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Poker 202: Video Poker Strategy |
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There are many variations of video poker and the strategy varies for each. This course will give you the optimal video poker strategy for one of the most common versions of video poker, "Jacks or Better Video Poker." This is only meant to be a basic video poker strategy guide for ease of use. |
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Let's start with a few general video poker strategy tips: |
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| Take your time. No one is waiting on you to make a decision, so take as much time as you need. |
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| Each hand is a fresh start. Each hand you play in video poker will be due to a random number generator. Remember that past hands will have no affect on your current hand. |
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| Know how the paytable can affect your expected return. Find machines that will give you the best odds. The following table demonstrates how the paytable can alter your payout. |
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| Payout Type |
9/6 |
8/5 |
6/5 |
| Royal Flush |
250 |
250 |
250 |
| Straight Flush |
50 |
50 |
50 |
| Four Of A Kind |
25 |
25 |
25 |
| Full House |
9 |
8 |
6 |
| Flush |
6 |
5 |
5 |
| Straight |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Three Of A Kind |
3 |
3 |
3 |
| Two Pairs |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Pair - Jacks Or Better |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Long Run Pay % |
99% |
97% |
95% |
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The table below will give you the basic video poker strategy for Jacks or Better Video Poker, assuming you are playing maximum coins. The optimal strategy will vary depending on the rules of the game and possibly the pay table. Make sure you check the conditions under which you are playing and adjust your video poker strategy accordingly. |
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Jacks or Better Video Poker Stategy |
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| Initial Hand |
Cards To Hold |
Cards To Discard |
| Royal Flush |
5 |
0 |
| Straight Flush |
5 |
0 |
| 4 Of A Kind |
4 |
1 |
| 4 Card Royal Flush |
4 |
1 |
| Full House |
5 |
0 |
| Flush |
5 |
0 |
| 3 Of A Kind |
3 |
2 |
| Straight |
5 |
0 |
| 4 Card Straight Flush |
4 |
1 |
| Two Pairs |
4 |
1 |
| Straight |
5 |
0 |
| Pair - Jacks Or Higher |
2 |
3 |
| 3 Card Royal Flush |
3 |
2 |
| 4 Card Flush |
4 |
1 |
| Pair - Lower Than Jacks |
2 |
3 |
| 4 Card Straight |
4 |
1 |
| 3 Card Straight Flush |
3 |
2 |
| 2 Card Royal Flush |
2 |
3 |
| 3 High Cards |
3 |
2 |
| 2 High Cards |
2 |
3 |
| 1 High Card |
1 |
4 |
| Any Other Hand |
0 |
5 |
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