The archive series continues its tour of additions to conventional video poker. This installment is most useful when read alongside the earlier pieces, comparing how different features change the price, pace and possible outcomes 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.

From the archive

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Ask the Slot Expert: Video poker gimmicks - Part 3

John Robison · May 22, 2024

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