The Value Of Learning How To Play Video Poker

 


When you go to a casino, you want to have fun and maybe win some money. These days, there are a lot of games to choose from, and many of them have great graphics and sound effects. These games may be fun to play, but they probably don't give you the best chances to win.

Since money is getting a little tight, a lot of people are looking for ways to get more out of their casino dollars. In other words, they want to play the

games that give them the most for their money. And a casino has some good games. You only need to know where to look.

You may have noticed that the casino floor has more slot machines than anything else. You may have heard people call them "one-arm bandits." Their reputation is well-earned. Slot machines bring in the most money for the casino. That may be why smarter players today are giving them up and learning how to play video poker.

Even though luck is still a part of playing video poker, there is also skill involved. Like people who play blackjack, people who play video poker can learn a strategy that will give them a much better return than a slot machine. And that means they can play longer for less money and have more chances to win a big jackpot. That's value.

What do we mean when we say "value"?

Think about how most slot machines give back about 85% of what you put in them. That means it costs you about 15% of your money to play. You might win the jackpot, but if you keep playing like that, you'll lose in the long run. Think of it as the price you pay to have fun. But if you play video poker with a plan, you can get up to 99% of your money back. So, people who play video poker may have less than a 1% 'price of admission', while people who play slots may have to pay more than 15%.

So, if you play slots and want to play longer and have more chances to win, you might want to think about switching to video poker. You won't believe how well that choice will work out for you. You'll experience more free play, free food, gifts, player points and many other benefits.

As I said above, there is some skill involved in playing video poker. This skill—being able to play using the strategy—is what will give you an edge. It will take some time a practice to learn, but the payoff is well worth it. An easy way to learn how to play is to use video poker training software.

The Gold Training Program from the VideoPoker site is a good one. And right now they're running a special, free trial offer. Check it out.

"May the good news be yours" means "good luck"


The Mystic Gambler

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