Tagged: video poker

December 19, 2009

Video Poker Tips – Getting Started

Video poker is admittedly one of the most attractive features in many casinos – both online and offline. Who can easily resist all those brightly colored flashing lights and the large signs predicting a WIN? Yet for those of us who have actually given in to the video poker machine’s allure, we know that the promise of the bright lights is not all that we expected it to be. Then again, I would have to admit that the chance of winning and the actual losing is part of video poker’s image. It just seems to keep on giving you enough...

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October 5, 2009

How To Play Video Poker

Though Texas Hold ‘Em undoubtedly holds the top position when it comes to popularity these days (thanks to the World Series of Poker mainly), there is no doubt that video poker is one of the most loved versions of poker there is. When you first look at a video poker machine, you may mistake it for a slot machine – especially if you are a beginner. Unlike slots, however, video poker requires skill from a player on top of the luck factor. In order to win at video poker, you need to know certain rules as well the ranks of...

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September 24, 2009

Understanding Video Poker Machines

Gambling and card games may be one of the oldest pastimes in human history, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be touched by technology in some way. In fact, technology is changing the face of gambling and of casinos even as we speak. More and more aspects of gambling are being reimagined with various gizmos and equipment as well as with new machines that offer a fresher experience for old time gaming favorites. For example, there is a growing trend to incorporate electronic forms of casino staples like slots, blackjack and even poker. Video poker in fact made its initial...