Not all add-ons ask for the same extra wager or deliver their effects at the same frequency. This archive entry revisits the idea of ranking video poker features, a more useful exercise when cost and gameplay are considered separately from the size of a possible headline win.

The wider question

A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.

From the archive

This is an original editorial reading note on the topic of a John Robison column, not a reproduction of the full article. The date above belongs to the original publication. Read the linked column for the author’s complete account and conclusions.

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Ask the Slot Expert: Ranking video poker gimmicks

John Robison · Oct 30, 2024

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