Archive for May, 2007
Video poker: what is expected value?
The term expected value, or EV for short, appears frequently in articles and game strategies. Video poker is a game of pure mathematics, making it possible to precisely determine the EV for every play. The concept of EV is cardinal to a successful strategy for any game. So just what is meant by EV?
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Is Jacks or Better the Best in Video Poker?
I am sure that most video poker players are familiar with the expressions ‘full pay,’ ’short pay’ and ‘partial pay’, but, others may ask what these mean. The explanation given below should be required reading before play on any VP machine: reading the pay schedule. The best place to start is with a basic [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What is optimum play in video poker?
Many strategists say optimum play when they really mean perfect play; that is, every play would be made for the highest possible expected value, even if the cost of a simplified play is miniscule. For all attractive video poker games, only a computer would be able to make the absolute best play in every [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Video poker’s risk of ruin formula
For games with widely ranging payoffs and probabilities, such as video poker, it has been very difficult to determine bankroll requirements. Until recently, we relied mostly on computer simulations for an approximation, but Russian mathematician Evgeny Sorokin has shown that the risk of ruin (the probability of losing one’s entire starting bankroll) can be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Video poker – Slot clubs for video poker players
We know that a video poker player generally can hold the casino edge to less than one half of one percent, and in many cases we can even turn it into a player advantage with only a modicum of effort. But can we still get the comps and cash rebates even if we are [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )VideoPoker – Having fun and winning on video poker
If you want a get rich quick scheme video poker is not your game. If you are looking for a way to overcome the house edge that is built in to nearly all casino games, again you will be disappointed. If you want to know how to find a hot machine, you will be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Is playing with an edge possible in video poker?
In this article, we look at how to pit your wits against the machine using purely brain power; once engaged, you have a 50-50 chance to overcome the house advantage.
It’s a common tip that to play a video poker game without the advantage is in the vicinity of insane. But what does that imply? [...]
A Load of Crap: Part 2
This is Part 2 of article about the load of crap (pun intended) some websites try to feed you to separate you from your money. Don’t fall for it. Be smart. Play smart. Let’s continue with more excerpts that are even more ridiculous than those in Part 1.
Excerpt: “Now for the first time, I’ll show [...]
A Load of Crap: Part 1
I got the idea for this article while writing about dice setting. (If you’ve read the free sample chapter from my eBook on my website, you’ll know what I think about dice setting.) I thought about the ridiculous things (and sometimes downright lies) people say to separate you from your money. I thought about the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Craps – Tips and Strategies: Variance
If the casino has such an advantage over the player, why on Earth does anyone play the game? My guess is that most people don’t have a clue they’re playing a losing game. Others are so arrogant they think they can outplay the casino and turn a negative expectation into a positive, even over the [...]
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