How long a bankroll lasts depends on more than denomination. This archive topic invites readers to consider the number of hands, the total stake on each one and the distribution of payouts, all of which influence the pace of a session.

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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Lasting at Video Poker

Jerry Stickman · Jan 06, 2024

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