Video Poker
Play Video Poker
Even though video poker is not as old as many other casino
games, it has become very popular over the years. Since first being
introduced to the public in the 1970's, video poker has really come
on strong. It is the perfect game for players who are interested in
competing with a machine, but still want to put their skills to good
use. You could say that video poker is a cross between playing a
slot machine and sitting at a poker table.
For the player who likes to use their skills, it does not
get
much better than video poker. Sure, you could play table poker, but
things change considerably when you decide to do that. The main
differences between video poker and the table variety is that you
will be competing against a machine as opposed to other players.
This is the perfect choice if you simply like to be by yourself when
competing.
Of course, you should also know that video poker is one of very few
games where the house edge is minimal. In other words, if you are
looking for a game that gives you a great chance of winning, video
poker is a good place to start.
Generally speaking, the rules of video poker are quite simple. When
compared to the complexity of playing table poker, the video
variation is a piece of cake. Once again, this is another reason
that you may want to consider video poker. You never have to spend
hours on end trying to learn the rules, or time spent worrying about
screwing up.
To get started with a game of video poker you will insert anywhere
from one to five coins into the machine. The amount of coins that
you bet will be directly related to how much money you win if you
beat the machine. Once you make your bet, you will be dealt five
cards. From there, you will choose which ones are worth holding and
which ones you want to get rid of. The final step is the machine
replacing the cards you want to get rid of with new ones. If the end
result is a winning hand you will win money based on your bet as
well as the payout scale. Unlike table poker, you get paid if you
have a winning hand. There are no other players who can beat you if
they have better cards.
There are many variations of video poker, so make sure you are
careful when choosing a machine. Some games offer bonuses, feature
multiple decks, and use wild cards. These are all details to
consider before choosing a video poker machine.
Video poker has not been around for hundreds of years, but it is
quite popular nonetheless.