not know is that they have better odds of landing Three of a Kind than forming a straight.

Hold Paying Hands

It is always advisable that you keep the paying hands; however, if you have cards that you can form into a Royal Flush, then discard those that you will not need for the Royal Flush, especially if you have four good cards.

The Lure of the Quick Win

The High Card Showdown Bonus is always very tempting, especially since it promises to double your winnings.  However, it would be best for you if you avoid the high card showdown because you will be risking your money when you depend solely on luck alone to give you the win.  Remember, the probability of you losing at a High Card Showdown Bonus is much higher than your chances of winning and doubling your money.

After the Big Win

If you are after the big win though in a progressive online video poker, then you should know that you will only be awarded with the progressive jackpot prize if you have played the maximum number of coins.  So be sure to bet the max coins and hope to land the Royal Flush.

The 200 Coin Strategy

This is one of the most popular strategies in online video poker, but you should know though that it will require you to have a larger bankroll.

The rationale behind this strategy is to play the longest time possible to maximize your stay on the game because, sooner or later, you will land the winning hand combination that will give you the big win.  Two of the highest-paying hands are the Straight Flush or the Royal Flush.

Statistical odds say that, every 40,000 hands, a player has the highest likelihood of hitting a Royal Flush, so to employ the 200 coin strategy in this game, all you will need to do is to bet a dollar at a time, provided you have a big bankroll of $200, of course.

Now, when you win a hand, all you have to do is to bet one coin together with whatever you have won from the prior hand.  If you happen to win the next hand again, then the same betting scheme is employed where you bet one coin plus the winnings of the prior hand.  However, when you lose the next hand, simply revert back to betting one until your next hand wins where you bet one coin plus the winnings of that hand.

In time, as the statistical odds state, you might hit the Royal Flush.