Video poker variations often start with a familiar base game and add a second layer of rules. This opening installment provides an archive entry point into that subject, where the visible bonus is only one part of the full price of a hand.
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.
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Ask the Slot Expert: Video poker gimmicks - Part 1
John Robison · May 08, 2024
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