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Win at Video Poker
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On average, a Royal Flush occurs about once every 40,000 hands, but there is absolutely no guarantee. You could go 100,000 hands and not hit one. Some calculations to keep in mind if you aim to succeed at video poker: If you play maximum coins at a moderate speed of 400 hands per hour, it takes 100 hours to play 40,000 hands. At five quarters, or $1.25 per hand, times 400 hands that's $500 going through the machine each hour.
At only a 2.5% long-term hold, the machine keeps an average of $12.50 per hour. Play 100 hours, (40,000 hands) and your loss will total $1,250! Even if you were lucky enough to hit a Royal Flush during that stretch, the pay-off would be 4,000 quarters or $1,000. You're still down $250, or an average of $2.50 for each hour of play
So, how can you beat video poker, or at least break even in the long-run? In online casinos the free bonuses can make the difference. Exploit those freebies to the maximum.
When playing in brick and mortar casinos where they give comps, keep a record of the estimated value of everything the casino gives you for free and include that sum in your win at video poker calculations. Keeping accurate records is part of a winning video poker strategy.
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If you received free accommodation, restaurant meals, show tickets and other gifts, add up the estimated dollar value. Chances are the amount will be about equal to what you lost on the machines. And if you are lucky and hit more than your fair share of Royals, you will even show an overall net cash profit. It’s how you win at video poker over the long term.
Online casinos don't have slot clubs, but you can easily end up on the plus side. Here the win at video poker strategy is to
exploit the sign-on or welcome bonuses offered by practically all online casinos.
Good Luck, and I wish you many Royal Flushes in your win at video poker pursuit.
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