Video Poker
Video Poker combines the look of a slot machine with the rules of five-card draw poker. Because the paytables are fixed and the game uses a 52-card deck, optimal strategy can reduce the house edge significantly.
House edge
<1% on good paytables
Skill level
Medium-High
Category
Card Game
Quick facts
Payouts
Visible paytable
Decision
Which cards to hold
House edge
Possible < 1%
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Overview
Video Poker combines the look of a slot machine with the rules of five-card draw poker. Because the paytables are fixed and the game uses a 52-card deck, optimal strategy can reduce the house edge significantly.
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